Cyber Stories Newsletter: Stay Informed on the Latest Cybersecurity News - Week of December 1st 2023
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Thanksgiving Cyber Breach: Hendersonville's Vigilant Response
In Hendersonville, North Carolina, a significant cyberattack targeted employee data management software just before Thanksgiving. The suspected threat actors potentially exposed data of employees hired before January 1, 2021. City Manager John Connet confirmed that the breach was contained, affecting no other systems or customer data. Hendersonville's proactive measures included collaborations with the North Carolina Joint Cybersecurity Task Force and third-party cybersecurity specialists. This incident, occurring amidst North Carolina's firm stance against ransomware, underscores the ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by state and local governments. Hendersonville's commitment to assessing the impact and ensuring employee safety reflects a vigilant and responsible approach to cybersecurity threats in the region.
Municipal Water Facilities Face Cybersecurity Breaches: Implications for Millions of Residents
This article highlights two recent incidents of cybersecurity breaches in municipal water facilities, affecting more than 2million residents in Pennsylvania and Texas. The first breach targeted a water facility in Pennsylvania, temporarily disrupting drinking water supply due to a hacked programmable logic controller (PLC). The second breach occurred in the North Texas Municipal Water District, with a ransomware group stealing sensitive data. While essential services were not impacted, the district's phone systems remained offline. The incidents raise concerns about the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
North Korea's Lazarus Group Generates $3 Billion from Cryptocurrency Hacks
The Lazarus Group, a North Korean threat actor, has been targeting the cryptocurrency sector to bypass economic sanctions since 2017.With privileged access to technology and information, the group's skilled computer science professionals execute cyber attacks against the industry. Recent reports estimate that the group has stolen $3 billion worth of cryptocurrencies, with a significant portion used to fund North Korea's weapons programs. The group predominantly targets decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and utilizes social engineering, phishing, and mixing services to carry out their attacks.
https://thehackernews.com/2023/11/north-koreas-lazarus-group-rakes-in-3.html
Booking.com Hackers Increasing Attacks on Customers, Exploiting Hotel Portals
Hackers are intensifying their efforts to target Booking.com customers by leveraging dark web forums to solicit assistance in locating victims. These cyber-criminals are offering substantial sums, up to $2,000, for hotel login details, enabling them to exploit unsuspecting guests. WhileBooking.com itself remains uncompromised, hackers have found ways to infiltrate the administration portals of individual hotels utilizing the platform. By tricking hotel staff into downloading malware and gaining access to Booking.com accounts, the attackers can contact customers directly and deceive them into making payments to the hackers instead of the hotel. The scam has yielded significant profits, prompting hackers to offer financial incentives to fellow criminals who share access to hotel portals. Booking.com has acknowledged the targeting of its accommodation partners and is actively assisting in securing their systems and aiding affected customers in recovering lost funds. Cybersecurity experts recommend the implementation of multi-factor authentication to enhance security and prevent unauthorized access to hotel accounts.
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