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Google warns Russian Hackers are Targeting 14,000 Gmail Accounts -&- Elon Musk moves Tesla HQ from California to Texas

  Google warns 14,000 Gmail users targeted by Russian hackers https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-warns-14-000-gmail-users-targeted-by-russian-hackers/ SOURCE:  Ionut Ilascu, Bleeping Computer Tesla moving HQ from California to Texas: CEO Elon Musk promises 'ecological paradise' around the Colorado River https://news.yahoo.com/tesla-moving-hq-california-texas-010018362.html SOURCE:  Kara Carlson, Austin American-Statesman, (via Yahoo News)

FoodService Supplier Edward Don hit by Ransomware Attack -&- Network Security Firm COO charged with Gwinnett Medical Center Cyberattack

  Foodservice supplier Edward Don hit by a ransomware attack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/foodservice-supplier-edward-don-hit-by-a-ransomware-attack/ SOURCE:  Lawrence Abrams, Bleeping Computer Network security firm COO charged with medical center cyberattack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/network-security-firm-coo-charged-with-medical-center-cyberattack/ SOURCE:  Sergiu Gatlan, Bleeping Computer 

Commencement Cap and Gown Store (Herff Jones) hit with Credit Card Breach (causing illegal activity on college students credit cards across the country)

  Herff Jones credit card breach impacts college students across the US https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/herff-jones-credit-card-breach-impacts-college-students-across-the-us/ SOURCE:  Ionut Ilascu, Bleeping Computer Credit card information stolen from seniors in data breach of commencement attire vendor https://www.gwhatchet.com/2021/05/13/credit-card-information-stolen-from-seniors-in-data-breach-of-commencement-attire-vendor/ SOURCE:  Abby Kennedy, The GW Hatchet 

Toshiba hit by DarkSide Ransomware Attack (have not paid ransom) -&- Feds Tracking American's Social Media Activity

  A Toshiba business unit says it has been attacked by hacking group DarkSide https://www.cnbc.com/2021/05/14/toshiba-business-unit-says-it-has-been-hacked-by-darkside-reuters.html SOURCE:  Sam Shead, CNBC  Feds are tracking Americans' social media to identify dangerous conspiracies. Critics worry for civil liberties. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/05/14/terrorist-social-media-narratives-focus-new-dhs-effort/5075237001/ SOURCE:  Will Carless, USA TODAY

Microsoft warns about a New Malware Targeting Aerospace & Travel Industries -&- AXA Insurance Plans to Stop Reimbursing Ransomware Payments

  Microsoft warns: Watch out for this new malware that steals passwords, webcam and browser data https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-warns-watch-out-for-this-new-malware-that-steals-passwords-webcam-and-browser-data/ SOURCE: Liam Tung, ZDNet  AXA pledges to stop reimbursing ransom payments for French ransomware victims https://www.zdnet.com/article/axa-pledges-to-stop-reimbursing-ransom-payments-for-french-ransomware-victims/ SOURCE:  Jonathan Greig, ZDNet 

CaptureRx hit by Data Breach -&- Twitter's new 'Tip Jar' feature may Expose PayPal Addresses

  CaptureRx Data Breach Impacts Healthcare Providers https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/capturerx-data-breach-impacts/ SOURCE:  Sarah Coble, Info Security Magazine  Twitter Tip Jar may expose PayPal address, sparks privacy concerns https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/twitter-tip-jar-may-expose-paypal-address-sparks-privacy-concerns/ SOURCE:  Ax Sharma, Bleeping Computer 

Hackers use Email Scam to Target 'Bloomberg' Clients -&- Chinese Hackers Spy on U.S. Defense Industry

  Hackers pose as Bloomberg employees in email scam https://www.cyberscoop.com/arabic-talos-bloomberg-remote-access-najaf/ SOURCE:  Sean Lyngaas, CyberScoop  China-linked hackers used Pulse Secure flaw to target U.S. defense industry - researchers https://www.yahoo.com/news/china-linked-hackers-used-pulse-141437468.html SOURCE:  Raphael Satter and Christopher Bing, Reuters  (via Yahoo News)

Houston Rockets hit by Ransomware Attack -&- Half of 2020 College Grads don't have Jobs

  Ransomware Gang Strikes The Houston Rockets https://www.forbes.com/sites/leemathews/2021/04/15/ransomware-gang-strikes-the-houston-rockets/?sh=ef388d074ba6 SOURCE:  Lee Matthews, Forbes  Nearly half of 2020 college grads remain jobless https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/45-of-2020-college-grads-are-jobless-report SOURCE:  Daniella Genovese, FOXBusiness

FBI Hacking Hundreds of US Computers -&- Starbucks and GM oppose Voting Restrictions

  The FBI is hacking hundreds of computers in the US, but for a good reason https://bgr.com/tech/cybersecurity-news-fbi-fixed-computers-with-hacked-microsoft-exchange-server-5919353/ SOURCE:  Andy Meek, BGR   Amazon, Google, GM, Starbucks and hundreds of companies join to oppose voting restrictions https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/14/business/voting-letter-restrictions/index.html SOURCE:  Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business

NSA issues Alert about Microsoft Email App -&- Stitch Fix Founder/CEO Steps Down

  NSA alerts Microsoft to "critical vulnerabilities" in email app https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/nsa-alerts-microsoft-to-critical-vulnerabilities-in-email-app/ar-BB1fCAlg?ocid=msedgntp SOURCE:  Olivia Gazis, CBS News   (via MSN) Stitch Fix shares fall as company’s founder Katrina Lake steps down as CEO https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/13/stitch-fix-shares-fall-as-founder-katrina-lake-steps-down-as-ceo.html SOURCE:  Melissa Repko, CNBC News 

