Oracle zero-day defect amplifies panic over Clop’s data theft attack spree
The notorious ransomware group exploited multiple vulnerabilities, including a zero-day, for at least eight weeks before alleged victims received extortion demands.
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Here is the email Clop attackers sent to Oracle customers
The emails, which are littered with broken English, aim to instill fear, apply pressure, threaten public exposure and seek negotiation for a ransom payment.
Andesite’s Brian Carbaugh on how lessons from the CIA can power an AI-powered SOC
Brian Carbaugh, CEO of Andesite
Oracle customers being bombarded with emails claiming widespread data theft
Researchers tell CyberScoop that notorious ransomware group Clop may be behind the email barrage.
Censys’ Silas Cutler on how adversaries chain vulns together for big attacks
Silas Cutler, principal security researcher at Census
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Teen arrested in UK was a core figure in Scattered Spider’s operations
Researchers said Thalha Jubair was a principal operator, leading or directing many attacks attributed to the hacker subset of The Com since 2022.
Las Vegas police arrest minor accused of high-profile 2023 casino attacks
Officials accused the teenage boy of working with Scattered Spider, which attacked MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment in 2023.
Researchers raise alarm over maximum-severity defect in GoAnywhere file-transfer service
The vendor didn’t provide evidence of active exploitation, yet experts said it’s only a matter of time before that changes.
Veracode’s Chris Wysopal on the security issues with AI code development
Veracode co-founder and CTO Chris Wysopal
UK arrests two teens accused of heavy involvement in yearslong Scattered Spider attack spree
One suspect faces separate charges in the United States linking him to at least 120 cyberattacks.
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