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Takeover
Managed security services provider LevelBlue is taking over XDR specialist Cybereason. The acquisition is part of a buying spree – it’s already the third purchase this year.
New malware discovered
A new threat has emerged on the cybercrime scene that is specifically targeting ATMs in Europe and could therefore endanger the entire banking industry. The malware, known as “EU ATM Malware”, was recently offered for sale on a hacker forum.
Data records sold for 500,000 US dollars
Data from over half a billion users of the ticket provider Ticketmaster has allegedly been up for sale since Tuesday evening. Ticketmaster also sells tickets for concerts in Germany, which is why German users would probably also be affected.
10 international arrest warrants, 4 arrests
Investigators are talking about the biggest strike against cyber criminals: more than 100 servers have been confiscated and 1300 domains put out of operation in an operation in several countries worldwide.
Guy's, St. Thomas' and King's College Hospital affected
A ransomware attack has hit prominent hospitals in the British capital, according to a report. The consequences are not yet foreseeable.
Competition for 1Password and LastPass
For a long time, third-party providers such as 1Password and LastPass dominated the password manager market. Now Apple wants to enter the market with its own in-house solution.
Potential security incident
Harvard University is investigating a possible data theft incident. According to the institution, a critical vulnerability in Oracle software that affects numerous customers may have been exploited.
Suspected widespread email campaign
Google has issued a warning about an ongoing wave of extortion emails being sent to executives at numerous companies. The messages claim that the senders have stolen sensitive data from Oracle business applications. According to Google, the group is posing as members of the well-known Cl0p ransomware gang.
Increase of around $200 billion
ChatGPT provider OpenAI is now worth half a trillion US dollars. This valuation can be derived from the current sale of employee shares to investors, as reported by Bloomberg news agency, citing sources familiar with the matter.
xAI
Tech billionaire Elon Musk intends to create a competitor to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. An alternative called Grokipedia is being developed at his AI company xAI, Musk wrote on the platform X, which he also owns.
Japan operations affected
Asahi Group Holdings is grappling with a severe IT security incident that has brought large portions of its Japan operations to a standstill. Orders and deliveries are completely suspended.
Luxury goods group Kering
Cyber criminals have stolen personal information from customers of luxury brands Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen. The parent company Kering confirms the incident and speaks of “limited” customer data.
Everest ransomware group
According to the Everest ransomware group, the BMW Group has been successfully attacked. The cyber criminals claim to have captured sensitive company data.
Competition for Google - and perhaps Apple?
The Facebook parent company Meta is launching glasses that can display information to users in one of the lenses.
Internet veteran
According to The Wall Street Journal, the investment company Apollo Global Management is examining the sale of AOL. This is due to unsolicited purchase inquiries received by the financial investor.
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