The US Supreme Court is set to take two landmark cases over Facebook and Nvidia that may rewrite the way investors sue the tech sector after scandals. Two firms urge the Court to narrow legal options available for investment…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
New Flaws in Fortinet, SonicWall, and Grafana Pose Significant Threats
Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has discovered new IT vulnerabilities that affect Fortinet, SonicWall, Grafana Labs, and CyberPanel, among others. The report for the week of October 23-29 identifies seven security flaws that require immediate attention from security…
How to Protect Yourself Against Phishing Extortion Scams Involving Personal Data
Imagine receiving an email with a photo of your house, address, and a threatening message that seems ripped from a horror movie. Unfortunately, this is the reality of modern phishing scams, where attackers use personal information to intimidate victims…
LightSpy Update Expands Surveillance on iOS Devices
It has been discovered that a newer version of LightSpy spyware, commonly used to target iOS devices, has been enhanced with the capability to compromise the security and stability of the device. LightSpy for macOS was first discovered by…
Scammers Impersonate Thunder Bay RCMP in New Phone Spoofing Scheme
Phone number of the RCMP used in scams across Thunder Bay. The local Royal Canadian Mounted Police detachment is warning residents of Thunder Bay about a phone scam. Scammers are spoofing the official RCMP number, 807-623-2791, which will have…
Rising Bank Fraud: Steps You Can Take to Safeguard Your Money
Bank fraud is becoming an increasingly serious issue, with cybercriminals devising new tactics to access people’s bank accounts. In 2023, global losses from bank fraud reached nearly $500 billion, according to the 2024 NASDAQ Global Financial Crimes Report. As…
Tech Expert Warns AI Could Surpass Humans in Cyber Attacks by 2030
Jacob Steinhardt, an assistant professor at the University of California, Berkeley, shared insights at a recent event in Toronto, Canada, hosted by the Global Risk Institute. During his keynote, Steinhardt, an expert in electrical engineering, computer science, and statistics,…
Advanced Persistent Teenagers: A Rising Security Threat
If you ask some of the field’s top cybersecurity executives what their biggest concerns are, you might not expect bored teenagers to come up. However, in recent years, this totally new generation of money-motivated hackers has carried out some…
Balancing Act: Russia’s New Data Decree and the Privacy Dilemma
Data Privacy and State Access Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Communications, and Mass Media has introduced a draft decree specifying the conditions under which authorities can access staff and customer data from businesses operating in Russia, according to Forbes. The…
Securing Generative AI: Tackling Unique Risks and Challenges
Generative AI has introduced a new wave of technological innovation, but it also brings a set of unique challenges and risks. According to Phil Venables, Chief Information Security Officer of Google Cloud, addressing these risks requires expanding traditional cybersecurity…
Bitdefender’s Perspective on Weaponized AI and Its Impact on Cybersecurity
Taking cybersecurity seriously is one of the biggest things users can do to protect their company from cyberattacks. While discussing with Bogdan “Bob” Botezatu, Director of Threat Research at Bitdefender, to get a deeper understanding of what is happening…
Cambodia-Based Cybercriminals Exploit Digital Arrest Scam on Indian Victims
Human traffickers, according to a report by India Today, are luring Indian citizens to Cambodia, offering them job opportunities, and then coercing them into committing thousands of dollars worth of online financial fraud and cyber crimes. A growing number…
Meta Struggles to Curb Misleading Ads on Hacked Facebook Pages
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has come under fire for its failure to adequately prevent misleading political ads from being run on hacked Facebook pages. A recent investigation by ProPublica and the Tow Center for Digital Journalism uncovered…
Behind the Search Bar: How Google Algorithm Shapes Our Perspectives
Search engines like Google have become the gateway to information. We rely on them for everything from trivial facts to critical news updates. However, what if these seemingly neutral tools were subtly shaping the way we perceive the world? According…
Microsoft Warns of Russian Spear-Phishing Campaign Targeting Multiple Organizations
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has discovered a new attack campaign by Russian hacker group Midnight Blizzard, targeted at thousands of users from over 100 organisations. The attack uses spear-phishing emails that contain RDP configuration files, allowing perpetrators to connect to…
Cybersecurity and AI Challenges: How Companies Must Evolve to Stay Secure and Competitive
Cybersecurity remains a big concern, with a recent study from DataDome showing that 91% of websites are at risk from bot attacks. The study looked at over 14,000 sites in industries like healthcare, luxury goods, and e-commerce, revealing that…
Redline And Meta Infostealers Targeted in Operation Magnus
The Dutch National Police claimed on Monday that they had secured “full access” to all servers employed by the Redline and Meta infostealers, two of the most common cybercrime tools on the internet. Infostealer malware is a major cybersecurity…
Strava’s Privacy Flaws: Exposing Sensitive Locations of Leaders and Users Alike
Strava, a popular app for runners and cyclists, is once again in the spotlight due to privacy concerns. Known for its extensive mapping tools, Strava’s heatmap feature can inadvertently expose sensitive locations, as recently highlighted by a report from…
Cybersecurity Beyond Phishing: Six Underrated Threats
Cybercriminals are continually developing new methods to exploit vulnerabilities, and even the most tech-savvy individuals and organizations can find themselves at risk. While some cyberattacks like phishing and malware are well-known, several lesser-known but equally dangerous threats require attention. This…
FBI Warns of Cybercriminals Stealing Cookies to Bypass Security
Cybercriminals are now targeting cookies, specifically the “remember-me” type, to gain unauthorized access to email accounts. These small files store login information for ease of access, helping users bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). However, when a hacker obtains these cookies,…