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MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Customers of Google Cloud using Security Command Center Premium can participate in the protection program. Users should follow the terms and conditions, including Cryptomining Detection Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

\"A single attack can result in unauthorized compute costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars in just days.\"<\/em> The announcement added that \"cryptomining is a pervasive and costly threat to cloud environments.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers of Google Cloud using Security Command Center Premium can participate in the protection program. Users should follow the terms and conditions, including Cryptomining Detection Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n
\"\"
Security Command Center Cryptomining Protection Program. Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\"A single attack can result in unauthorized compute costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars in just days.\"<\/em> The announcement added that \"cryptomining is a pervasive and costly threat to cloud environments.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers of Google Cloud using Security Command Center Premium can participate in the protection program. Users should follow the terms and conditions, including Cryptomining Detection Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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Google Cloud's blog <\/a>reveals that cryptocurrency mining accounted for 65% of compromised cloud accounts. Automated attacks prompted Google to offer safeguards for unauthorized mining expenses. The protection program applies to mining software, particularly for tokens like Monero (XMR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Security Command Center Cryptomining Protection Program. Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\"A single attack can result in unauthorized compute costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars in just days.\"<\/em> The announcement added that \"cryptomining is a pervasive and costly threat to cloud environments.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers of Google Cloud using Security Command Center Premium can participate in the protection program. Users should follow the terms and conditions, including Cryptomining Detection Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Google Cloud is offering specific customers up $1 million for the cost of an undetected crypto-mining attack. Users with a Google's Security Command Center Premium subscription are eligible for this protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud's blog <\/a>reveals that cryptocurrency mining accounted for 65% of compromised cloud accounts. Automated attacks prompted Google to offer safeguards for unauthorized mining expenses. The protection program applies to mining software, particularly for tokens like Monero (XMR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Security Command Center Cryptomining Protection Program. Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\"A single attack can result in unauthorized compute costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars in just days.\"<\/em> The announcement added that \"cryptomining is a pervasive and costly threat to cloud environments.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers of Google Cloud using Security Command Center Premium can participate in the protection program. Users should follow the terms and conditions, including Cryptomining Detection Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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\n

Google plans on implementing this framework throughout the industry. As such, the company has taken several initiatives, such as fostering industry support for the framework, working directly with organizations, sharing insights about threats, expanding bug hunter programs, and offering secure, open-sourceAI tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Introducing Secure AI Framework; Google\u2019s Conceptual Framework To Make AI Technology Safe And Secure","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"introducing-secure-ai-framework-googles-conceptual-framework-to-make-ai-technology-safe-and-secure","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-12 02:25:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 16:25:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11971","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11941,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2023-06-11 16:39:39","post_date_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:39","post_content":"\n

Google Cloud is offering specific customers up $1 million for the cost of an undetected crypto-mining attack. Users with a Google's Security Command Center Premium subscription are eligible for this protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud's blog <\/a>reveals that cryptocurrency mining accounted for 65% of compromised cloud accounts. Automated attacks prompted Google to offer safeguards for unauthorized mining expenses. The protection program applies to mining software, particularly for tokens like Monero (XMR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
Security Command Center Cryptomining Protection Program. Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\"A single attack can result in unauthorized compute costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars in just days.\"<\/em> The announcement added that \"cryptomining is a pervasive and costly threat to cloud environments.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers of Google Cloud using Security Command Center Premium can participate in the protection program. Users should follow the terms and conditions, including Cryptomining Detection Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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  • Contextualize AI system risks in surrounding business processes<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Google plans on implementing this framework throughout the industry. As such, the company has taken several initiatives, such as fostering industry support for the framework, working directly with organizations, sharing insights about threats, expanding bug hunter programs, and offering secure, open-sourceAI tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Introducing Secure AI Framework; Google\u2019s Conceptual Framework To Make AI Technology Safe And Secure","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"introducing-secure-ai-framework-googles-conceptual-framework-to-make-ai-technology-safe-and-secure","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-12 02:25:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 16:25:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11971","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11941,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2023-06-11 16:39:39","post_date_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:39","post_content":"\n

