Category: CyberMaterial

Fake CAPTCHA Scam Triggers SMS Fraud

Cybercriminals have devised a new method to exploit fake CAPTCHA pages, turning these routine security checks into a tool for international SMS fraud. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Fake CAPTCHA Scam Triggers SMS Fraud

UK Biobank Data Breach Raises Concerns

The UK Biobank, a prominent biomedical research resource, has recently faced a data breach that has raised significant concerns regarding the protection of sensitive health information. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: UK Biobank Data…

Chinese Cyber Espionage via Compromised Devices

China-linked cyber threat actors have adopted a new strategy that involves using compromised routers and edge devices to create large-scale covert networks and botnets. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Chinese Cyber Espionage via Compromised…

French Police Arrest HexDex Hacker

French authorities have successfully apprehended a 20-year-old hacker known by the pseudonym HexDex, who is suspected of exfiltrating data from numerous websites and leaking private information. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: French Police Arrest…

Job Cuts at Meta and Microsoft

Meta and Microsoft, two of the largest technology companies, have announced plans to reduce their workforce significantly as they pivot towards increased investments in artificial intelligence. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Job Cuts at…

Cyber Briefing: 2026.04.23

The current cybersecurity landscape is marked by sophisticated shifts in attack vectors, including indirect prompt injection against AI assistants and the use of custom exfiltration tools… This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.04.23

Apple fixes security flaw in Signal app

Apple has recently patched a security vulnerability that permitted the FBI to access deleted messages from the Signal app via the iPhone’s push notification database. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Apple fixes security flaw…

UK Court Upholds Facial Recognition Policy

The High Court of Justice in the UK has upheld the Metropolitan Police Service’s Live Facial Recognition Policy, marking a significant legal decision regarding the use of surveillance technology. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article:…

Cybersecurity program expands at EWU

Eastern Washington University (EWU) is significantly expanding its cybersecurity program to meet the rising demand for skilled professionals in the field. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cybersecurity program expands at EWU

New Attacks on AI Assistants

Cybersecurity researchers at Forcepoint have identified a new type of attack targeting AI assistants, specifically focusing on GitHub Copilot. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: New Attacks on AI Assistants

Trigona Ransomware Uses Custom Exfiltration Tool

The Trigona ransomware group has adopted a new strategy by employing a custom-developed tool for data exfiltration in their recent attacks. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Trigona Ransomware Uses Custom Exfiltration Tool

Rituals Discloses Data Breach

Luxury cosmetics brand Rituals has announced a data breach that has compromised the personal information of its My Rituals members. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Rituals Discloses Data Breach

Checkmarx Supply Chain Security Incident

Checkmarx has reported a supply chain security incident affecting several of its products, including DockerHub KICS images, GitHub actions, and VS Code extensions. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Checkmarx Supply Chain Security Incident

Cyber-Attacks Surge 63% in Education Sector

Educational institutions globally are facing a significant surge in cyber-attacks, with a 63% increase in incidents over the past year, as reported by Quorum Cyber. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber-Attacks Surge 63% in…

Cyber Briefing: 2026.04.22

In today’s edition, the cybersecurity environment is characterized by high-sophistication attacks targeting decentralized finance (DeFi), software supply chains, and healthcare infrastructure. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.04.22

Microsoft warns of fake IT worker identities

Microsoft has raised an alarm regarding a North Korean-affiliated group known as Jasper Sleet, which is exploiting the trend of remote hiring to infiltrate cloud environments. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Microsoft warns of…

Massive SIM Farm Network Exposed

A recent investigation has revealed a massive mobile proxy network known as ProxySmart, which spans 17 countries and involves 87 exposed control panels and at least 94 physical phone-farm locations. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original…

Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty

Angelo Martino, a former ransomware negotiator, has admitted to secretly working with the BlackCat ransomware group, pleading guilty to conspiracy charges. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty

Roblox Settles with Alabama and West Virginia

Roblox has settled with the states of Alabama and West Virginia over concerns regarding child safety on its gaming platform. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Roblox Settles with Alabama and West Virginia

1Nebula achieves ISO 27001 certification

1Nebula has successfully obtained ISO 27001 certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to information security. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: 1Nebula achieves ISO 27001 certification