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30 March 2022  — 2 min read
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30 March 2022  — 2 min read
Urgent update issued for Google Chrome
Google has issued an update for its Chrome browser that patches the second "high severity" zero-day vulnerability this year. All 3.2 billion Chrome users are urged to update to Chrome 99.0.4844.84 for Windows, Mac, or Linux immediately.
30 March 2022  — 2 min read
TRU Security
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30 March 2022  — 2 min read
Victims report cybercrime losses of $6.9 billion in 2021
The FBI's Internet Crime Report for 2021 contains statistics from 847,376 complaints, corresponding to more than $6.9 billion in losses. That represents a 7% increase from 2020.
25 March 2022  — 2 min read
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25 March 2022  — 2 min read
Ransomware derails Italian train operations
The latest in a string of ransomware attacks has hit the computer systems of Italian railway operator Trenitalia, causing disruptions to ticket purchasing as well as the tablets and applications used by onboard staff members.
25 March 2022  — 2 min read
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25 March 2022  — 2 min read
Lapsus$ extortion gang takes on Microsoft, Okta
Tech giant Microsoft and secure identity platform Okta have both joined the ranks of high-profile organizations that have recently fallen victim to the Lapsus$ extortion gang.
24 March 2022  — 2 min read
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24 March 2022  — 2 min read
New version of Gimmick malware targets macOS
Researchers have discovered a previously unknown variant of the Gimmick malware targeting Mac systems. Gimmick is believed to be a form of spyware from a Chinese threat actor called Storm Cloud. This ongoing campaign takes aim at both macOS and Windows, and aims to be stealthy and hard to spot.
19 March 2022  — 2 min read
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19 March 2022  — 2 min read
Faulty update causes Microsoft Defender to flag Office as ransomware
After a recent Microsoft Defender for Endpoint update, administrators started to receive multiple ransomware alerts on clean system files in relation to Office updates.
16 March 2022  — 5 min read
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16 March 2022  — 5 min read
Secure clients and yourself with Acronis SP Protection
Businesses rely on data and IT more than ever before. This reliance on data has dramatically increased the need for effective and comprehensive cyber protection — and nowhere is this threat more strongly felt than among service providers (SPs). That’s why we introduced Acronis SP Protection, our newest service designed to help SPs meet and exceed the challenges of the modern digital landscape.
15 March 2022  — 2 min read
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15 March 2022  — 2 min read
Auto giant DENSO hit by Pandora ransomware
Pandora ransomware has hit the Japan-based DENSO Corporation, one of the largest automotive parts manufacturers in the world. DENSO — which has more than 200 subsidiaries, almost 170,000 employees, and an annual revenue of over $44 billion — provides parts to Toyota, who just dealt with their own cyberattack, as well as Mercedes-Benz, Fiat, and others.
15 March 2022  — 2 min read
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15 March 2022  — 2 min read
Ubisoft hit by Lapsus$ ransomware
Video game developer Ubisoft, known for games like the Assassins Creed, Far Cry, Just Dance, and Prince of Persia series, has suffered a ransomware attack at the hands of the very active Lapsus$ ransomware gang — who also recently claimed victims like Samsung and Nvidia.
12 March 2022  — 2 min read
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12 March 2022  — 2 min read
Emotet botnet shows powerful resurgence
The infamous Emotet botnet was crippled by a joint task force in early 2021, but it was only a matter of months before an improved version began spreading in November. Emotet now has more than 130,000 unique bots in 179 countries around the world.
12 March 2022  — 1 min read
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12 March 2022  — 1 min read
Operator of Romania's largest oil refinery hit by ransomware
Rompetrol, the operator of Romania's largest oil refinery — which produces more than 5 million tons of oil per year — has become a victim of Hive ransomware.
10 March 2022  — 2 min read
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10 March 2022  — 2 min read
Samsung compromised by Lapsus$ ransomware
The Lapsus$ ransomware group has attacked Samsung Electronics, and leaked 190 GB of data — including the source code of bootloaders, activation servers, and trusted applets.