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Affected customers contacted
Cyber criminals have gained access to Adidas customer data via an external customer service provider.
64 GB of data
The world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, has become the target of a hacker attack, according to darknet actors. The company’s Salesforce infrastructure is apparently affected.
Two-factor protection bypassed
The notorious Russian hacker group Fancy Bear has targeted defense companies that supply weapons to Ukraine. This is the result of a recent study by the German security company Eset from Jena.
Notorious ransomware gang
The ransomware group LockBit, known for numerous extortion attacks, has itself become the victim of a hack. Unknown attackers have overwritten the affiliate platforms in the dark web with a clear message: “Don’t do crime. CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague.”
Blackout: Madrid subway evacuated
Spain and Portugal experienced a widespread power outage that affected large parts of both countries. The Spanish grid operator Red Eléctrica reported the disruption and announced that “all resources have been deployed to resolve” the problem.
New social engineering weapon in cyber warfare
What began as a ploy by commercial cybercriminals is now becoming a method used by state-supported hacker groups: The ClickFix technique. Originally used by financially motivated attackers to circumvent security mechanisms, it is now being used specifically by actors from North Korea, Iran and Russia for espionage purposes.
Old gaps, new access
Despite security updates being installed, cyber criminals have managed to gain permanent access to FortiGate devices. The attackers exploit known vulnerabilities that have long since been closed – but they go one better: they leave behind a so-called backdoor through which they retain access even after the patch.
Data leak with far-reaching consequences
A massive hacker attack has exposed the data of over 118,000 patients in the USA. The company affected is New York-based Endue Software, which provides digital infrastructure for infusion centers.
International cooperation
The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the British National Cyber Security Center warn of the danger posed by the malware programs “Moonshine” and “BadBazaar”.
An old trick with a new twist
Despite its age, the ClickFix method remains a popular tool in the arsenal of cybercriminals. Security researchers from Sophos X-Ops came across the sophisticated attack tactic again in their latest analysis.