    Google Cloud is offering specific customers up $1 million for the cost of an undetected crypto-mining attack. Users with a Google's Security Command Center Premium subscription are eligible for this protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud's blog <\/a>reveals that cryptocurrency mining accounted for 65% of compromised cloud accounts. Automated attacks prompted Google to offer safeguards for unauthorized mining expenses. The protection program applies to mining software, particularly for tokens like Monero (XMR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"\"
    Security Command Center Cryptomining Protection Program. Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    \"A single attack can result in unauthorized compute costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars in just days.\"<\/em> The announcement added that \"cryptomining is a pervasive and costly threat to cloud environments.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Customers of Google Cloud using Security Command Center Premium can participate in the protection program. Users should follow the terms and conditions, including Cryptomining Detection Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

    MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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    \n
  • Adapt controls to adjust mitigations and create faster feedback loops for AI deployment.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contextualize AI system risks in surrounding business processes<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Google plans on implementing this framework throughout the industry. As such, the company has taken several initiatives, such as fostering industry support for the framework, working directly with organizations, sharing insights about threats, expanding bug hunter programs, and offering secure, open-sourceAI tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Introducing Secure AI Framework; Google\u2019s Conceptual Framework To Make AI Technology Safe And Secure","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"introducing-secure-ai-framework-googles-conceptual-framework-to-make-ai-technology-safe-and-secure","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-12 02:25:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 16:25:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11971","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11941,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2023-06-11 16:39:39","post_date_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:39","post_content":"\n

    Google Cloud is offering specific customers up $1 million for the cost of an undetected crypto-mining attack. Users with a Google's Security Command Center Premium subscription are eligible for this protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud's blog <\/a>reveals that cryptocurrency mining accounted for 65% of compromised cloud accounts. Automated attacks prompted Google to offer safeguards for unauthorized mining expenses. The protection program applies to mining software, particularly for tokens like Monero (XMR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"\"
    Security Command Center Cryptomining Protection Program. Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    \"A single attack can result in unauthorized compute costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars in just days.\"<\/em> The announcement added that \"cryptomining is a pervasive and costly threat to cloud environments.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Customers of Google Cloud using Security Command Center Premium can participate in the protection program. Users should follow the terms and conditions, including Cryptomining Detection Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

    MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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    \n
  • Harmonize platform level controls to ensure consistent security across the organization<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Adapt controls to adjust mitigations and create faster feedback loops for AI deployment.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contextualize AI system risks in surrounding business processes<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Google plans on implementing this framework throughout the industry. As such, the company has taken several initiatives, such as fostering industry support for the framework, working directly with organizations, sharing insights about threats, expanding bug hunter programs, and offering secure, open-sourceAI tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Introducing Secure AI Framework; Google\u2019s Conceptual Framework To Make AI Technology Safe And Secure","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"introducing-secure-ai-framework-googles-conceptual-framework-to-make-ai-technology-safe-and-secure","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-12 02:25:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 16:25:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11971","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11941,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2023-06-11 16:39:39","post_date_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:39","post_content":"\n

    Google Cloud is offering specific customers up $1 million for the cost of an undetected crypto-mining attack. Users with a Google's Security Command Center Premium subscription are eligible for this protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud's blog <\/a>reveals that cryptocurrency mining accounted for 65% of compromised cloud accounts. Automated attacks prompted Google to offer safeguards for unauthorized mining expenses. The protection program applies to mining software, particularly for tokens like Monero (XMR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"\"
    Security Command Center Cryptomining Protection Program. Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    \"A single attack can result in unauthorized compute costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars in just days.\"<\/em> The announcement added that \"cryptomining is a pervasive and costly threat to cloud environments.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Customers of Google Cloud using Security Command Center Premium can participate in the protection program. Users should follow the terms and conditions, including Cryptomining Detection Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

    MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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    \n
  • Automate defenses to keep pace with existing and new threats<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Harmonize platform level controls to ensure consistent security across the organization<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Adapt controls to adjust mitigations and create faster feedback loops for AI deployment.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contextualize AI system risks in surrounding business processes<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Google plans on implementing this framework throughout the industry. As such, the company has taken several initiatives, such as fostering industry support for the framework, working directly with organizations, sharing insights about threats, expanding bug hunter programs, and offering secure, open-sourceAI tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Introducing Secure AI Framework; Google\u2019s Conceptual Framework To Make AI Technology Safe And Secure","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"introducing-secure-ai-framework-googles-conceptual-framework-to-make-ai-technology-safe-and-secure","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-12 02:25:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 16:25:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11971","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11941,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2023-06-11 16:39:39","post_date_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:39","post_content":"\n

    Google Cloud is offering specific customers up $1 million for the cost of an undetected crypto-mining attack. Users with a Google's Security Command Center Premium subscription are eligible for this protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud's blog <\/a>reveals that cryptocurrency mining accounted for 65% of compromised cloud accounts. Automated attacks prompted Google to offer safeguards for unauthorized mining expenses. The protection program applies to mining software, particularly for tokens like Monero (XMR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"\"
    Security Command Center Cryptomining Protection Program. Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    \"A single attack can result in unauthorized compute costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars in just days.\"<\/em> The announcement added that \"cryptomining is a pervasive and costly threat to cloud environments.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Customers of Google Cloud using Security Command Center Premium can participate in the protection program. Users should follow the terms and conditions, including Cryptomining Detection Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

    MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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    \n
  • Extend detection and response to bring AI into an organization\u2019s threat universe.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Automate defenses to keep pace with existing and new threats<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Harmonize platform level controls to ensure consistent security across the organization<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Adapt controls to adjust mitigations and create faster feedback loops for AI deployment.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contextualize AI system risks in surrounding business processes<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Google plans on implementing this framework throughout the industry. As such, the company has taken several initiatives, such as fostering industry support for the framework, working directly with organizations, sharing insights about threats, expanding bug hunter programs, and offering secure, open-sourceAI tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Introducing Secure AI Framework; Google\u2019s Conceptual Framework To Make AI Technology Safe And Secure","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"introducing-secure-ai-framework-googles-conceptual-framework-to-make-ai-technology-safe-and-secure","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-12 02:25:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 16:25:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11971","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11941,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2023-06-11 16:39:39","post_date_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:39","post_content":"\n

    Google Cloud is offering specific customers up $1 million for the cost of an undetected crypto-mining attack. Users with a Google's Security Command Center Premium subscription are eligible for this protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud's blog <\/a>reveals that cryptocurrency mining accounted for 65% of compromised cloud accounts. Automated attacks prompted Google to offer safeguards for unauthorized mining expenses. The protection program applies to mining software, particularly for tokens like Monero (XMR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"\"
    Security Command Center Cryptomining Protection Program. Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    \"A single attack can result in unauthorized compute costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars in just days.\"<\/em> The announcement added that \"cryptomining is a pervasive and costly threat to cloud environments.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Customers of Google Cloud using Security Command Center Premium can participate in the protection program. Users should follow the terms and conditions, including Cryptomining Detection Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

    MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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  • Expand strong security foundations to the AI ecosystem<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Extend detection and response to bring AI into an organization\u2019s threat universe.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Automate defenses to keep pace with existing and new threats<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Harmonize platform level controls to ensure consistent security across the organization<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Adapt controls to adjust mitigations and create faster feedback loops for AI deployment.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Contextualize AI system risks in surrounding business processes<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Google plans on implementing this framework throughout the industry. As such, the company has taken several initiatives, such as fostering industry support for the framework, working directly with organizations, sharing insights about threats, expanding bug hunter programs, and offering secure, open-sourceAI tools.\u00a0<\/p>\n","post_title":"Introducing Secure AI Framework; Google\u2019s Conceptual Framework To Make AI Technology Safe And Secure","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"introducing-secure-ai-framework-googles-conceptual-framework-to-make-ai-technology-safe-and-secure","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-12 02:25:09","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 16:25:09","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11971","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11941,"post_author":"15","post_date":"2023-06-11 16:39:39","post_date_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:39","post_content":"\n

