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Google shuts down global botnet running on certified Android devices
Videostrong sold TV set-top boxes and other devices with pre-installed malware. The yearslong operation evaded Google’s security tests and established a botnet for cybercriminals. The post Google shuts down global botnet running on certified Android devices appeared first on CyberScoop .
Business groups mount fresh campaign for long-term renewal of information sharing law
Their target for extending CISA 2015 is the annual “must-pass” defense authorization bill, but a more than year-long standoff persists. The post Business groups mount fresh campaign for long-term renewal of information sharing law appeared first on CyberScoop .
Could Nick Andersen’s leadership outlast the clock on his acting role?
He has won praise for his leadership of CISA as acting director, and there’s talk of keeping him in the role beyond his current deadline. With no nominee yet in sight, he might be the White House’s best option. The post Could Nick Andersen’s leadership outlast the clock on his acting role? appeared…
Federal court tosses Trump lawsuit challenging Alaska Senate certification
The government claimed voters would be confused by two candidates with the same name. A federal judge said the executive branch has no constitutional role in the matter. The post Federal court tosses Trump lawsuit challenging Alaska Senate certification appeared first on CyberScoop .
China-backed threat group used agentic AI pentesting tool to compromise 140 sensitive targets in 11 days
Vapor Panda targeted more than 200 organizations spanning at least 14 countries, according to CrowdStrike. The ongoing campaign is remarkably successful and operating at shocking speed. The post China-backed threat group used agentic AI pentesting tool to compromise 140 sensitive targets in 11 days…
Apple notifications alert victims in 99 countries about mercenary spyware infections
The notifications come shortly before the Pall Mall Process is nearing final negotiations on guidelines for the use of commercial hacking tools. The post Apple notifications alert victims in 99 countries about mercenary spyware infections appeared first on CyberScoop .
California officials confirm grand jury subpoenas as states, civil groups brace to protect elections from federal encroachment
Los Angeles County officials told CyberScoop they received multiple grand jury subpoenas investigating alleged election fraud. States and civil groups call it a federal power play. The post California officials confirm grand jury subpoenas as states, civil groups brace to protect elections from…
Defense contractor pleads guilty to aiding North Korean remote worker scheme
The 62-year-old allowed co-conspirators to use his identity and top secret security clearance to apply for almost 100 jobs last year. The scheme’s success rate was limited. The post Defense contractor pleads guilty to aiding North Korean remote worker scheme appeared first on CyberScoop .
Syrian hacker who served Assad regime gets 42 months in US prison
Ahmad Umar Agha is best known for posting a fake Associated Press tweet claiming President Obama was injured in a White House bombing. The post Syrian hacker who served Assad regime gets 42 months in US prison appeared first on CyberScoop .
Leaked DHS employee archive, Icepick, faces challenges to stay online
A DHS contractor requested its removal, while a social media site blocked links to it. It was offline for a spell before finding a new home. The post Leaked DHS employee archive, Icepick, faces challenges to stay online appeared first on CyberScoop .
Officials seize domain of top bulletproof hosting provider Virtualine
The Russian-speaking cybercrime storefront was among the most active bulletproof hosting providers this year to date, receiving almost one-fifth of all illicit-attributed inflow tracked by researchers. The post Officials seize domain of top bulletproof hosting provider Virtualine appeared first on…
Leak site publishes data on more than 41,000 DHS employees obtained by hacktivists
The Department of Peace group shared it with Swiss hacker/journalist maia arson crimew and DDoSecrets put it online. The post Leak site publishes data on more than 41,000 DHS employees obtained by hacktivists appeared first on CyberScoop .
Lawsuit against Ex-Overstock CEO tied to 2020 election film falls apart over question of ‘actual malice’
The lawsuit, brought by a former executive at Dominion Voting Systems, concerns comments made in a 2020 film financed by Byrne titled “The Deep Rig.” The post Lawsuit against Ex-Overstock CEO tied to 2020 election film falls apart over question of ‘actual malice’ appeared first on CyberScoop .
Researchers uncover Volt Typhoon’s covert, ephemeral network
The China-linked threat group has used the “Silent Train” framework, built on a series of rapidly rotating compromised devices, to infiltrate hundreds of critical infrastructure networks. The post Researchers uncover Volt Typhoon’s covert, ephemeral network appeared first on CyberScoop .
Prosecutors charge Madagascar scammers in NFT-stealing scheme based on fake online dating profiles
The scammers affected approximately 800 victims and led to losses of more than half a million dollars, the Justice Department said. The post Prosecutors charge Madagascar scammers in NFT-stealing scheme based on fake online dating profiles appeared first on CyberScoop .
Before you file that AI bug report, OpenAI has some advice
Open-source maintainers are so overwhelmed by AI-generated security reports that some have stopped accepting them. OpenAI’s Daybreak lead says the fix is higher-quality findings and far more coordination. The post Before you file that AI bug report, OpenAI has some advice appeared first on…
All the security risks Anthropic is worried about before its IPO
Anthropic has said out-of-control AI poses a threat to the world, but perhaps unsurprisingly suggests that profit will shape those decisions, too. The post All the security risks Anthropic is worried about before its IPO appeared first on CyberScoop .
Prolific Hive and Nefilim ransomware affiliate sentenced to 70 months in prison
Artem Stryzhak participated in a series of ransomware attacks on hospitals, government entities and law firms from the middle of 2018 to late 2021. The post Prolific Hive and Nefilim ransomware affiliate sentenced to 70 months in prison appeared first on CyberScoop .
National cyber director rolls out latest pilot in South Carolina, this time for rural hospitals
Like the water sector initiative, the six-month pilot program will connect rural hospitals with industry for free services. The post National cyber director rolls out latest pilot in South Carolina, this time for rural hospitals appeared first on CyberScoop .
What happens when security tools go dark before the ransomware
A China-linked ransomware crew disabled the security tools at a critical infrastructure operator before it launched the encryptor. Most security budgets never priced that in. The post What happens when security tools go dark before the ransomware appeared first on CyberScoop .
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