Tag: Hacker

CybersecurityGovernmentPrivacy

Hackers Amass Personal Data on 22,000 US Officials via Breached Salesforce Platform

A cybercriminal collective has assembled a database containing personal information for over 22,000 US government officials, according to cybersecurity reports. The group reportedly obtained the data through compromised Salesforce customer records and other leaks. Multiple federal agencies have acknowledged awareness of the security breach.

Massive Government Data Compilation Exposed

A hacking collective known as Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters has compiled personal data on more than 22,000 U.S. government officials, according to reports from cybersecurity journalists. The group claims to have built this extensive database by sifting through stolen Salesforce customer information obtained during a series of breaches earlier this year that targeted the platform’s corporate users.

by Marcus Linfield
CybersecurityMalware

Xubuntu Official Website Breach Distributes Cryptocurrency Malware Targeting Windows Migrants

The Xubuntu Linux distribution’s website was reportedly compromised over the weekend, serving Windows malware to users attempting to download the operating system. Security analysts suggest attackers exploited the timing of Windows 10’s recent end-of-life status to target migrating users with cryptocurrency-focused malware.

Linux Distribution Portal Compromised

The official website for Xubuntu, a popular lightweight Linux distribution, was reportedly compromised over the weekend to distribute Windows malware targeting users migrating from unsupported operating systems. According to reports, the breach occurred as many users seek alternatives following Windows 10‘s recent end-of-life status, creating what security analysts describe as a prime targeting opportunity for malicious actors.

by Marcus Linfield