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Kamala Harris also affected
Weeks ago, an attack by suspected Chinese hackers on American telecommunications providers became known. Now it appears that prominent targets could be affected.
Ransomware attack
Once again, a company has fallen victim to a hacker attack after unknowingly hiring a North Korean cybercriminal as a remote IT employee.
Connection to previous attacks?
Cisco has confirmed that it is currently investigating after threat actors claimed to have stolen a large amount of confidential data in a cyberattack on October 6, 2024. The attackers offered the allegedly stolen data for sale on a hacker forum.
Total system failure at Schumag AG
Schumag AG, a renowned precision engineering company, has filed for self-administered restructuring at the Aachen District Court. This decision was made against the backdrop of ongoing financial challenges, which were further exacerbated by a recent cyber attack.
"Digital library of Alexandria"
The Internet Archive, often hailed as the “Digital Library of Alexandria,” has fallen victim to a massive cyberattack. This beloved online repository, known for its iconic Wayback Machine, now faces a crisis as hackers have stolen data from a staggering 31 million users.
Demand for more powers
Several hundred thousand users worldwide, millions of images on one computer alone: investigators have shut down a huge abuse platform with images and videos on the Darknet and taken six suspects from Germany into custody.
Cyberattacks against Schwarz Group
The Schwarz Group, parent company of well-known retail chains Lidl and Kaufland, reports facing a flood of up to 350,000 cyberattacks according to their own statements.
"Star Blizzard"
Microsoft and the US judiciary have succeeded in striking a blow against a Russian hacker group targeting journalists and non-governmental organizations.
Global Mobile Threat Report 2024
Zimperium has published the “Global Mobile Threat Report 2024”.
The security report identifies a significant increase in “mishing” threats (mobile targeted phishing), which use various tactics to exploit user errors and vulnerabilities in mobile devices.
Industrial companies remain a popular target
Industrial companies worldwide continue to be a popular target for cyber criminals, as the latest analysis by Kaspersky ICS CERT for the second quarter of this year shows.