Second UK Lawmaker Targeted in ‘Honeytrap’ Sexting Phishing Scam
A second British lawmaker has acknowledged receiving explicit messages in what police are investigating as a malicious phishing attempt.
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Defense Officials See a ‘Surge’ in Spear Phishing Related to Coronavirus
Defense officials said they are seeing a “surge” in spear phishing related to the coronavirus pandemic, as more people telework from home.
Iran-Linked Hackers Pose as Journalists for Email Scam
Reuters on Wednesday reported on the exploits of Charming Kitten, a hacker group linked to the Iranian government that poses as journalists and attempts to trick victims into divulging passwords and other security information.
Report: North Korean Hackers Targeted U.S. Power Grid
According to a new report from security firm FireEye, “actors likely affiliated with the North Korean government” have attempted to hack American electric companies, in what appears to be “early-stage reconnaissance” for a possible future cyber attack.
World View: What You Should Do About the Huge Equifax Data Breach
Contents: The huge Equifax data breach puts makes many people vulnerable to identity theft; Steps you should consider taking to protect yourself; Equifax and the rise of Generation-X; Release of DOJ memo reveals massive criminal fraud by JP Morgan in financial crisis
World View: Deep Saudi-Lebanon Crisis Widens the Mideast’s Sectarian Fault Line
Contents: Deep Saudi-Lebanon crisis widens the Mideast’s sectarian fault line; Hackers steal thousands of employee W-2 tax documents from Seagate Inc.; Bangladesh bank says hackers stole $100M from its New York Fed account
Iran Hacks State Department Social Media Accounts
Unimpressed by their “historic” nuclear deal with the United States, and its billions of dollars in sanctions relief, Iran’s hackers have escalated their attacks on U.S. government officials over the past four months.
Officials: ‘No Indication’ China Has Stopped Hacking American Companies
China’s talk of cyber-security reform has not been followed by significant action, according to U.S. intelligence officials. “We haven’t seen any indication in the private sector that anything has changed,” said National Counterintelligence Executive William Evanina on Wednesday, as he announced a forthcoming report on economic espionage in cyberspace.
Hackers and Scammers Seek to Exploit Ashley Madison Hack
It will come as no surprise that Internet scam artists, quick to take advantage of every public concern, are looking to prey upon those who fear their husbands or wives might be listed in the database of Ashley Madison clients disclosed by hackers.
World View: Speculation Grows About China’s Purpose in Giant Government Hacking Breach
Contents: Tsipras gives bitter, defiant speech to Greece’s parliament; Speculation grows about China’s purpose in giant government hacking breach
Russian Hackers Penetrated the White House Computer System
CNN is reporting late Tuesday the stunning admission by the Obama White House that its system was penetrated by the same Russian hackers who got into the State Department. Given the strength of the White House’s security system, Hillary Clinton’s homebrew server would have been child’s play for this crew to raid.