#governmentsecurity — Public Fediverse posts
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OnlyFans Creators Unintentionally Expose Hacked Government Websites
📰 Original title: OnlyFans Models Are Accidentally Making Hacked Government Websites Disappear
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
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OnlyFans Creators Unintentionally Expose Hacked Government Websites
📰 Original title: OnlyFans Models Are Accidentally Making Hacked Government Websites Disappear
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/onlyfans-creators-unintentionally-expose-hacked-government-websites.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world
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CNN: Exclusive: DHS admits its website showcasing the ‘worst of the worst’ immigrants was rife with errors. “The Department of Homeland Security admitted that its website featuring what it calls the ‘worst of the worst’ arrested immigrants was rife with errors and changed the site this week after receiving questions from CNN about it.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/24/exclusive-dhs-admits-its-website-showcasing-the-worst-of-the-worst-immigrants-was-rife-with-errors-cnn/ -
CNN: Exclusive: DHS admits its website showcasing the ‘worst of the worst’ immigrants was rife with errors. “The Department of Homeland Security admitted that its website featuring what it calls the ‘worst of the worst’ arrested immigrants was rife with errors and changed the site this week after receiving questions from CNN about it.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/02/24/exclusive-dhs-admits-its-website-showcasing-the-worst-of-the-worst-immigrants-was-rife-with-errors-cnn/ -
🚨 Alleged breach targets Spain’s Ministry of Science
Threat actor claims IDOR flaw exposed passports, DNI/NIE records & financial data. -
An alleged ransomware incident involving government infrastructure in Baja California, Mexico has been claimed by a threat actor group, with the situation currently pending verification.
This case underscores recurring challenges in public-sector incident response: validating threat claims, managing disclosure timelines, and coordinating across agencies without amplifying unconfirmed information.
How should public-sector SOCs handle externally imposed ransom deadlines?
Share insights and follow @technadu for unbiased infosec coverage.
#ThreatIntel #GovernmentSecurity #IncidentResponse #Ransomware #CyberInvestigations #Infosec
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China-linked APT Ink Dragon expanded cyber espionage into European government networks by exploiting IIS and SharePoint misconfigurations and using victim servers as relay nodes.
CPR also observed overlapping access by RudePanda in some networks.
Details:
https://www.technadu.com/ink-dragon-expands-cyber-espionage-to-european-government-networks/615935/ -
German parliament email outage sparks cyberattack concerns.
https://www.technadu.com/german-parliament-allegedly-hit-by-email-outage-during-us-ukraine-talks-amid-cyberattack-suspicions/615867/• Multi-hour parliamentary email disruption
• Officials reportedly suspect cyberattack
• Incident coincided with US-Ukraine talks
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German parliament email outage sparks cyberattack concerns.
https://www.technadu.com/german-parliament-allegedly-hit-by-email-outage-during-us-ukraine-talks-amid-cyberattack-suspicions/615867/• Multi-hour parliamentary email disruption
• Officials reportedly suspect cyberattack
• Incident coincided with US-Ukraine talks
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Breaking: A sudden zero-day breach sent the CBO into lockdown, stalling vital budget analysis for weeks. How did state-backed hackers exploit a simple phishing ploy to disrupt a government agency? Dive into the unfolding cyber drama.
https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/cbo-cyberattack-timeline-impact-and-response/
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Breaking: A sudden zero-day breach sent the CBO into lockdown, stalling vital budget analysis for weeks. How did state-backed hackers exploit a simple phishing ploy to disrupt a government agency? Dive into the unfolding cyber drama.
https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/cbo-cyberattack-timeline-impact-and-response/
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One click. One small mistake. And suddenly, 60 state agencies were held hostage for 28 days. How did a simple ad become a cyber nightmare for Nevada?
#ransomware
#cyberattack
#nevada2025
#incidentresponse
#cybersecurity
#databreach
#governmentsecurity
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One click. One small mistake. And suddenly, 60 state agencies were held hostage for 28 days. How did a simple ad become a cyber nightmare for Nevada?
