The 78-year-old London-based architecture and design company Arup has a lot of accolades. With more than 18,000 employees spread over 34 offices worldwide, its accomplishments include designing the renowned Sydney Opera House and Manchester’s Etihad Stadium. Currently, it is…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Teaching AI Sarcasm: The Next Frontier in Human-Machine Communication
In a remarkable breakthrough, a team of university researchers in the Netherlands has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) platform capable of recognizing sarcasm. According to a report from The Guardian, the findings were presented at a meeting of the Acoustical…
IBM’s Exit from Cybersecurity Software Shakes the Industry
In an unexpected move that has disrupted the cybersecurity equilibrium, IBM has announced its exit from the cybersecurity software market by selling its QRadar SaaS portfolio to Palo Alto Networks. This development has left many Chief Information Security Officers…
Financial Institutions Now Required to Disclose Breaches Within 30 Days
The 30-Day Deadline The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is demanding financial institutions to report security vulnerabilities within 30 days of discovering them. Why the Change? On Wednesday, the SEC adopted revisions to Regulation S-P, which controls how consumers’ personal…
Cybercriminals Exploit Windows Quick Assist in Latest Ransomware Campaign
A recent wave of cyberattacks has seen financially motivated criminals leveraging Windows Quick Assist, a built-in remote control and screen-sharing tool, to deploy Black Basta ransomware on victim networks. Microsoft has investigated these attacks since mid-April 2024, identifying the…
Deepfakes and AI’s New Threat to Cyber Security
With its potential to manipulate reality, violate privacy, and facilitate crimes like fraud and character assassination, deepfake technology presents significant risks to celebrities, prominent individuals, and the general public. This article analyses recent incidents which bring such risks to…
North Korean Hacker Group Kimsuky Deploys New Linux Malware ‘Gomir’ via Trojanized Software Installers
North Korean hacker group Kimsuky has unveiled a new Linux malware named “Gomir,” a variant of the GoBear backdoor. This development marks a significant advancement in the group’s cyber espionage tactics. Kimsuky, linked to North Korea’s military intelligence, the…
Banco Santander Reports Data Breach, Reaffirms Transaction Security
There was a malicious incident reported by Bank Santander that involved an individual who had accessed the data of one of its service providers. The malicious incident resulted in a data breach, which affected the bank’s customers and posed…
How Attackers Distribute Malware to Foxit PDF Reader Users
Threat actors are exploiting a vulnerability in Foxit PDF Reader’s alert system to deliver malware through booby-trapped PDF documents, according to researchers at Check Point. The researchers have identified several campaigns targeting Foxit Reader users with malicious PDF files.…
Quantum Navigation Systems: Safeguarding Against GPS Spoofing
Britain has achieved a world-first with a series of test flights that show the key technologies of a future quantum navigation system meant to counter one of the most potentially dangerous, yet little discussed, dangers to transportation: GPS jamming and…
Google Introduces Advanced Anti-Theft and Data Protection Features for Android Devices
Google is set to introduce multiple anti-theft and data protection features later this year, targeting devices from Android 10 up to the upcoming Android 15. These new security measures aim to enhance user protection in cases of device theft…
Self Proclaimed “Crypto King” Aiden Pleterski Charged With $30 Million Scam
Aiden Pleterski, also known as the “Crypto King,” and his partner, Colin Murphy, have been arrested and charged with allegedly defrauding investors of $40 million CAD (about $30 million USD) in a cryptocurrency and foreign exchange investment scam. Earlier…
Surge in Cyber Attacks on German Businesses Costs Billions of Euros
Around 80% of targeted firms have fallen victim to data theft, espionage, or sabotage, according to the German digital industry association Bitkom. Cybercrime is on the rise in Germany, with damages estimated to cost the economy €148 billion annually.…
Scammers Use Phony DocuSign Templates to Blackmail and Defraud Companies
Phishing emails impersonating DocuSign are on the rise, driven by a thriving underground market for fake templates and login credentials. In the past month, researchers from Abnormal Security have observed a significant increase in phishing attacks designed to mimic…
From Crisis to Continuity: Ascension Ransomware’s Ongoing Toll on Healthcare
In response to a recent ransomware attack that affected the care of eight Detroit-area hospitals, Ascension Michigan is providing more information about how a recent ransomware attack is affecting patient care. In May, St. Louis-based Ascension reported a major…
Hamilton Library Struggles to Restore Services After Cyberattack
Hamilton Public Library’s services have been severely disrupted for three months following a ransomware attack on the City of Hamilton’s computer systems. Public computers remain offline at all 23 library branches, and there’s no clear timeline for when these…
Singing River Health System Suffers Major Data Breach, 895,000 Impacted
A ransomware attack that took place in August 2023 is now estimated to have affected 895,204 people within the Singing River Health System. The Singing River Health System operates three hospitals in Mississippi, one in Pascagoula, one in Ocean…
AI Enables the Return of Private Cloud
Private cloud providers may be among the primary winners of today’s generative AI gold rush, as CIOs are reconsidering private clouds, whether on-premises or hosted by a partner, after previously dismissing them in favour of public clouds. At the…
Privacy and Security Risks in Chinese Electric Vehicles: Unraveling the Data Dilemma
The rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has transformed the automotive industry, promising cleaner energy and reduced emissions. But as we enjoy this automotive transformation, we must also grapple with the intricate web of data collection and privacy concerns woven…
Government Struggles with Low Arrest Rate Amidst 31 Lakh Cyber Fraud Complaints
From the high-profile AIIMS cyber attack to widespread data leaks like that of the ICMR, the National Cyber Crime Portal (NCRP) has seen an alarming rise in cyber fraud complaints. Since 2020, the portal has received 31 lakh complaints…