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New malware discovered

EU ATM malware to steal money from European ATMs

29. May, 2024 - 11:38

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

Ticketmaster hack: ShinyHunters allegedly capture 560 million user data

29. May, 2024 - 16:26

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

BKA: Biggest blow to date against global cybercrime

30. May, 2024 - 09:59

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

Ransomware attack on hospitals in London

04. June, 2024 - 16:59

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

Apple launches its own password manager

10. June, 2024 - 08:43

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.

Low performance ratings

Meta wants to replace five percent of its employees

15. January, 2025 - 09:07

The Facebook group Meta wants to replace around five percent of its employees this year. The idea is that employees with low performance ratings will have to leave the company more quickly.

China is important for Tesla

China examines Tiktok sale to Musk

14. January, 2025 - 15:21

According to a media report, the Chinese government is considering selling Tiktok ‘s US business to tech billionaire Elon Musk.

Draft bill

British government wants to ban ransomware payments

14. January, 2025 - 14:34

The British government is planning far-reaching measures in the fight against ransomware attacks. A new draft law stipulates that public institutions and operators of critical infrastructure will no longer be allowed to make ransom payments to cyber criminals in future.

Fake recruiting emails

Hackers lure people with fake CrowdStrike jobs

14. January, 2025 - 09:38

CrowdStrike warns of a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting potential applicants. The attackers are disguising an XMRig cryptominer as a supposed CRM application for the application process.

AI models and chips

USA plans new export restrictions for AI tech

13. January, 2025 - 14:55

In the final days of Joe Biden’s term of office, the US government announces export restrictions for AI. However, Donald Trump would have to implement them – and could set his own priorities.

New information

Ransomware denial from Atos: Was a ransom paid after all?

10. January, 2025 - 13:43

French IT service provider Atos continues to face questions surrounding the suspected ransomware incident by the Space Bears group. While the company continues to deny any direct attack on its own systems, there are growing indications that a ransom was paid for compromised data.

Seal of trust

“U.S. Cyber Trust Mark”: USA introduces IT security label

09. January, 2025 - 10:48

The US communications authority FCC has introduced a new security certificate for networked consumer devices. The “U.S. Cyber Trust Mark” is intended to show consumers at a glance whether an IoT device meets basic security standards.

CES 2025

Project Digits: The 3000-dollar supercomputer for the home

07. January, 2025 - 09:14

Nvidia wants to bring an AI supercomputer to desktops. Company boss Jensen Huang presented the compact device called “Project Digits” at the start of the CES technology trade fair in Las Vegas.

Samsung

CES 2025: Ballie AI mini robot coming this year

07. January, 2025 - 08:55

Five years ago, Samsung caused a stir at the CES technology trade fair with a yellow robot ball. It will soon be available to buy.

According to claims by Space Bears

Atos denies ransomware attack, but…

06. January, 2025 - 10:59

French IT service provider Atos has denied claims by ransomware group Space Bears of a successful attack on company systems – but admits that Atos-related data was found on compromised third-party infrastructure.