The Washington Post reported on Monday that federal law enforcement authorities have long received information about certain Americans’ mail via a little-known U.S. Postal Service operation known as the “mail covers program.” While officials argue that the program is…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
From Hype to Reality: Understanding Abandoned AI Initiatives
A survey discovered that nearly half of all new commercial artificial intelligence projects are abandoned in the middle. Navigating the AI Implementation Maze A recent study by the multinational law firm DLA Piper, which surveyed 600 top executives and decision-makers…
Cybercriminal Group UNC5537 Strikes with Major Data Breaches
In recent weeks, the cybercriminal group UNC5537 has made significant waves. This ransomware gang, potentially linked to ShinyHunters or Scattered Spider, stole over 560 million customer records from Ticketmaster. On May 28, they listed this data for sale on…
Why Cybercriminals Keep Targeting the NHS: Insights into the Latest Attack
In a statement released on 3 June, NHS England confirmed that the patient data managed by the company Synnovis for blood testing was stolen in a ransomware attack. In a threat to extort money from Synnovis, a group of…
Back-to-Back Cyberattacks Disrupt Car Dealers in the US and Canada
In recent weeks, car dealerships across the United States and Canada have been severely disrupted by consecutive cyberattacks, underlining the growing vulnerability of the automotive retail sector. These attacks, involving sophisticated ransomware operations, have caused significant operational challenges, impacting…
IT and Consulting Firms Leverage Generative AI for Employee Development
Generative AI (GenAI) has emerged as a driving focus area in the learning and development (L&D) strategies of IT and consulting firms. Companies are increasingly investing in comprehensive training programs to equip their employees with essential GenAI skills, spanning from…
Ensuring Secure Communication in the Digital Age with VPNs and Post-Quantum Cryptography
Cryptography secures online communication, but with reported losses of $534 million due to data breaches in 2023, robust encryption is crucial. Weak encryption invites breaches and man-in-the-middle attacks. Strong VPNs provide robust encryption and secure internet communication paths, essential…
NTA Faces Exam Security Crisis Amid Darknet Threats
The National Testing Agency (NTA) in India is in the midst of a serious crisis, with its staff worried about the safety of any exam due to claims that the NTA’s website was hacked. Following the cancellation of the…
Campaign Oversight Results in Leak of Senior Tories’ Private Info
Although local party anger has been expressed over the selection of Conservative Chairman Richard Holden as the party’s candidate for Basildon and Billericay, he has been appointed at the very last minute as the party’s candidate. The BBC contacted…
From Code to Chaos: BlackSuit Ransomware and The CDK Global Cyber Crisis
In recent days, the automotive industry has been hit by a significant IT outage that has disrupted operations for car dealerships across North America. The culprit? The notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details…
Cyberattacks Threaten US Hospitals: Patient Care at Risk
A severe cyberattack on Ascension, one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States, has disrupted patient care significantly. The ransomware attack, which began on May 8, has locked medical providers out of critical systems that coordinate patient…
Massive Data Breach Hits London Hospitals Following Cyber Attack
In a severe cyber attack targeting a London hospital, hackers have published a massive 400GB of sensitive data, raising significant alarm within the healthcare sector. This breach underscores the escalating threat posed by cybercriminals to critical infrastructure, especially within…
Understanding Qilin Ransomware: Threats, Origins, and Impacts on Healthcare
Qilin, also known as Agenda, is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that collaborates with affiliates to encrypt and exfiltrate data from hacked organizations, demanding a ransom in return. Despite its name deriving from a mythical Chinese creature that combines features of…
Infamous Hacker IntelBroker Breaches Apple’s Security, Leaks Internal Tool Source Code
A prominent threat actor known as IntelBroker, notorious for orchestrating several high-profile data breaches, has now set its sights on Apple. The hacker successfully leaked the company’s source code associated with several internal tools, announcing this development through a…
Fast Food Giant Jollibee Suffers Major Cyberattack, 32 Million Affected
Jollibee Foods Corp., a fast-food company specializing in Filipino fare, is investigating a report of a data breach in its delivery service system, adding its name to a growing list of companies which have been targeted by hackers in…
Behind the Breach: Understanding the Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Change Healthcare, a company that handles medical billing, claims processing, and other critical healthcare functions, fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack. The attackers gained unauthorized access to the company’s systems, compromising a vast amount of sensitive data. The Breach UnitedHealth…
The Importance of Whitelisting Scanner IPs in Cybersecurity Assessments
In the realm of cybersecurity, ensuring the safety and integrity of a network is a multifaceted endeavor. One crucial aspect of this process is the regular assessment of potential vulnerabilities within the system. As a cybersecurity professional, our work revolves…
Cybercriminals Target UPI Payments: How to Stay Safe
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the infrastructure of digital transactions in India, providing a fast, easy, and secure method for payments. However, its rapid adoption has also attracted the attention of cybercriminals. This article delves into the…
New Infostealer ‘Fickle Stealer’ Targets Sensitive Data Using Multiple Distribution Methods
Security experts are raising alarms about a new infostealer named Fickle Stealer, which is being disseminated through various techniques across the internet. Fickle Stealer engages in typical malicious activities, such as stealing sensitive files, system information, browser-stored files, and…
The Speed and Efficiency of Modern Password-Cracking Techniques
With minimal expense and a bit of time, passwords can be cracked much faster than expected using a smart brute-force guessing algorithm. A recent analysis by Kaspersky revealed that 59% of 193 million real passwords were cracked in under…