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…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
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…
Watch Out for Cyber Scams Impersonating Police
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has raised an alarm regarding a spike in cybercrime, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officers to extort money from unsuspecting victims. Collaborating with Microsoft, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has already taken…
Digital Arrest Scam: Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 3.8 Crore to Scammers
A 73-year-old man recently lost Rs 3.8 crore due to the ‘digital arrest’ threat posed by fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officers. The fraudsters held him under ‘digital arrest’ from May 5 to 10, saying that he was under Mumbai police…
64% of Indian Firms Hit by Ransomware in the Last Year: Sophos
A report by cybersecurity solutions vendor Sophos revealed that ransomware attacks against Indian organisations decreased to 64% this year from 73% recorded last year. As per the company’s yearly ‘State of Ransomware in India 2024′ report, victims are facing…
Cyber Attack Disrupts Christie’s £670m Art Auctions
Auction house Christie’s is grappling with significant disruptions in its attempt to sell art and high-value items worth an estimated $840 million (£670 million) due to a sophisticated cyberattack. This incident has significantly impacted their spring auctions, which feature…
LockBit Ransomware Group Challenges FBI: Opens Contest to Find Dmitry Yuryevich
LockBitSupp, the alleged administrator of the notorious LockBit ransomware group, has responded publicly to recent efforts by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and international law enforcement to identify and apprehend him. Following the restoration of previously seized domains,…
Unjammable Navigation System Successfully Tested in Airborne Trial
The government, which helped fund the research, said it was the first test of its kind that was publicly acknowledged by the government, which may pave the way for a GPS backup system that is unjammable in the future.…
Hackers Tracking Victims with DNS Tricks
Cybercriminals have adopted a highly intricate technique known as DNS tunnelling to carry out malicious activities such as tracking victims and scanning network vulnerabilities, posing a significant threat to cybersecurity. DNS tunnelling involves the encoding of data or commands…