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FBI Alerts on Chinese Security Camera Attacks: HiatusRAT Campaign Targets Western Nations
The FBI warns of an ongoing malware campaign exploiting Chinese-made security cameras and DVRs across Western countries using HiatusRAT malware. The sophisticated attacks, possibly state-sponsored, focus on gathering intelligence related to U.S. military procurement and Taiwan-based organizations.
CoinLurker: New Crypto-Stealing Malware Exploits Microsoft Edge WebView2 to Evade Detection
A sophisticated new malware called CoinLurker is targeting cryptocurrency users through deceptive update notifications, leveraging Microsoft Edge WebView2 technology to steal wallet data. The malware employs advanced evasion techniques including EtherHiding and stolen certificates while targeting multiple cryptocurrency platforms.
FBI Urges Americans to Encrypt Messages Amid Chinese Cyber Espionage Campaign
FBI issues critical warning about text message security following discovery of Chinese state-sponsored hacking operation targeting U.S. telecom companies. The agency recommends encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp after hackers accessed call data and communications.
Gaming the System: Job Task Scams Drain $220M from Americans in Massive Fraud Wave
The FTC reports a surge in sophisticated job scams using game-like tasks, costing Americans $220M in early 2024 alone. Starting with small payments before pressuring victims to invest, these scams have exploded from zero cases in 2020 to 20,000 complaints this year.
Serbian Police Accused of Using Cellebrite Tools to Deploy NoviSpy Surveillance Malware
Serbian authorities are under scrutiny for allegedly exploiting Cellebrite's digital forensics tools to secretly install NoviSpy spyware on citizens' devices during police interactions. The malware, linked to Serbia's intelligence agency, enables extensive surveillance of journalists and activists through screenshot capture, location tracking, and audio recording.
The Mask APT Group Returns: Advanced Cross-Platform Espionage Campaign Targets Latin America
A sophisticated cyber-espionage group called The Mask has resurfaced with enhanced multi-platform malware capabilities targeting organizations across Latin America. The threat actor's evolved arsenal includes new frameworks for Windows, macOS, and mobile systems, demonstrating their persistent threat in global cyber-espionage.
Inside OpenAI's December Service Outage: When Good Monitoring Goes Wrong
OpenAI's recent incident report reveals how a new telemetry service deployment led to an unexpected chain reaction that crippled critical systems. The technical post-mortem offers valuable insights into managing complex cloud infrastructure and highlights the challenges of testing at scale.
FBI Warns Congress of Chinese Plot to Discredit Taiwan Supporters Through Disinformation
The FBI has briefed U.S. lawmakers about Chinese Communist Party plans to spread fabricated stories suggesting certain Congress members support Taiwan due to bribes. These defensive briefings reveal China's sophisticated tactics to influence American politics and undermine support for Taiwan's democracy.
US Private Equity Giant Acquires Israeli Spyware Firm Paragon in $900M Deal
AE Industrial Partners has purchased Israeli intelligence firm Paragon for up to $900 million, gaining access to sophisticated messaging surveillance technology. The deal highlights growing Western investment in Israeli surveillance capabilities despite increased scrutiny of spyware companies.
