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Casio, the renowned Japanese tech company, has confirmed that a ransomware attack earlier this month compromised personal and confidential data of employees, job candidates, business partners, and some customers. The Underground ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack, leaking sensitive documents. Casio is urging affected individuals to remain cautious as they continue to investigate the breach.

A critical security vulnerability in Firefox and Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR) is actively being exploited in the wild. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-9680, has a high severity rating (CVSS 9.8) and allows attackers to execute remote code. Mozilla has issued an urgent advisory urging users to update their browsers immediately to safeguard against potential attacks.

Fidelity Investments has disclosed a data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 77,000 customers. The breach, which occurred in August, involved unauthorized access to two customer accounts and has raised concerns about the security of personal data. Fidelity is offering affected customers free credit monitoring and identity restoration services.

The Internet Archive, known for its "Wayback Machine," has been hacked, leading to the exposure of a user authentication database with 31 million records. Stolen data includes email addresses, Bcrypt-hashed passwords, and internal user information, putting millions at risk of further cyber threats.

GoldenJackal, a little-known but highly capable threat actor, has been carrying out targeted cyberattacks against embassies and government organizations. With a focus on infiltrating air-gapped systems, GoldenJackal uses advanced malware toolsets like JackalWorm and GoldenDealer to steal confidential information from high-profile machines that aren't connected to the internet. 

MoneyGram has revealed that hackers accessed their network in a September 2024 cyberattack, stealing sensitive customer information, including personal and transaction data. The breach led to a five-day service outage and exposed crucial details such as social security numbers, government IDs, and bank account information. The attack was reportedly initiated through a social engineering attempt on MoneyGram's IT help desk.

LEGO's official website was hacked briefly to promote a fraudulent cryptocurrency token, urging visitors to buy a "LEGO Coin" in exchange for Ethereum. While the breach lasted just over an hour, no user accounts were compromised, but the incident highlights the growing risks of online scams targeting high-profile platforms.

Comcast and Truist Bank customers are the latest to be affected by a massive data breach at Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS). The breach, initially reported in early 2024, compromised the personal details of millions of individuals, including Social Security numbers and account information, raising concerns about identity theft and data misuse.

A sophisticated cyberattack has crippled Uttarakhand's IT infrastructure, rendering over 90 government websites, including the CM helpline, non-functional. This unprecedented breach has halted essential online services and internal operations across the state, with cybersecurity experts working tirelessly to restore the systems.

A newly discovered malware, Perfctl, is actively exploiting vulnerable Linux servers to install cryptocurrency miners and proxyjacking software. This stealthy malware hides itself by mimicking legitimate processes, evading detection, and persisting even after system reboots.

Cybercriminals have launched a large-scale fraud campaign, using fake trading apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play to defraud victims worldwide. Disguised as legitimate financial applications, these apps lure users into fraudulent investments, resulting in significant financial losses.

A new cybersecurity threat, dubbed CosmicSting, is wreaking havoc on Adobe Commerce and Magento stores. Exploiting a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-34102), attackers are using remote code execution to infiltrate e-commerce platforms, steal sensitive data, and compromise entire systems.

Robert Westbrook, a 39-year-old U.K. national, has been charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for allegedly orchestrating a hack-to-trade fraud scheme that netted him approximately $3.75 million in illegal profits by exploiting hacked Microsoft 365 executive emails.

Net Protector Total Security has achieved a significant milestone by earning the prestigious AV-Test certification.

Cyber fraudsters have devised a new tactic by misusing the 1930 toll-free helpline number, intended for reporting cybercrimes, to deceive unsuspecting individuals. In a recent case reported in Hyderabad, a complainant was duped of ₹29.55 lakh after being coerced into joining a fraudulent video call by criminals posing as law enforcement officials.

A dangerous new variant of the RomCom malware, dubbed 'SnipBot', has been spotted in sophisticated data theft attacks. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 discovered this enhanced version, marking it as RomCom 5.0, and highlighting its ability to steal sensitive data from compromised systems while pivoting on networks to extend the attack.

Microsoft has recently highlighted a significant security threat posed by the threat actor known as Storm-0501, marking a concerning trend in ransomware attacks that extend into hybrid cloud environments.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning regarding ongoing cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, particularly targeting Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS). These attacks are being executed using basic methods, such as brute force attacks and exploiting default credentials, impacting vital sectors like water and wastewater systems.

A new version of the Necro Android malware has been discovered hidden in altered versions of popular Android apps, including Wuta Camera and Max Browser, on the Google Play Store. These malicious apps have been downloaded over 11 million times, affecting users worldwide.

In a major cybersecurity breach, Star Health Insurance has fallen victim to a massive data leak, compromising the sensitive personal information of over 31 million customers. This stolen data, including medical reports and personal identification details, has been made available through Telegram chatbots.