Chinese Nation-State Hackers APT41 Attack Gambling Sector for Financial Gain

Summary APT41, also known as Brass Typhoon, Wicked Panda, and Winnti, a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, has been linked to a sophisticated cyber campaign targeting the gambling and gaming industry, according to a new report from security company Security Joes. Over at least six months, APT41 shifted from traditional espionage to financially motivated attacks, using techniques like…

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RH-ISAC Launches New Program Aimed at Securing Supply Chains

VIENNA, VA (October 22, 2024) – The Retail and Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center (RH-ISAC) announced the launch of LinkSECURE, a new program to help mature the cybersecurity capabilities of vendors and address the growing concern of supply chain cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The program aims to reduce third-party risk for RH-ISAC member companies by strengthening…

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Intel Broker Claims Cisco Breach, Selling Stolen Data from Major Firms

Summary The threat actor known as Intel Broker has allegedly claimed responsibility for a major data breach at technology firm Cisco, stealing sensitive information, including source codes, credentials, and confidential documents. The breach allegedly occurred on October 6 or June 10, 2024, depending on date format, with Intel Broker announcing the theft on Breach Forums on October…

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4,000+ Adobe Commerce, Magento Shops Compromised in CosmicSting Attacks

Summary Adobe Commerce and Magento online stores are being targeted in CosmicSting attacks at an increasingly scaling rate, with threat actors hacking approximately 5% of all Adobe Commerce and Magento stores. The CosmicSting vulnerability, designated CVE-2024-34102, is a critical severity information disclosure flaw; when chained with CVE-2024-2961, a security issue in glibc’s iconv function, an attacker can achieve…

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Retail & Hospitality ISAC Announces Pam Lindemoen as New CSO and VP

Vienna, VA (October 1, 2024) – The Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center today announced that Pam Lindemoen will join the organization as Chief Security Officer & VP of Strategy. In this role, she will oversee the organization’s security operations, including cybersecurity and information security, while also leading strategic planning and partner engagement….

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