Amidst an ever-growing demand for electricity, artificial intelligence (AI) is stepping in to mitigate power disruptions. Aseef Raihan vividly recalls a chilling night in February 2021 in San Antonio, Texas, during winter storm Uri. As temperatures plunged to -19°C,…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
X’s URL Blunder Sparks Security Concerns
X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, recently grappled with a significant security flaw within its iOS app. The issue involved an automatic alteration of Twitter.com links to X.com links within Xeets, causing widespread concern among users.…
E-Challan Fraud, Man Loses Rs 50,000 Despite Not Sharing Bank OTP
In a cautionary tale from Thane, a 41-year-old man, M.R. Bhosale, found himself embroiled in a sophisticated online scam after his father fell victim to a deceptive text message. The incident sheds light on the dangers of trusting unknown…
Cybercriminals Employ Obfuscation in Invoice Phishing Malware Campaigns
An array of cunning cyberattack campaigns utilizing seemingly innocuous invoices to deliver malware attacks have been uncovered by cybersecurity researchers. In this deceptive campaign, malicious Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file attachments are embedded in phishing emails that have been…
Windows Systems Vulnerable to Attacks Due to Critical ‘BatBadBut’ Rust Flaw
A significant security loophole within the Rust standard library has emerged, posing a threat specifically to Windows users by enabling potential command injection attacks. Designated as CVE-2024-24576 and carrying a maximum severity score of 10.0 according to the Common…
Secrets of SharePoint Security: New Techniques to Evade Detection
According to a recent discovery by Varonis Threat Labs, two new techniques have emerged that pose a significant threat to data security within SharePoint, a widely used platform for file management. These techniques enable users to evade detection and…
The Future of Quantum Computers: Challenging Space Encryption with Light
In the realm of technology and communications, the race for supremacy between quantum computers and space encryption is intensifying. While quantum computers hold the promise of unprecedented processing power, space encryption, leveraging light to beam data around, presents a…
AI Could Be As Impactful as Electricity, Predicts Jamie Dimon
Jamie Dimon might be concerned about the economy, but he’s optimistic regarding artificial intelligence. In his annual shareholder letter, JP Morgan Chase’s (JPM) CEO stated that he believes the effects of AI on business, society, and the economy would…
The Vulture in Cyberspace: A Threat to Your Finances
In the digital landscape where information flows freely and transactions occur at the speed of light, a new predator has emerged. Aptly named the “Vulture,” this cyber threat silently circles its unsuspecting prey, waiting for the right moment to strike.…
AI Integration in Cybersecurity Challenges
In the ongoing battle against cyber threats, government and corporate heads are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for a stronger defense. However, the companies are facing a trio of significant hurdles. Firstly, the reliance…
Threatening Emails Rattle Bengal Schools: Police Pursue Latvia Lead
In a statement announced Tuesday, the Kolkata Police said that more than 20 schools across the city have been threatened with bombs, which have been later revealed as hoaxes. According to the sender, bombs had been placed in numerous…
Look Out For SIM Swap Scams: Tips for Bitcoin Security
In today’s digitised world, safeguarding personal information and digital assets is of great importance. One emerging threat is the SIM swap scam, a sophisticated form of identity theft where fraudsters manipulate mobile carriers to transfer a victim’s phone number…
91,000 Smart LG TV Devices Susceptible to Unauthorised Remote Access
New vulnerabilities have been discovered in LG TVs that could allow unauthorised access to the devices’ root systems, possibly exposing thousands of units worldwide. The finding, made as part of Bitdefender’s continuing inspection of the popular Internet of Things…
Under Siege: Ukrainian Cyber Warriors Erase Vital Russian Military Data Center
On April 8 of this year, sources in the Ukrainian Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) told the Kyiv Independent that Ukrainian hackers, possibly linked to the SBU, destroyed a data centre used by Russian military, energy, and telecommunications companies.…
Sidestepping SharePoint Security: Two New Techniques to Evade Exfiltration Detection
Recently, Varonis Threat Labs uncovered two novel techniques that allow threat actors to sidestep SharePoint security controls, evading detection while exfiltrating files. In this blog, we delve into these techniques and explore their implications for organizations relying on SharePoint for…
India’s Businesses Under Huge Cyber Threats, Kaspersky Reported
Indian businesses are being warned about the looming threat of ransomware attacks by cybersecurity experts. These attacks not only jeopardize company data but also pose a serious risk to user information. To address this urgent issue, experts stress the importance…
LinkedIn Users Targeted in Complex Phishing Scheme
LinkedIn Users Targeted in Complex Phishing Scheme A concerning security threat has emerged for users of the professional networking platform LinkedIn. Known as the “Microsoft Two-Step Phishing Campaign,” this attack involves hackers using compromised profiles to deceive users and…
Fostering Cybersecurity Culture: From Awareness to Action
The recent film “The Beekeeper” opens with a portrayal of a cyberattack targeting an unsuspecting victim, highlighting the modern challenges posed by technology-driven crimes. The protagonist, Adam Clay, portrayed by Jason Statham, embarks on a mission to track down…
E-commerce Breach: Hackers Target Magento, Steal Payment Data
In a concerning development for e-commerce security, hackers have been discovered exploiting a critical flaw in the popular Magento platform, leaving numerous online stores vulnerable to data breaches. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-20720 with a severity score of 9.1,…
Hackers Siphon 340,000 Social Security Numbers From U.S. Consulting Firm
Greylock McKinnon Associates (GMA) has discovered a data breach in which hackers gained access to 341,650 Social Security numbers. The data breach was disclosed last week on Friday on Maine’s government website, where the state issues data breach notifications.…