Flock Safety cameras used to monitor protesters, rights group finds

This article reveals how police departments have extensively used automated license plate readers to monitor protest activities across the U.S., with over 50 agencies conducting protest-related searches. The research highlights concerns over surveillance practices and the potential misuse of data for tracking activists and opponents of the government. #FlockSafety #ElectronicFrontierFoundation…

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Over 370 Organizations Take Part in GridEx VIII Grid Security Exercise

Over 370 organizations participated in GridEx VIII, the largest cybersecurity and physical security drill for North America’s power grid. The exercise aimed to improve emergency preparedness against real-world cyber and physical threats, with increased participation from utilities and cross-industry sectors. #GridEx #NERC #PowerGridCybersecurity…

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UNC2891 Money Mule Network Reveals Full Scope of ATM Fraud Operation

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a multi-year ATM fraud campaign by the UNC2891 threat group targeting Indonesian banks, utilizing advanced malware and social engineering tactics. The campaign involved cloned cards, money mule networks, and persistent system infiltration, highlighting the evolving nature of ATM-based cyber threats. #UNC2891 #STEELCORGI #CAKETAP #ATMrotection #BankA #BankB…

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APT24 Deploys BADAUDIO in Years-Long Espionage Hitting Taiwan and 1,000+ Domains

A China-linked threat actor known as APT24 has been using sophisticated malware called BADAUDIO to maintain persistent access to compromised networks through a campaign spanning nearly three years. The campaign includes supply chain attacks, web compromises, and spear-phishing, primarily targeting organizations in Taiwan and Southeast Asia. #APT24 #BADAUDIO…

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Two suspected Scattered Spider hackers plead not guilty over Transport for London cyberattack

Two British teenagers face serious cybercrime charges related to a major attack on Transport for London and other U.S. healthcare networks. The case highlights the increasing threat of organized cybercriminal groups targeting critical infrastructure and healthcare sectors in both the UK and the US. #TransportforLondon #ScatteredSpider…

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SquareX and Perplexity Quarrel Over Alleged Comet Browser Vulnerability

SquareX has identified a critical vulnerability in Perplexity’s Comet AI browser related to its Model Context Protocol (MCP) API and hidden extensions. The company warns that if exploited, cyber attackers could gain control of devices and execute malicious actions like ransomware and data exfiltration, although Perplexity disputes these claims. #Perplexity #CometBrowser…

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Chinese Cyberspies Deploy ‘BadAudio’ Malware via Supply Chain Attacks

APT24, a Chinese threat actor, has been conducting a sophisticated three-year cyberespionage campaign using various techniques like supply chain attacks, social engineering, and web compromises. The campaign showcases their use of custom malware such as BadAudio and their ability to adapt tactics over time. #APT24 #BadAudio #CobaltStrike #SupplyChainAttack…

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SonicWall Patches High-Severity Flaws in Firewalls, Email Security Appliance

SonicWall has released updates to fix critical vulnerabilities affecting their firewalls and Email Security appliances, addressing issues that could lead to device crashes and unauthorized system access. These flaws include buffer overflow bugs in the SonicOS SSL VPN service and high-severity system file modification vulnerabilities in Email Security. #SonicOS #BufferOverflow #EmailSecurityVulnerabilities…

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U.S. Sentences Samourai Wallet Founders for 7M Crypto Money Laundering Scheme

The U.S. Justice Department has sentenced the co-founders of Samourai Wallet for laundering over $237 million using the platform’s cryptocurrency-mixing features. The case highlights how criminal actors exploited the platform to mask funds involved in drug trafficking, darknet operations, and various illegal activities. #SamouraiWallet #CryptocurrencyMixing…

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