#ransomware
#cyberattack
#nevada2025
#incidentresponse
#cybersecurity
#databreach
#governmentsecurity
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The Conversation: Federal shutdown deals blow to already hobbled cybersecurity agency. “CISA is among the entities that will see the deepest staffing reductions during the shutdown that began Oct. 1, 2025, according to Department of Homeland Security documentation. Only about one-third of its employees remain on the job after federal employees were furloughed. As if cybersecurity wasn’t […]
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The Conversation: Federal shutdown deals blow to already hobbled cybersecurity agency. “CISA is among the entities that will see the deepest staffing reductions during the shutdown that began Oct. 1, 2025, according to Department of Homeland Security documentation. Only about one-third of its employees remain on the job after federal employees were furloughed. As if cybersecurity wasn’t […]
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🚀 RELIANOID is heading to Washington, DC!
From September 9–12, 2025, we’ll be at the 16th Billington CyberSecurity Summit — the premier government cybersecurity event gathering 2,500+ leaders and innovators to shape the future of AI, Zero Trust, cloud security, and critical infrastructure protection.
Meet our team and discover how RELIANOID strengthens secure application delivery.
#BillingtonCybersecuritySummit #CyberSecurity #ZeroTrust #AI #GovernmentSecurity #RELIANOID
https://www.relianoid.com/about-us/events/16th-annual-billington-cybersecurity-summit-2025/ -
The PA Attorney General’s Office just went dark after a major cyberattack exploited tech vulnerabilities. How did a single weak link bring down an entire system? Discover the details behind the digital disruption.
#cybersecurity
#cyberattack
#governmentsecurity
#infosec
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The Register: Three US agencies get failing grades for not following IT best practices . “The GAO flagged failures at the General Services Administration (GSA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the three reports, with each guilty of not implementing more recommendations than the last. The DHS’ CIO, in particular, has 43 unresolved […]
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The U.S. House of Representatives made a bold move, banning WhatsApp on all government devices due to cybersecurity risks. What does this mean for data privacy, national security, and the future of digital communication? Dive into our comprehensive analysis.
#SecurityLand #GeoSphere #WhatsAppBan #Cybersecurity #GovernmentSecurity #DataPrivacy #Government
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The U.S. House of Representatives made a bold move, banning WhatsApp on all government devices due to cybersecurity risks. What does this mean for data privacy, national security, and the future of digital communication? Dive into our comprehensive analysis.
#SecurityLand #GeoSphere #WhatsAppBan #Cybersecurity #GovernmentSecurity #DataPrivacy #Government
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TechCrunch: Anthropic unveils custom AI models for US national security customers. “The new models, a custom set of ‘Claude Gov’ models, were ‘built based on direct feedback from our government customers to address real-world operational needs,’ writes Anthropic in the blog post. Compared to Anthropic’s consumer- and enterprise-focused models, the new custom Claude Gov models were designed […]
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TechCrunch: Anthropic unveils custom AI models for US national security customers. “The new models, a custom set of ‘Claude Gov’ models, were ‘built based on direct feedback from our government customers to address real-world operational needs,’ writes Anthropic in the blog post. Compared to Anthropic’s consumer- and enterprise-focused models, the new custom Claude Gov models were designed […]
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Government webmail systems are under siege—hackers are exploiting XSS flaws to steal sensitive data in a global spy campaign. How safe is your inbox?
https://thedefendopsdiaries.com/government-webmail-hacked-via-xss-bugs-in-global-spy-campaign/
#xssvulnerabilities
#cyberespionage
#governmentsecurity
#webmailhacks
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⚠️ App security alert: TM SGNL — a custom Signal fork used by high-level U.S. officials — was reportedly hacked 📱🔓
Key findings via researchers:
🛠️ Hardcoded credentials found in the app’s source code
📥 Hacker claims to have breached TeleMessage (creator of TM SGNL) in minutes
📁 Archive server may store unencrypted copies of sensitive messages
📇 Leaked data includes government contacts, messages, and backend access🚨 Why it matters:
🔐 TM SGNL modifies Signal to support message archiving — possibly before encryption
⚠️ That’s a potential plaintext vulnerability — even if E2EE is in place
💬 Raises urgent questions about how U.S. officials handle sensitive digital comms🛡️ Security leaders should:
📱 Vet third-party forks of secure messaging apps rigorously
🚫 Avoid using unofficial tools for sensitive communication
🧾 Align secure messaging practices with compliance and cybersecurityThis incident isn’t just a breach — it’s a wake-up call about assuming encryption = security.
