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Payment gateway data breach

1.7 Million Affected in Major Payment Gateway Data Breach

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On September 9, 2024, Slim CD, a prominent payment gateway provider, disclosed a significant data breach impacting the credit card and personal information of nearly 1.7 million individuals. This breach has raised concerns about the security of payment processing services, highlighting vulnerabilities in digital payment systems. Slim CD is widely used by businesses to facilitate electronic and card payments through web-based terminals, mobile applications, and desktop platforms. Despite its widespread adoption, the company has fallen victim to an extensive cyberattack that went undetected for nearly a year. ... Read More
Linux version of Cicada ransomware

The Linux version of the new Cicada ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers

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A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation known as Cicada3301 has emerged, specifically targeting VMware ESXi servers. This dangerous malware, which falsely associates itself with the cryptographic puzzle group Cicada 3301, has already compromised several companies worldwide. While the original Cicada 3301 organization was a cryptographic puzzle-based group with no connections to cybercrime, the hackers behind the ransomware operation are using its name and logo to enhance their profile in the cybercrime ecosystem. ... Read More