In the rapidly changing landscape of cybersecurity dangers, two threats are often in discussion, ransomware and extortionware. While both have some similarities, it is important to understand their differences for efficient defense tactics. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Proton VPN Doubles Down on its Fight Against Online Censorship
With internet restrictions growing, one of the top VPN services has stepped up its efforts to combat online censorship Virtual private networks (VPNs) are essential tools for people living under stringent censorship because of their IP spoofing capabilities, which…
South Korea on High Alert as North Korean Hackers Eye Construction Sector Data
There have been warnings from South Korea’s cybersecurity authorities regarding North Korea’s attempts to hack into construction and machinery websites to steal data for their development projects. During the past year, the number of hacking attempts by North Korea…
Massive Email Address Exposure: SOCRadar.io Data Scraping Incident
A significant security concern has arisen following the exposure of an estimated 332 million email addresses online, allegedly scraped from the security intelligence platform SOCRadar.io. The massive data dump was reportedly posted on a cybercrime forum by a threat…
How North Korean Attackers Deployed Malware Via VPN Bug Exploit
In a concerning event, North Korean state-sponsored have again displayed their advanced cyber capabilities by abusing flaws in VPN software updates to plant malware. The incident highlights the rising threats from state-sponsored actors in the cybersecurity sector. “The Information Community…
Louvre and Top French Museums Fall Victim to Ransomware Attack, Including Olympic Sites
Over 40 museums in France, including the Grand Palais, a key venue for the upcoming Paris Olympics, and the world-famous Louvre, recently fell victim to a discernible ransomware attack. The breach, which occurred over the weekend of August 3rd,…
Microsoft Update Alert: 70% Of Windows Users Are Now At Risk
Microsoft’s end-of-support date for Windows 10 is approaching on October 14, 2025, and the operating system is already facing a serious security threat. With 70% of Windows users still operating Windows 10, the situation in terms of cyber-attacks has…
Federal Watchdog Calls on EPA to Formulate Comprehensive Cybersecurity Plan for Water Systems
The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has called on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to urgently formulate a strategy to combat the increasing risk of cyber attacks targeting the country’s drinking and wastewater systems. This recommendation was outlined in a…
Ransomware Attack on OneBlood Disrupts Florida Blood Supply Chain, Urgent Call for Donations
A recent ransomware attack on OneBlood, a leading blood supplier in the southeastern United States, has severely impacted the blood supply chain in Florida. This cyberattack has prompted urgent health warnings and a call for donations from Florida health…
New Ransomware Threat: Hunters International Deploys SharpRhino RAT
In a troubling development for cybersecurity professionals, the Hunters International ransomware group has introduced a sophisticated new remote access trojan (RAT) called SharpRhino. This C#-based malware is specifically designed to target IT workers and breach corporate networks through a…
Cryptojacking Attacks Soar 409% in India Amid a Global Shift in Cybersecurity Tactics
A rise in technology has also led to an increase in cybersecurity concerns as a result of the rise of technology. It is becoming more and more common for users across the world to fall victim to online scams…
The Need For A Vulnerability Operations Center (VOC) in Modern Cybersecurity
Many organisations tend to focus on immediate threats, prioritising the detection and mitigation of the latest vulnerabilities. However, this approach overlooks a broader issue: many cyberattacks exploit vulnerabilities that have existed for years. In fact, 76% of vulnerabilities targeted…
MCA to Strike Off 400 Chinese Companies for Fraud in India
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) is preparing to strike off as many as 400 Chinese companies operating in India due to severe financial irregularities and incorporation-related fraud. These companies, which primarily deal in online loans and job services,…
Cybercriminals Impersonate Law Enforcement in New ‘Digital Detention’ Scam
As part of a collaboration between the Indian Cyber Coordination Centre (I4C) and Microsoft, an anti-cyber fraud agency has banned more than 1,000 Skype accounts that are believed to have been used to intimidate, blackmail, extort and digitally arrest…
Hackers Steal 6 Terabytes Data, Sells on Dark Web
The City of Columbus faces a major cybersecurity threat due to a hacking group Rhysida’s claims of stealing a massive 6.5 terabytes of sensitive information. The data heist happened after a ransomware attack on July 18 that forced the city…
Hackers Spreading Malicious Python Packages Through Popular Developer Q&A Platform
The malware hidden within the package functioned as a comprehensive information stealer, targeting a wide range of data. This included web browser passwords, cookies, credit card details, cryptocurrency wallets, and information from messaging apps like Telegram, Signal, and Session.…
Keytronic Lost Over $17 Million Due to a Ransomware Attack
Keytronic, an electronic manufacturing services supplier, has said that it lost more than $17 million as a result of a ransomware assault in May. The American technology firm established in 1969 as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of keyboards…
Massive Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 2.9 Billion People Worldwide
No matter how cautious you are online, your personal data can still be vulnerable, as demonstrated by a recent data breach that exposed the information of 2.9 billion people. This alarming incident was brought to light as part of…
New APK Scam: Protect Your Bank Account from Fraudsters
Punjab and Sind Bank (PSB) recently issued a public notice alerting customers to a new scam involving fraudulent messages and malicious APK files. This scam threatens grave financial losses if customers do not take proper precautions. How the APK…
OpenAI’s Tool Can Detect Chat-GPT Written Texts
OpenAI to Release AI Detection Tool OpenAI has been at the forefront of the evolving AI landscape, doing wonders with its machine learning and natural language processing capabilities. One of its best creations, ChatGPT, is known for creating human-like text.…