#CyberSecurity #MessagingApps #Signal #DataBreach #GovernmentSecurity #ThreatIntel #security #privacy #cloud #infosec
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⚠️ App security alert: TM SGNL — a custom Signal fork used by high-level U.S. officials — was reportedly hacked 📱🔓
Key findings via researchers:
🛠️ Hardcoded credentials found in the app’s source code
📥 Hacker claims to have breached TeleMessage (creator of TM SGNL) in minutes
📁 Archive server may store unencrypted copies of sensitive messages
📇 Leaked data includes government contacts, messages, and backend access🚨 Why it matters:
🔐 TM SGNL modifies Signal to support message archiving — possibly before encryption
⚠️ That’s a potential plaintext vulnerability — even if E2EE is in place
💬 Raises urgent questions about how U.S. officials handle sensitive digital comms🛡️ Security leaders should:
📱 Vet third-party forks of secure messaging apps rigorously
🚫 Avoid using unofficial tools for sensitive communication
🧾 Align secure messaging practices with compliance and cybersecurityThis incident isn’t just a breach — it’s a wake-up call about assuming encryption = security.
#CyberSecurity #MessagingApps #Signal #DataBreach #GovernmentSecurity #ThreatIntel #security #privacy #cloud #infosec
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The Register: China reportedly admitted directing cyberattacks on US infrastructure. “Chinese officials admitted to directing cyberattacks on US infrastructure at a meeting with their American counterparts, according to The Wall Street Journal. The Journal last week reported that the admission was made at a December meeting between Chinese officials and Biden administration held in Geneva, […]
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Gizmodo: Mike Waltz Can’t Stop Making Signal Groups. “Mike Waltz is a chatty guy. The national security adviser to Donald Trump who accidentally added The Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg to a group chat about an attack on Yemen actually has quite a few group chats going, according to Politico. He and his team have reportedly set up at least 20 chats meant to coordinate actions in […]
https://rbfirehose.com/2025/04/04/gizmodo-mike-waltz-cant-stop-making-signal-groups/
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The Register: Forget Signal. National Security Adviser Waltz now accused of using Gmail for work. “Senior members of the US National Security Council, including the White House national security adviser Michael Waltz, have been accused of using their personal Gmail accounts to exchange sensitive information.”
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Virginia Commonwealth University: Belief in AI as a ‘Great Machine’ could weaken national security crisis responses, new VCU research finds. “Virginia Commonwealth University researcher Christopher Whyte, Ph.D., investigated how emergency management and national security professionals responded during simulated AI attacks. The results reveal that the professionals were more hesitant and […]
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Virginia Commonwealth University: Belief in AI as a ‘Great Machine’ could weaken national security crisis responses, new VCU research finds. “Virginia Commonwealth University researcher Christopher Whyte, Ph.D., investigated how emergency management and national security professionals responded during simulated AI attacks. The results reveal that the professionals were more hesitant and […]
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DER SPIEGEL: Private Data and Passwords of Senior U.S. Security Officials Found Online. “Private contact details of the most important security advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump can be found on the internet. DER SPIEGEL reporters were able to find mobile phone numbers, email addresses and even some passwords belonging to the top officials.”
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In 2024, a group known as DarkCasino emerged as a cyber threat entity. This group has been linked to exploiting a vulnerability in WinRAR, specifically identified as CVE 2023 38831. DarkCasino has been using this security loophole to carry out phishing attacks targeting users in industries such as casinos, financial services, and government sectors across countries. Their strategy involves sending emails containing manipulated archives to distribute malicious software and gather sensitive information.
