In a recent development, a critical server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability has been discovered in Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure servers, marked as CVE-2024-21893. Security experts have confirmed that this vulnerability is being actively exploited by multiple attackers,…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Canadian Cybercriminal Sentenced to Two Years Agrees to Return All Victims for Stolen Funds
A Canadian hacker hailing from Ottawa, Matthew Philbert, known for his prolific cyber exploits, particularly targeting individuals, has been sentenced to a two-year prison term. Philbert’s modus operandi involved infecting computers with malware, gaining unauthorized access to devices, and…
MoS Finance Comments Google’s Swift Response in Removing 2,200 Deceptive Loan Apps
According to the government, over 2,200 fraudulent loan apps have been suspended or removed from Google’s Play Store between September 2022 and August 2023, as outlined in a written statement issued by the government on Tuesday. As per a…
Canon Patches Seven Critical Flaws in Small Office Printers
Canon, a Japanese electronics company, released software patches on Monday that address seven major vulnerabilities impacting numerous small office printer models. Buffer overflow flaws are the issues that can be used to execute code remotely over a network or…
HPE Cybersecurity Challenge: Data Breach Sparks Investigation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a leading technology company, is currently grappling with a potential security breach as reports emerge of sensitive data being offered for sale on a prominent hacking forum. This latest incident underscores the persistent challenges faced…
ChatGPT Faces Data Protection Questions in Italy
OpenAI’s ChatGPT is facing renewed scrutiny in Italy as the country’s data protection authority, Garante, asserts that the AI chatbot may be in violation of data protection rules. This follows a previous ban imposed by Garante due to alleged…
Can Face Biometrics Prevent AI-Generated Deepfakes?
AI-Generated deep fakes on the rise A serious threat to the reliability of identity verification and authentication systems is the emergence of AI-generated deepfakes that attack face biometric systems. The prediction by Gartner, Inc. that by 2026, 30% of businesses…
‘Leaky Vessels’ Cloud Flaws Enable Container Escapes Worldwide
Researchers discovered a collection of four vulnerabilities in container engine components dubbed “Leaky Vessels,” three of which allow the perpetrators to escape out of containers and perform malicious operations on the host system. One of the vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-21626, affects…
Northern Light Health Ensures Patient Record Security Following Weekend Cyberattack
After some of Northern Light Health’s computer servers were compromised over the weekend, electronic health records for patients have been restored online. As a result of detecting abnormalities on a few servers, the healthcare network took off some of…
Facebook’s Two Decades: Four Transformative Impacts on the World
As Facebook celebrates its 20th anniversary, it’s a moment to reflect on the profound impact the platform has had on society. From revolutionizing social media to sparking privacy debates and reshaping political landscapes, Facebook, now under the umbrella of…
Binance Data Breach Sparks Concerns: Dark Web Sale Rumors Surface
In a surprising development, cryptocurrency giant Binance finds itself facing the looming threat of a potential data breach, as claims circulate on the dark web suggesting the sale of sensitive user information. This occurrence has sent shockwaves throughout the…
EU Takes a Leap Forward with Cybersecurity Certification Scheme
What is the EU cybersecurity certification scheme? The EUCC, or EU cybersecurity certification scheme, has an implementing rule that was adopted by the European Commission. The result is consistent with the cybersecurity certification methodology under consideration on EUCC, which was…
Watch Out for Phone Scams
At the extent of people’s gullibility, there is an increasing cybersecurity threat known as “vishing” which has become a cause for concern, impacting unsuspecting individuals and even businesses. Vishing, short for voice phishing, involves scammers attempting to trick people…
Telegram Emerges as Hub for Cybercrime, Phishing Attacks as Cheap as $230
Cybersecurity experts raise alarms as Telegram becomes a hotspot for cybercrime, fueling the rise of phishing attacks. This trend facilitates mass assaults at a shockingly low cost, highlighting the “democratization” of cyber threats. In a recent development, cybersecurity researchers shed…
Elite Supplements: The Latest Aussie Business to Fall Victim to a Cyber Attack
Consumers of a popular Australian supplement brand are being alerted about the possibility that the company’s hack exposed their personal data. In an email obtained by NCA NewsWire, Elite Supplements notified clients that the business had experienced a cyberattack…
US Authorities Identify Iranian Connection in Recent Cybersecurity Breaches
It has been announced that six Iranian officials have been sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Iranian government organization responsible for the series of malicious cyber activities directed against critical infrastructure…
Security Breach at AnyDesk: Production Servers Hacked, Password Reset
AnyDesk, a widely used remote desktop application, is currently grappling with a significant security breach that has raised alarm among its user base. The company recently disclosed that malicious actors successfully infiltrated its production servers, gaining unauthorized access to…
Phone Scam Siphons Over $200,000 from Bank Account Holder
A bank account holder recounts losing over $200,000 due to phone accessibility issues. Heidi Diamond became a victim of a cyber scam known as sim-swapping, resulting in the depletion of her bank account. Sim-swapping involves fraudsters deceiving cell phone companies…
Cybersecurity Crisis on US Healthcare Sector Children Hospital in Alarms
In a recent and alarming development, Lurie Children’s Hospital, a distinguished pediatric care facility in Chicago, has been forced to disconnect its network due to a pressing “cybersecurity matter.” This precautionary step is a response to the escalating cyber…
Leaked Data from Binance Taken Down
One of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world’s security has come under scrutiny following the recent disclosure of private information from Binance on GitHub. Several documents, including code, internal passwords, and architecture diagrams, were purportedly released by an account…