Cybercrime

Threat actors leak Activision employee data on hacking forum

Data allegedly stolen from the American gaming giant Activision in December security breach were leaked on a cybercrime forum. A threat actor leaked on the Breached hacking forum the data allegedly stolen from the gaming giant Activision in December 2022. The threat actors claim to have obtained 19,444 unique records from an Activision Azure database […]

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February 27, 2023
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Dutch Police arrests 3 men involved in a massive extortion scheme. One of them is an ethical hacker

The Dutch police arrested three individuals as a result of an investigation into computer trespass, data theft, extortion, extortion, and money laundering. The Dutch police announced the arrest of three men as the result of an extensive investigation into computer trespass, data theft, extortion, extortion, and money laundering The suspects were arrested by the Amsterdam […]

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February 27, 2023
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ChromeLoader campaign uses VHD files disguised as cracked games and pirated software

Threat actors behind the ChromeLoader malware campaign are using VHD files disguised as popular games, experts warn. Researchers from Ahnlab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) recently uncovered a malware campaign distributing the ChromeLoader using VHD files. ChromeLoader is a malicious Chrome browser extension, it is classified as a pervasive browser hijacker that modifies browser settings to redirect user traffic. […]

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February 27, 2023
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Ransomware attack on food giant Dole Food Company blocked North America production

The producers of fruit and vegetables Dole Food Company disclosed a ransomware attack that impacted its operations. Dole Food Company is an Irish agricultural multinational corporation, it is one of the world’s largest producers of fruit and vegetables, operating with 38,500 full-time and seasonal employees who supply some 300 products in 75 countries. Dole reported 2021 revenues of $6.5 billion. The […]

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February 26, 2023
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