VRTNWS – Extern mailverkeer van Defensie lag 4 weken plat na cyberaanval
“Bijna een maand is het intussen geleden dat Defensie een cyberaanval te verwerken kreeg. Maar dus pas sinds gisteren kunnen de militaire diensten opnieuw extern mailen.”
BleepingComputer – RedLine malware shows why passwords shouldn’t be saved in browsers
“While browser password stores are encrypted, such as those used by Chromium-based browsers, information-stealing malware can programatically decrypt the store as long as they are logged in as the same user. “
Kraken – Your Fingerprint Can Be Hacked For $5. Here’s How.
“To compromise your device or account, we don’t even need direct access to your fingerprint. A photo of a surface you’ve touched (from a table at the local library to the equipment at your nearest gym) will do.” … “It should be clear by now that, while your fingerprint is unique to you, it can […]
ZDNET – Cyberattack on UK university knocks out online learning, Teams and Zoom
“In recent incidents affecting the education sector, ransomware has led to the loss of student coursework, school financial records, as well as data relating to COVID-19 testing,” the agency said.
De Tijd: Wees extra voorzichtig met vreemde telefoontjes en berichten
In de nasleep van het huidige veiligheidslek ontwikkelde De Ceukelaire de website benikerbij.be, waar elke Belg kan controleren of zijn of haar telefoonnummer gelekt is, door het eenvoudigweg in te geven op de website. ‘
CBS – Stanford, University Of California Targeted In Widespread Ransomware Cyber Attack
“The cybersecurity attack targeted a vulnerability in Accellion, a third-party vendor that is used to securely transfer files.”
BleepingComputer – Computer giant Acer hit by $50 million ransomware attack
“In conversations between the victim and REvil, which started on March 14th, the Acer representative showed shock at the massive $50 million demand.”
Darkreading – Universities Face Double Threat of Ransomware, Data Breaches
“Institutions of higher education continue to have problematic password policies, lack multifactor authentication (MFA), and have a plethora of open ports — despite suffering dozens of ransomware attacks and targeting by attackers focused on stealing student information and university research, according to a new study published Tuesday.”
Computable – Overlast door hack bij UvA en HvA lijkt beperkt
“Universiteit van Amsterdam en de Hogeschool van Amsterdam waren eerder deze week het doelwit van professionele hackers. Doordat de aanval snel werd opgemerkt, is de hinder ‘slechts zeer beperkt’, aldus de instellingen.”
BBCNews – Hacker tries to poison water supply of Florida city
“A computer hacker gained access to the water system of a city in Florida and tried to pump in a “dangerous” amount of a chemical, officials say.”