Bite Sized Cyber Crime

USB Drive Drops Infostealer Malware on Military Devices

You're always told to never plug in a random flash drive because it may have malware on it, but is that really a thing? The answer is yes, and it can potentially compromise a military mission.
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Tax Season and Scams

Tax season is a stressful time for many in the US, and this creates the perfect opportunity for a number of scams against virtually anyone living in the US. Be aware of fake documents, fake filing services, and unusual emails.
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Oracle Denies Data Breach, Evidence Suggests Otherwise

A hacker claimed to have stolen 6 million lines of data from Oracle, which Oracle swiftly denied. However when security firms received data samples and showed them to customers, the data was confirmed to be real.
Sources: https://pastebin.com/6WnaeYZs

Google Aquires Wiz for $32 Billion

Google, though a tech giant, has lagged behind Amazon and Microsoft when it comes to cloud computing, but this bold new acquisition could bridge that gap... or introduce legal troubles.
 
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X DDoSed Multiple Times

Elon Musk has become a controversial political figure, leaving little surprise that one of his projects, the X platform, became a target for a hacktivist group, leaving the major social media platform down from a DDoS attack.
Sources: https://pastebin.com/Pa6b0nrm

Ransomware Group Bypasses EDR using Webcam

Ransomware groups sometimes run into issues, like being blocked by security tools, and often have to pivot. Some techniques are less conventional than others, but are just as destructive. Here's how a webcam led to ransomware being deployed org wide.
Sources: https://pastebin.com/FHxVYgBg

Access Management Systems Exposed on Internet

Building access management is an important part of physical security that has only become more intelligent. However, with all the data on these systems that exist on employees it is important that they are properly secured. Recently, 49,000 systems were found unsecured on the open internet with data viewable, and sometimes modifiable.
Sources: https://pastebin.com/8feGBvEu

HNFS Pays $11 Million Settlement for False Security Certifications

Government contractors are expected to follow certain compliance policies, so what happens when a company lies about compliance? Hefty fines tend to follow.
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