DarkCasino, while sharing similarities with other cyber threat groups, stands out for its sophisticated techniques and primarily financial motivation. Their use of Visual Basic-based Trojan horse programs is a testament to their advanced capabilities. Their activities underscore the ever-evolving landscape of risks and the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures. Ongoing surveillance and analysis by cybersecurity firms like NSFOCUS and Group IB have provided insights into DarkCasino's operations, but many specifics regarding their targets and the complete extent of their actions remain undisclosed, adding to the complexity of the challenge.
#DarkCasino #APT #CyberSecurity #WinRAR #ZeroDay #PhishingAttacks #CyberThreats #DataExfiltration #Malware #AdvancedThreats #VisualBasic #TrojanHorse #FinancialServices #GovernmentSecurity #NSFOCUS #GroupIB #CyberEspionage #ThreatDetection #InformationSecurity #EconomicMotivation
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In 2024, a group known as DarkCasino emerged as a cyber threat entity. This group has been linked to exploiting a vulnerability in WinRAR, specifically identified as CVE 2023 38831. DarkCasino has been using this security loophole to carry out phishing attacks targeting users in industries such as casinos, financial services, and government sectors across countries. Their strategy involves sending emails containing manipulated archives to distribute malicious software and gather sensitive information.
DarkCasino, while sharing similarities with other cyber threat groups, stands out for its sophisticated techniques and primarily financial motivation. Their use of Visual Basic-based Trojan horse programs is a testament to their advanced capabilities. Their activities underscore the ever-evolving landscape of risks and the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures. Ongoing surveillance and analysis by cybersecurity firms like NSFOCUS and Group IB have provided insights into DarkCasino's operations, but many specifics regarding their targets and the complete extent of their actions remain undisclosed, adding to the complexity of the challenge.
#DarkCasino #APT #CyberSecurity #WinRAR #ZeroDay #PhishingAttacks #CyberThreats #DataExfiltration #Malware #AdvancedThreats #VisualBasic #TrojanHorse #FinancialServices #GovernmentSecurity #NSFOCUS #GroupIB #CyberEspionage #ThreatDetection #InformationSecurity #EconomicMotivation
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"LockBit's Bold Return: A Threat Renewed 🚨 #CyberAlert"
Despite recent crackdowns, the notorious LockBit ransomware gang has defiantly announced a comeback, threatening new cyber onslaughts on government sectors in the UK and USA. Leveraging a previously exploited PHP vulnerability, they've bounced back, boasting updated security measures and a new dark web haunt for victim listings. This follows a brief hiatus post-Operation Cronos, highlighting the resilient and adaptive nature of cyber threats today. LockBit's strategy now includes manual decryptor releases and rewards for vulnerability reports, underlining an intensified focus on operational security to thwart future law enforcement infiltrations. Stay vigilant, stay informed. #LockBit #CyberSecurity #RansomwareResurgence #ThreatIntelligence #DigitalDefense
Source: HackRead
Tags: #APT #CyberCrime #InfoSec #SecurityAwareness #CyberThreats #GovernmentSecurity #OperationalSecurity #PHPVulnerability 🌐🔒💡
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"LockBit's Bold Return: A Threat Renewed 🚨 #CyberAlert"
Despite recent crackdowns, the notorious LockBit ransomware gang has defiantly announced a comeback, threatening new cyber onslaughts on government sectors in the UK and USA. Leveraging a previously exploited PHP vulnerability, they've bounced back, boasting updated security measures and a new dark web haunt for victim listings. This follows a brief hiatus post-Operation Cronos, highlighting the resilient and adaptive nature of cyber threats today. LockBit's strategy now includes manual decryptor releases and rewards for vulnerability reports, underlining an intensified focus on operational security to thwart future law enforcement infiltrations. Stay vigilant, stay informed. #LockBit #CyberSecurity #RansomwareResurgence #ThreatIntelligence #DigitalDefense
Source: HackRead
Tags: #APT #CyberCrime #InfoSec #SecurityAwareness #CyberThreats #GovernmentSecurity #OperationalSecurity #PHPVulnerability 🌐🔒💡
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@Tarah Go go Tarah! We all need well funded government security!
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@Tarah Go go Tarah! We all need well funded government security!
#Cybersecurity #GovernmentSecurity