Cyber Security Headlines OCC major incident, Oracle confirms hack, Smokeloader servers seized
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Apr 10, 2025 A significant email breach at the U.S. Comptroller's office raises alarms in cybersecurity. Oracle faces scrutiny after hackers exploit its outdated servers. Europol takes action by seizing Smokeloader malware servers and arresting key players in the botnet. A discussion on emerging threats reveals the rise of advanced phishing tactics and alarming ransomware trends. AI's potential role in scamming is also explored, shedding light on the evolving landscape of cyber threats.
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OCC Email Breach
- The OCC suffered a major email system breach, impacting 103 accounts and 150,000 emails.
- The attack, which began in May of the previous year, went undetected for nine months and compromised sensitive financial data.
Oracle's Obsolete Server Breach
- Oracle confirmed a data breach on obsolete servers, but not on their Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
- Researcher Kevin Beaumont points out the breached servers were part of Oracle's older cloud service, rebranded as Oracle Classic.
Smokeloader Takedown
- Europol's Operation Endgame seized Smokeloader botnet servers and detained some customers.
- The operation targeted a threat actor known as Superstar, who ran the Smokeloader pay-per-install botnet service.