    Google Cloud is offering specific customers up $1 million for the cost of an undetected crypto-mining attack. Users with a Google's Security Command Center Premium subscription are eligible for this protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud's blog <\/a>reveals that cryptocurrency mining accounted for 65% of compromised cloud accounts. Automated attacks prompted Google to offer safeguards for unauthorized mining expenses. The protection program applies to mining software, particularly for tokens like Monero (XMR).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"\"
    Security Command Center Cryptomining Protection Program. Source: Google<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    \"A single attack can result in unauthorized compute costs of hundreds of thousands of dollars in just days.\"<\/em> The announcement added that \"cryptomining is a pervasive and costly threat to cloud environments.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Customers of Google Cloud using Security Command Center Premium can participate in the protection program. Users should follow the terms and conditions, including Cryptomining Detection Best Practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud's Move<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Google Cloud adopts a shared fate approach to risk management, taking responsibility for delivering security outcomes on its platform. Customers are provided with effective built-in tools to detect prevalent cloud threats, and in case of unsuccessful outcomes, Google Cloud offers financial protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \u201cCryptomining attacks continue to be a serious security and financial issue for organizations who do not have the right preventative controls and threat detection capabilities in their cloud environments. This shared fate approach to cloud security helps increase confidence among enterprise buyers when moving to the cloud,\u201d<\/em> said Philip Bues, research manager for cloud security, IDC.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Google Cloud Offers $1 Million Coverage Against Crypto Mining Attacks","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"google-cloud-offers-1-million-coverage-against-crypto-mining-attacks","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-06-11 16:39:50","post_modified_gmt":"2023-06-11 06:39:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":11031,"post_author":"12","post_date":"2023-04-18 23:53:23","post_date_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:53:23","post_content":"\n

    MetaMask announced that a cybersecurity threat has hit their platform; users who submitted a customer support ticket from August 1st 2021 to February 10th 2023, have had some of their emails leaked, around 7000 to be exact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ConsenSys, the parent company of MetaMask, made a statement<\/a> regarding the cyberattack;<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"A third-party service provider that provides customer support ticketing services to ConsenSys was the target of a cyber-security incident...unauthorised actors gained access to the third-party service provider\u2019s systems...users who submitted personal data to our customer support may have had that data accessed by an unauthorised third party.\"<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    ConsenSys stated that the \u201cthreat is no longer on-going.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Phishing Attacks And Security Within Crypto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    A common threat when emails are leaked are phishing attacks. These are cyberattacks which bad players will formulate an email pretending to be a well-known organisation in the hopes that a user will give up sensitive information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In reference to phishing attacks, ConsenSys stated, \"we ask that you be extremely vigilant for any suspicious activity and unsolicited contacts which may be made to you by phone, text, email or instant message.\"<\/em> Apart of many companies nowadays are anti-phishing phrases, so make sure that if you're recieving messages from an exchange or other company, your phrase is there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    MetaMask has been victim to various phishing scams this year through Namecheap<\/a>, they also warned of another fake airdrop<\/a> token launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This incident highlights the importance of strong security for users and businesses alike. Ensure never to share your private keys, verify that you're not receiving phishing emails, and stay vigilant when there is any contact with someone relating to your private data.<\/p>\n","post_title":"MetaMask Hit With Cyberattack; 7000 User's Emails Threatened","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"metamask-hit-with-cyberattack-7000-users-emails-threatened","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-04-18 23:55:28","post_modified_gmt":"2023-04-18 13:55:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.thedistributed.co\/?p=11031","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"total_page":false},"paged":1,"class":"jblog_block_13"};

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