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Chinese Hacker Group Earth Longzhi Resurfaces with Advanced Malware Tactics

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A Chinese state-sponsored hacking outfit has resurfaced with a new campaign targeting government, healthcare, technology, and manufacturing entities based in Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Fiji after more than six months of no activity.
Trend Micro attributed the intrusion set to a cyber espionage group it tracks under the name Earth Longzhi, which is a subgroup within APT41 (aka HOODOO
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Google rolls out passkey support across accounts on all major platforms

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Google has begun rolling out support for passkeys across Google Accounts on all major platforms, adding a new sign-in option that can be used alongside passwords and two-step verification. The tech giant announced passkey availability on the eve of World Password Day as it looks to introduce more secure, reliable sign-in options.

The rollout comes in the wake of Google updates on bringing passkey experiences to both Chrome and Android, as well as tech industry support for a common passwordless sign-in standard created by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium.

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US healthcare benefits management system provider discloses data breach

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Since April 28, HealthPlan Services, Inc (HPS) has been notifying customers of a
data breach affecting sensitive personal and health information of an
undisclosed number of policyholders.

HPS is one of the largest independent providers of technology solutions for
managing healthcare benefits in the US.

According to a data breach notification letter filed with the state of Maine’s
Attorney General’s Office, malicious individuals gained unauthorized access to
HPS’s network in June 2022.

“HPS de

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With Imperva’s DRA and ServiceNow, you can avoid burning out your cyber security employees

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In today’s world, CIOs and CISOs are facing a tough reality when it comes to the security staff shortage situation. With the deflating economy, nationalism, cybercrime, and nation-led adversaries, the demand for security personnel has increased, making it challenging for organizations to find and retain skilled security staff. Customers are also looking for solutions to […]

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oneM2M IoT security specifications granted ITU approval

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The ITU Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) has approved a set of security specifications for internet of things (IoT) systems. The oneM2M specifications define a common set of IoT service functions to enable secure data exchange and information interoperability across different vertical sectors, service providers, and use cases. The specifications were approved by more than 190 countries and are now available for use by ITU-T member states.

The ITU-T is responsible for coordinating standards for telecommunications and information communication technology for cybersecurity. It is one of the three branches of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations that oversees matters relating to information and communication technologies.

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Operation SpecTor: $53.4 Million Seized, 288 Vendors Arrested in Dark Web Drug Bust

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An international law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of 288 vendors who are believed to be involved in drug trafficking on the dark web, adding to a long list of criminal enterprises that have been shuttered in recent years.
The effort, codenamed Operation SpecTor, also saw the authorities confiscating more than $53.4 million in cash and virtual currencies, 850 kg of drugs, and
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