The campaign uses macro-laden documents that have varying filenames, containing the term ‘compliance’. At least nine such documents have been identified.
Microsoft explains in a blogpost that WAP fraud malware on Android is capable of targeting users of specific network operators and uses dynamic code loading — a method for hiding malicious behavior.
The Series A funding round, which brings total capital raised to more than $16 million, was led by StepStone Group with participation from Fika Ventures, Freestyle and Mucker Capital.
The security issue, which has been rated as critical, has been discovered in all versions of GitLab, starting from 14.0 prior to 14.10.5, 15.0 prior to 15.0.4, and 15.1 prior to 15.1.1.
According to Ukraine’s State Service of Special Communications and Information Protection (SSSCIP), the country’s networks have been under a constant barrage of hacking attempts since the war started.
The man is said to have made tens of millions of dollars as a result of his cybercriminal activities. As part of his plea deal, he has agreed to forfeit more than $20 million and pay restitution to victims.
Besides, data was exposed on several other online dashboards provided by the state, including: Assault Weapon Registry, Handguns Certified for Sale, Dealer Record of Sale, Firearm Safety Certificate, and Gun Violence Restraining Order dashboards.
In a manner analogous to the surveillanceware ecosystem, hack-for-hire firms equip their clients with capabilities to enable targeted attacks aimed at corporates as well as activists, journalists, politicians, and other high-risk users.
Ukrainian “cyber-police” have arrested nine alleged members of a prolific phishing gang that made 100 million hryvnias ($3.4m) by luring locals with the promise of financial support from the EU.
Wednesday’s cyberattack on Norway came two days after a similar attack temporarily knocked out public and private websites in Lithuania with a pro-Moscow hacker group reportedly claiming responsibility.