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Cyber Security Headlines
NioCorp BEC scam, Australian IVF breach, SEC’s cyber unit
Feb 21, 2025
A minerals company suffers a hefty $500,000 loss due to a Business Email Compromise scam. Meanwhile, an Australian IVF provider faces a cyber incident, raising concerns over data security. The SEC is reforming its strategy, replacing its cryptocurrency fraud unit with a focus on emerging technologies for better investor protection. Additionally, deceptive job ads pose new threats to developers, linked to a North Korea campaign targeting GitHub users.
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- NIOCorp Developments suffered a $500,000 loss due to a deceptive business email compromise, highlighting vulnerabilities in corporate email systems.
- The SEC is shifting its focus to cyber and emerging technologies, reflecting the need for heightened regulatory responses to evolving cyber threats.
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Minerals Company Suffers Major Financial Loss
A minerals company, NIOCorp Developments, experienced a significant financial setback due to a business email compromise scam, losing $500,000 intended for a vendor. The attackers gained access to the company's information systems, including its email setup, and redirected the funds without detection. In response to this security breach, NIOCorp has alerted regulators and is actively investigating the incident to assess the full extent of the damage. The company is implementing remedial actions to secure their systems and prevent future occurrences of such attacks.
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