As more people enter the web3 ecosystem, there are increasing opportunities for hackers to attack. And during the second quarter, there was a significant rise in crypto-focused phishing attacks across social media sites, according to a new report.
There were 290 recorded attacks during the second quarter, up 170% from 106 in the first quarter, according to a Web3 Security Q2 2022 report by CertiK, a blockchain and DeFi security-focused platform backed by Goldman Sachs and others.
Hackers target national portal of India via ... phishing technique - INDIA ...
Bengaluru– Cyber-security researchers on Thursday said they have discovered an “unprecedented, sophisticated” phishing technique that has been targeting government websites across the world, including Indian government’s portal https://india.gov.in, extorting the ...
The threat actors have been targeting the Indian government’s portal by utilising a bogus URL to trick users into submitting sensitive information such as credit card numbers, expiration months and CVV codes, according to AI-driven cyber-security firm CloudSEK.
Hackers offer data on 1 billion Chinese after alleged leak | Business and Economy News | Al Jazeera
Hackers claim to have obtained a trove of data on 1 billion Chinese from a Shanghai police database in a leak that, if confirmed, could be one of the largest data breaches in history.
In a post on the online hacking forum Breach Forums last week, someone using the handle "ChinaDan" offered to sell nearly 24 terabytes (24 TB) of data, including what they claimed was information on 1 billion people and "several billion case records" for 10 Bitcoins, worth about $200,000.
LinkedIn May Reveal Crucial Details To Hackers
"While content is generally restricted to professional writing, job posting, and industry talk, there are still threats in using the platform. Malicious actors create false profiles and seek to collect a network of 'connections' from whom to collect intel," warned Marsden.
"Recent FBI warnings of incidents of thieves befriending people on the app and then baiting or even goading these unsuspecting users into crypto currency scams and other types of scams provide horrific examples of what can happen if one isn't careful," explained Garrubba.
Apple Offers $2M To Hackers Who Can Break Its New Lockdown Mode
Apple announced a new Lockdown Mode today which will be available in iOS 16, scheduled to launch later this year. Lockdown mode is intended for those who are high-value targets for hacking, and makes iPhone one of the most secure phones available.
To ensure it stays that way, Apple is offering up to $2,000,000 prizes for hackers who can find Lockdown Mode bypasses and break in.
Hackers pulled off a $620 million crypto heist by tricking an engineer into applying for a fake ...
They then sent the engineer a fabricated offer letter with "an extremely generous compensation package" that was laced with spyware, The Block reported.
The security breach, which the company first disclosed back in March, is believed to be one of the largest crypto heists in the world.
U.S., British officials issue warning about Chinese hackers
( NewsNation ) — Intelligence officials from both the United States and Britain are once again warning U.S. businesses of the great lengths they say the Chinese government is willing to go to steal their property in order to gain a competitive edge in global competition.
"We consistently see that it's the Chinese government that poses the biggest long-term threat to our economic and national security, and by 'our,' I mean both of our nations, along with our allies in Europe and elsewhere," Wray said.
Experts say hackers target government entities, while CRCSD instructed to not comment on "cyber ...
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - The Cedar Rapids School Board President told TV9 district lawyers are instructing the district to not comment on an issue it's a "cyber security incident" on Wednesday night.
The incident essentially shut down the Cedar Rapids Community School District for a week. The closure has left parents struggling for childcare and nonprofits organizing to serve meals .
Hackers linked to the Chinese government increasingly target Russia, analysis suggests - CyberScoop
Tom Hegel, a senior threat researcher at cybersecurity firm SentinelOne, told CyberScoop that Chinese cyber espionage that had typically targeted a wide range of governments and other entities has seemingly pivoted to “a lot more Russian based activity.”
The increase “really highlights the importance of them needing intelligence collection out of Russia right now to figure out what’s going on inside the government,” Hegel said.
How to protect your smartphone from hackers | PCWorld
It’s always better to be proactive instead of reactive. Don’t wait until you get hacked to care about your privacy and security. Take steps to protect yourself now.
When people think of getting hacked, the first thing that comes to mind is someone in a remote location executing a bunch of code to gain access to your device. This may sometimes be true, but the reality can sometimes be much more boring than that.
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