Clubhouse Data Leak Exposes 1M+ Users -&- Alibaba Fined $2.75M

  Clubhouse data leak: 1.3 million user records leaked online for free https://cybernews.com/security/clubhouse-data-leak-1-3-million-user-records-leaked-for-free-online/ SOURCE:  CyberNews Team  China fines Alibaba record $2.75 billion for anti-monopoly violations https://www.reuters.com/article/us-china-alibaba/china-fines-alibaba-record-2-75-billion-for-anti-monopoly-violations-idUSKBN2BX015 SOURCE:  David Stanway, Scott Murdoch - Reuters 

Pierre Fabre hit with a $25M Ransomware Attack -&- Chip Shortage Causes more Production Cuts at Ford and GM

  Leading cosmetics group Pierre Fabre hit with $25 million ransomware attack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/leading-cosmetics-group-pierre-fabre-hit-with-25-million-ransomware-attack/ SOURCE:  Lawrence Abrams, Bleeping Computer Chip shortage forces more production cuts by GM, Ford https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/chip-shortage-forces-more-production-cuts-by-gm-ford SOURCE:  Associated Press 

Lawsuit Filed over Credit Suisse Data Leak -&- 600,000+ Stolen Credit Cards Leaked after Hack Attack

  Credit Suisse's U.S. brokerage files lawsuit over data leak https://www.reuters.com/article/us-credit-suisse-data-breach/credit-suisses-u-s-brokerage-files-lawsuit-over-data-leak-idUSKBN2BW2ET SOURCE:  Reuters Staff Over 600,000 stolen credit cards leaked after Swarmshop hack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/over-600-000-stolen-credit-cards-leaked-after-swarmshop-hack/ SOURCE:  Ionut Ilascu, Bleeping Computer 

Android Malware Disguised as 'Netflix' Targets 'WhatsApp' Applications -&- Target will Spend $2B with Black-Owned Businesses

  New wormable Android malware poses as Netflix to hijack WhatsApp sessions https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-android-malware-poses-as-netflix-to-hijack-whatsapp-sessions/ SOURCE:  Charlie Osborne, ZDNet  Target says it will spend more than $2 billion with Black-owned businesses by 2025 https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/07/target-to-spend-2-billion-with-black-owned-businesses-by-2025.html SOURCE:  Melissa Repko, CNBC 

SAP Systems under Cyberattack -&- US Considers Boycotting 2022 Beijing Olympics

  SAP Bugs Under Active Cyberattack, Causing Widespread Compromise https://threatpost.com/sap-bugs-cyberattack-compromise/165265/ SOURCE:  Tara Seals, Threat Post  U.S. considering joining boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics, State Department says https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/06/us-considering-joining-boycott-of-2022-beijing-olympics.html SOURCE:  Amanda Macias, CNBC 

European Commission hit by Cyberattack -&- 'Yahoo Answers' Shuts Down May 4th

  European Commission, other EU orgs recently hit by cyber-attack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-commission-other-eu-orgs-recently-hit-by-cyber-attack/ SOURCE:  Sergiu Gatlan, Bleeping Computer Yahoo Answers will be shut down forever on May 4th https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/5/22368488/yahoo-answers-shutdown-may-4-internet-era-over-rip SOURCE:  Nick Statt and Jay Peters, The Verge 

"Malware Gang" Targeting Job Hunting Professionals on LinkedIn with 'Fake Job Offers -&- United Airlines Launches a Flight Academy

  LinkedIn Spear-Phishing Campaign Targets Job Hunters https://threatpost.com/linkedin-spear-phishing-job-hunters/165240/ SOURCE:  Becky Bracken, Threat Post United Airlines to open flight school later this year in hiring push, plans to increase diversity https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/06/united-airlines-to-open-flight-school-plans-to-increase-diversity.html SOURCE:  Leslie Josephs, CNBC 

Hundreds of 'OnlyFans' Creators Adult Content 'Leaked' Online -&- Possible Second 'Breach' at Florida Wastewater Site

  Adult content from hundreds of OnlyFans creators leaked online https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/adult-content-from-hundreds-of-onlyfans-creators-leaked-online/ SOURCE:  Lawrence Abrams, Bleeping Computer  Drone IDs possible second breach at Florida wastewater site as crews race to avoid disaster https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/04/05/piney-point-possible-second-breach-florida-wastewater-pool-spotted/7096227002/ SOURCE:  Zac Anderson, Sarasota Herald-Tribune   (via USA TODAY)

Sierra Wireless Resumes Production after Cyberattack -&- Google Software Issues Cause Problems for Delta and American Airlines Websites

  Sierra Wireless resumes production after ransomware attack https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sierra-wireless-resumes-production-after-ransomware-attack/ SOURCE:  Sergiu Gatlan, Bleeping Computer  Airline website booking functions restored after Google software issue https://www.cnbc.com/2021/04/05/several-airlines-booking-sites-down-due-to-google-software-issue.html SOURCE:  Leslie Josephs, CNBC 

How to Find out if your Personal Info was Exposed in the Facebook Data Leak -&- Pinterest may Purchase VSCO

  How to check if your info was exposed in the Facebook data leak https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-check-if-your-info-was-exposed-in-the-facebook-data-leak/ SOURCE:  Lawrence Abrams, Bleeping Computer  Pinterest is reportedly in talks to acquire VSCO https://www.engadget.com/vsco-pinterest-014258107.html SOURCE:  Richard Lawler, Engadget