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Massive Roku Breach, GitHub Malware Scheme, UN Ransomware Attack!

In today’s episode of The Daily Threat, we delve into the latest cybersecurity headlines shaking up the digital world! Discover how a massive breach rocked over 600,000 Roku accounts, prompting the enforcement of two-factor authentication (2FA). Learn about a clever yet malicious tactic involving GitHub comments, used to distribute malware via Microsoft repo URLs. And uncover the alarming ransomware attack targeting a United Nations agency, claimed by the notorious 8Base gang. Stay informed and stay secure! #Cybersecurity #Roku #GitHub #Malware #Ransomware #UN #Security

Web links:

"Roku forcing 2-factor authentication after breach of 600k accounts" - https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/04/roku-forcing-2-factor-authentication-after-breach-of-600k-accounts/
"GitHub comments abused to push malware via Microsoft repo URLs" - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/github-comments-abused-to-push-malware-via-microsoft-repo-urls/
"United Nations agency investigates ransomware attack claimed by 8Base gang" - https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/united-nations-agency-investigates-ransomware-attack-claimed-by-8Base-gang/

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