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German and South Korean Agencies Warn of Kimsuky’s Expanding Cyber Attack Tactics

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Mar 23, 2023Ravie LakshmananCyber Attack / Browser Security German and South Korean government agencies have warned about cyber attacks mounted by a threat actor tracked as Kimsuky using rogue browser extensions to steal users' Gmail inboxes. The joint advisory comes from Germany's domestic intelligence apparatus, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution … [Read more...] about German and South Korean Agencies Warn of Kimsuky’s Expanding Cyber Attack Tactics

3 New Vulnerabilities Affect OT Products from German Festo and CODESYS Companies

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Researchers have disclosed details of three new security vulnerabilities affecting operational technology (OT) products from CODESYS and Festo that could lead to source code tampering and denial-of-service (DoS). The vulnerabilities, reported by Forescout Vedere Labs, are the latest in a long list of flaws collectively tracked under the name OT:ICEFALL. "These issues exemplify … [Read more...] about 3 New Vulnerabilities Affect OT Products from German Festo and CODESYS Companies

Police Raided German Spyware Company FinFisher Offices

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German investigating authorities have raided the offices of Munich-based company FinFisher that sells the infamous commercial surveillance spyware dubbed 'FinSpy,' reportedly in suspicion of illegally exporting the software to abroad without the required authorization. Investigators from the German Customs Investigation Bureau (ZKA), ordered by the Munich Public Prosecutor's … [Read more...] about Police Raided German Spyware Company FinFisher Offices

A Patient Dies After Ransomware Attack Paralyzes German Hospital Systems

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German authorities last week disclosed that a ransomware attack on the University Hospital of Düsseldorf (UKD) caused a failure of IT systems, resulting in the death of a woman who had to be sent to another hospital that was 20 miles away. The incident marks the first recorded casualty as a consequence of cyberattacks on critical healthcare facilities, which has ramped up in … [Read more...] about A Patient Dies After Ransomware Attack Paralyzes German Hospital Systems

German Police Raid OmniRAT Developer and Seize Digital Assets

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The German police yesterday raided the house of the developer of OmniRAT and seized his laptop, computer and mobile phones probably as part of an investigation into a recent cyber attack, a source told The Hacker News.OmniRAT made headlines in November 2015 when its developer launched it as a legitimate remote administration tool for IT experts and companies to manage their … [Read more...] about German Police Raid OmniRAT Developer and Seize Digital Assets

Learn Swedish with Duolingo and Share Progress With Others

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Duolingo, an iOS app that lets you learn other languages for free, has been updated to let you share your progress with teachers, friends, and family, as well as the ability to learn Swedish. Duolingo is changing the way people learn languages. With Duolingo, you learn a language completely free, without ads or hidden charges. You have fun while you learn, leveling up and … [Read more...] about Learn Swedish with Duolingo and Share Progress With Others

German iCloud Users Get Push Email Back

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Apple has finally been able to make push email available again to German iCloud users, reports Foss Patents. After more than 19 months of legal battles with Google's Motorola Mobility over a patent that 'should never have been granted in the first place'. The main claim of the patent was found invalid for four independent reasons by a U.K. court last December. However, Google … [Read more...] about German iCloud Users Get Push Email Back