March 17, 2025 - Cyber Briefing

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OctoV2 Trojan Poses as DeepSeek AI App.

Distributed through a phishing website, the OctoV2 Android banking trojan has been found disguising itself as the legitimate DeepSeek AI application.

Coinbase Users Targeted in Phishing Scam.

Coinbase users face a phishing scam posing as a required wallet migration, falsely claiming a platform transition to steal credentials.

Malicious PyPI Packages Steal Sensitive Data.

Cybersecurity researchers recently uncovered a sophisticated campaign targeting users of the Python Package Index (PyPI) repository.

RedCurl Targets Law Firms and Corporations.

The RedCurl APT group, also known as EarthKapre, launched a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign aimed at law firms and corporate organizations.

Hackers Use CSS to Evade Spam Filters.

Researchers have uncovered a trend where hackers are using CSS to bypass spam filters and secretly track user behavior.

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GRU Airport Website Hit by Cyberattack.

GRU Airport, located in Guarulhos, Brazil, faced a cyberattack on its official website. The attack caused temporary instability, leaving the site offline.

Spar Group Switzerland Struck by Cyberattack.

Spar Group Switzerland was hit by a cyberattack, causing disruption. The company’s IT systems were impaired and users were unable to process payments.

Pelham School District Faces Cyberattack.

Pelham School District in New Hampshire suffered a cyberattack that left its computers, phone lines, and email systems offline.

Cyberattack Forces Kirkel Town Hall Closure

An attack that compromised communication systems, struck the municipality of Kirkel in Saarland, Germany, leading to the temporary closure of the town hall

Edesur Dominicana Confirms Cyberattack

The company addressed recent claims from the cybercriminal group Hunters International, who suggested they had access to Edesur's data.

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Denmark Raises Cyber Threat for Telecoms

Denmark’s cybersecurity agency has raised the cyber espionage threat level for European telecoms to- high, citing an increase in state-sponsored attacks.

White House Urges Agencies to Keep Staff

The White House has instructed federal agencies to avoid laying off cybersecurity personnel. This decision comes as agencies face significant budget cuts.

FCC Revises Submarine Cable Cybersecurity

The FCC is conducting its first review of submarine cable rules since 2001, focusing on national security and cybersecurity.

Court Upholds Conviction of Former Uber CSO

Joe Sullivan obstructed justice in the 2016 hack. Sullivan was convicted after attempting to cover up a data breach affecting millions of users.

GSMA Adds E2EE Support to RCS Messaging

The GSM Association has introduced end-to-end encryption for RCS messaging, enhancing security between Android and iOS devices.

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