Security Affairs Newsletter Round 514 - INTERNATIONAL EDITION

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U.S. Authorities Seize $31 Million Related to Uranium Finance Hack

Nigerian man extradited to the United States to face computer intrusion and theft charges.

A Nigerian man has been extradited to the United States on charges of computer intrusion and theft related to a hacking incident involving uranium finance.

The U.S. authorities have seized $31 million in assets linked to the hacking incident, which is believed to have occurred in 2020.

Russian crypto exchange Garantex Seized by Law Enforcement Operation

Employee at multinational DVD company charged with stealing and selling pre-release commercial DVDs for blockbuster films.

A Russian crypto exchange called Garantex has been seized by a law enforcement operation, according to reports.

The seizure is believed to have been carried out in collaboration with international authorities.

Data Breach at Japanese Telecom Giant NTT Hits 18,000 Companies

New DDoS botnet discovered, over 30,000 hacked devices, majority of observed activity traced to Iran.

A data breach at a major Japanese telecom company has affected 18,000 companies worldwide.

The breach is believed to have occurred due to a cyberattack on the company's systems.

Cellebrite Zero-Day Exploit Used to Target Phone of Serbian Student Activist

Uncovering .NET malware obfuscated by encryption and virtualization.

A zero-day exploit developed by Cellebrite has been used to target the phone of a Serbian student activist.

The exploit is believed to have been used to gain unauthorized access to the student's phone.

Black Basta and Cactus Ransomware Groups Add BackConnect Malware to Their Arsenal

Fingerprint heists: how your browser fingerprint can be stolen and used by fraudsters.

The Black Basta and Cactus ransomware groups have added the BackConnect malware to their arsenal, according to reports.

BackConnect is a type of malware that can be used for mass attacks on web applications.

Medusa Ransomware Hits 40+ Victims in 2025, Demands $100K-$15M Ransom

Havoc: SharePoint with Microsoft Graph API turns into FUD.

The Medusa ransomware has hit over 40 victims in 2025, according to reports.

The malware demands a ransom of between $100,000 and $15 million.

Flights to D.C. Airport Received False Collision Alerts While Landing

AI's role in turning massive data leaks into hacker paydays: a look at the Orange Breach.

Air traffic control systems have been compromised by hackers, resulting in false collision alerts for flights arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport.

The breach is believed to have occurred due to a vulnerability in the airport's air traffic control system.

CISA: No Change on Defending Against Russian Cyber Threats

Call it what you want: threat actor delivers highly targeted multistage polyglot malware.

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has stated that there is no change in the level of threat posed by Russian cyber actors.

CISA urges organizations to remain vigilant and take steps to defend against potential threats.

Silk Typhoon Targeting IT Supply Chain

The Silk Typhoon malware is being used by hackers to target the IT supply chain, according to reports.

The malware is believed to have been developed by a group of cyber actors known as the Lotus Blossom espionage group.

10 Chinese Nationals Charged With Large-Scale Hacking Of U.S. And International Victims

New DOGE Staffer Has Ties To A Sanctioned Russian Oligarch.

Ten Chinese nationals have been charged with large-scale hacking of US and international victims, according to reports.

The suspects are believed to have been involved in a hacking operation carried out on behalf of the Chinese government.

CIA Director Says US Has Paused Sharing Intelligence With Ukraine

Google patches pair of exploited vulnerabilities in Android.

The CIA director has stated that the US has paused sharing intelligence with Ukraine, according to reports.

The decision is believed to have been made due to concerns over Russian involvement in the conflict.

The Biggest Data Breaches Of 2025 — So Far

Investigations announced into how social media and video sharing platforms use UK children's personal information.

A number of high-profile data breaches have occurred in 2025, according to reports.

Investigations are underway into how social media and video sharing platforms are using the personal information of UK children.

New AI-Powered Scam Detection Features To Help Protect You On Android

Who is the DOGE and X Technician Branden Spikes?

A new range of AI-powered scam detection features has been launched on Android, according to reports.

The new features are designed to help protect users from scams and other types of cyber threats.

Cybersecurity Tips

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• Use strong passwords and keep them confidential.
• Keep your software up to date.
• Be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.
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