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CYBERAug 7ClickFix Attacks Deliver macOS Stealer That Can Drain Crypto WalletsClickFix-style attacks are being used to deliver a Go-based malware capable of stealing cryptocurrency assets, as well as browser-stored passwords, Apple iCloud Keychain data, and cached credentials. The macOS-focused infection chain is designed to deliver a shell script that profiles the host and then fetches a macOS malware payload that's compatible with the computer's CPU architecture. "The Hacker News
CYBERAug 7UNC6671 Vishing Attacks Target Personal Phones to Steal SaaS DataThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 7OpenAI pauses work on upcoming Astra model over cyber capabilitiesOpenAI has halted development on its upcoming Astra model due to concerns regarding its cyber capabilities. This indicates a precautionary measure taken by a leading AI firm regarding advanced model features.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBERAug 7Meta fined in child safety caseFrance 24 [en]
CYBERAug 7Meta ramps up censorship of protest, political reelsInstagram posts by political party accounts, Cockroach Janta Party representatives, and ordinary protesters have all been blocked in India; Meta is even barring content it is not legally required to removeThe Hindu
CYBERAug 7Meta says its AI model hacked another company , adding to worries about bots going roguebutlereagle.com · United States
CYBERBREAKINGAug 7New WordPress Pre-Auth XSS Could Lead to PHP Code Execution - Patch ASAPThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 7Levi Strauss discloses cyber breach via social engineering; operations unaffectedLevi Strauss disclosed a cyber breach that occurred via social engineering, though company operations were reported as unaffected. This highlights a cybersecurity incident impacting a major company.Seeking Alpha Tech
CYBERAug 7Swiss government says SharePoint - linked data breach affected hundreds of accountstechradar.com · United Kingdom
CYBERAug 7New NatJack Attacks Hijack TCP Sessions and Spoof DNS by Manipulating NAT TablesThe Hacker News
CYBERAug 7Atiku raises alarm over mysterious credit alert, suspected data breachBy Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has raised the alarm over a suspicious credit into one of his private bank accounts domiciled with one of Nigeria’s leading commercial banks, and has put security agencies on notice over the incident. Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication […] The post Atiku raises alarm over mysterious credit alert, suspected data breach appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERAug 7Cut - price smart glasses trigger privacy investigationAffordable smart glasses have sparked a privacy investigation. This development raises concerns about data collection and user privacy in emerging wearable technology.sconeadvocate.com.au · Australia
CYBERAug 7Meta ordered to pay €500 million in child safety rulingMeta has been ordered to pay €500 million in a child safety ruling. This highlights significant legal scrutiny over platform safety.breakingnews.ie · Ireland
CYBERAug 7TeamPCP Linked To Redis Attacks Dating Back To 2020 And Later Supply Chain CampaignA new analysis has uncovered that the threat actor tracked as TeamPCP has been active on the cybercrime scene as far back as 2020, indicating the group has been compromising internet-facing infrastructure for years before training their sights on the software supply chain. "The connection is supported by overlapping domains, malware deployment paths, staging techniques, backend infrastructure,The Hacker News
CYBERAug 7Hong Kong woman loses HK$69m to scammers posing as mainland Chinese officialsA Hong Kong woman has been conned out of nearly HK$69 million (US$8.8 million) in a month-long scam involving fraudsters posing as mainland Chinese officials. Police said on Friday that the 43-year-old woman received calls from people claiming to be mainland law enforcement officers, who accused her of committing a crime and demanded money to prove her innocence. The victim transferred about HK$68.9 million to designated bank accounts in multiple transactions between July 2 and August 1. She...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 7 # KeepItOn : Authorities In Zambia Must Resist Hitting The Kill Switch During Upcoming ElectionsAuthorities in Zambia are urged to avoid shutting down internet access during upcoming elections. This addresses concerns about potential government interference and its impact on democratic processes.scoop.co.nz · New Zealand
CYBERAug 7Meta ordered to pay $567 Mn to US for 'public nuisance' and 'child harm'A New Mexico judge has penalised the tech giant for creating a public nuisance and endangering children online. Meta confirmed it plans to appeal, insisting it works hard to protect young users across its platforms.EuroNews [en]
CYBERAug 7French presidential candidates targeted by Russian interference: Don't feed the trollsSeveral candidates in the 2027 election have recently been targeted by crude interference campaigns. Yet by publicly denouncing these attacks, they risk amplifying operations that, in reality, have little impact.Le Monde [en]
CYBERAug 7Social media giant Meta ordered to pay $567 million in New Mexico child safety rulingA New Mexico judge on Thursday ordered Meta to pay more than $500 million, finding the social media company created a public nuisance and harmed children. The ruling follows a March jury verdict awarding the state $375 million after finding Meta liable for exposing children to online predators and other harms.France 24 [en]
CYBERAug 7ED raids five locations in Bihar’s Muger in digital job scamDuring the search operations, various incriminating documents about immovable property, bank account details, agreements, investment details, list of investors, etc were recovered and seized, which are being scrutinised to proceed further under the provisions of PMLA, 2002.The Hindu
CYBERAug 7Meta ordered to pay New Mexico $567 million to abate 'public nuisance' and child harmNew Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez sued Meta – which makes Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp – in 2023, alleging the company failed to protect children from online dangers. During closing arguments, prosecutor Linda Singer told jurors that Meta's algorithms had directed adults toward content posted by teenage users.Le Monde [en]
CYBERAug 6CBI arrests four accused persons in tech-support fraud caseThe CBI raided 10 locations across Punjab and Delhi, including a call centre operated from the premises of the main accused in Mohali in the intervening night of August 5 and 6The Hindu
CYBERAug 6Sources & Methods -  Iran hacks the U . S .? An article raises the question of whether Iran has conducted cyber attacks against the United States. This discusses potential state-sponsored cyber activities between two nations.ualrpublicradio.org · United States
CYBERAug 6OpenAI Admits Its Own AI Agents Secretly Built a Hidden Message Board To Plan Hacksibtimes.co.uk · United Kingdom