Category: Cybersecurity Insiders

Meet the Phishing service platform named Darcula

Cybersecurity analysts at Netcraft, an internet service company based in London, have recently uncovered a sophisticated phishing platform dubbed ‘Darcula.’ This platform, known as a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) operation, provides users with template-based guidance for setting up phishing websites. What sets…

Hot Topic customers targeted by Credential Stuffing attacks

Hot Topic, the American fashion retailer, experienced two waves of credential stuffing attacks in November of the previous year. Investigations have revealed that these attacks resulted in the leakage of customer information, including partial payment data. Credential stuffing involves hackers…

NHS patient data published on the Dark Web

In a concerning development, a well-known ransomware collective known as INC Ransom has recently disclosed a portion of pilfered data linked to the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) on the obscure corners of the internet known as the dark web.…

The human-AI partnership: a guide towards secure coding

[Pieter Danhieux Co-Founder and CEO, Secure Code Warrior] The doomsayers are, so far, losing the argument. The panic around AI replacing humans has been countered with a new narrative: “Let AI redefine your job rather than replace it.” According to…

Ransomware attack on Big Issue and University of Winnipeg

The Qilin Ransomware group is under scrutiny for breaching the servers of the UK-based newspaper ‘The Big Issue Group.’ Reports indicate that the perpetrators successfully accessed confidential data from the victim and are now holding the entire database hostage, encrypting…

New Zealand accuses China for hacking the Parliament

After the United Kingdom’s purported accusation against China of launching a cyber attack on its Electoral Commission in 2021, allegedly aimed at stealing data pertaining to over 40 million voters, New Zealand (NZ) government has directly pointed fingers at China…

Medusa Ransomware group demands $700k from victims

Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD), a governmental entity in Texas, has made headlines due to a sophisticated cyber attack suspected to be orchestrated by the Medusa Ransomware group. The incident came to light on March 24th, 2024, prompting an emergency meeting…

Understanding the Various Types of DDoS Attacks and Their Implications

In today’s interconnected digital world, Distributed Denial of (DDoS) attacks have emerged as a significant threat to online businesses, organizations, and even individuals. These attacks can disrupt essential services, compromise sensitive data, and incur substantial financial losses. Understanding the different…