The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has gained control of LockBit’s site and has exposed the identities of the affiliates, disrupted the affiliate infrastructure, and destroyed the servers used for data exfiltration.
1Password, a password management software developer, has acquired Kolide, an endpoint security platform, for an undisclosed amount. Kolide’s device security and contextual access management solution will be integrated into 1Password’s offerings.
The botnet’s campaign has evolved through three distinct phases, testing new infection routines and defense evasion techniques before potentially launching a broader attack.
FixedFloat, a non-KYC crypto exchange, was hacked for $26 million worth of Bitcoin and Ethereum due to vulnerabilities and insufficient security measures, leading to frozen transactions and missing funds.
The company confirmed that no credit/debit card numbers were compromised and assured that customer accounts are protected by multifactor authentication, ensuring security from unauthorized access.
ReversingLabs’ research revealed a broader campaign involving multiple packages and sophisticated tactics, indicating an emerging trend of DLL sideloading attacks in open-source environments.
The malware is distributed through links to bogus sites on social media and messaging platforms, and it is designed to filter out Facebook credentials while evading detection by security software.
The attack targeted the Janet Network, used by several UK universities, and was claimed by the hacktivist group Anonymous Sudan. This incident reflects a growing trend of cyberattacks against UK institutions.
The alleged source code for the third iteration of the Knight ransomware is being offered for sale to a single buyer on a hacker forum, indicating a potential shift in the group’s operations.
Security researchers have identified a rising trend of cryptocurrency counterfeiting targeting Fortune 100 companies, involving the creation of tokens impersonating major brands, government bodies, and national fiat currencies.