An APT group that has been missing for over a decade has reappeared in a cyber-espionage campaign aimed at organizations in Latin America and Central Africa. The Mask’s history Origins: The Mask first appeared in 2007, operating with stealth and…
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Unpatchable VPN Vulnerability Exposes Data to Attackers: What You Need to Know
In a recent revelation that has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community, researchers have unearthed a significant vulnerability in virtual private networks (VPNs) dubbed TunnelVision. This flaw, described as deep and unpatchable, poses a substantial threat to data security,…
Health Care Network in Crisis: Cyberattack Shuts Down Operations Across US
After a cyberattack this week, the largest healthcare system in the United States is diverting ambulances to “several” of its hospitals, the company said Thursday. In a statement released Thursday evening by Ascension Hospital, a nonprofit network based in…
Why Active Directory Is A Big Deal?
In a cutting-edge study by XM Cyber and the Cyentia Institute, a comprehensive analysis has unveiled a startling reality: a staggering 80% of cybersecurity vulnerabilities within organisations stem from issues related to Active Directory. This might sound like tech…
Malware Lurking in Minecraft Source Packs
In the world of gaming, customization is king. Players love tweaking their favourite games to make them even more exciting. But while mods and customizations can enhance your gaming experience, they can also hide dangerous threats. A new version of…
The 2023 USG Data Breach: 800 Accounts Compromised, A Closer Look
The Breach: Scope and impact The University System of Georgia (USG) notified 800,000 people about data breaches during the 2023 Clop MOVEit attacks. USG is a state government body that oversees 26 public colleges and universities in Georgia, serving approximately…
Akamai Expands into API Security with $450 Million Noname Deal
It was founded in 2020 and is currently one of the top API security vendors in the world. After emerging from stealth in a year, Noname has reached unicorn status, as of 2021. As a result of the $220…
US Authorities Charge LockBit Ransomware Ringleader
US officials have uncovered and indicted the ringleader of LockBit, a widespread ransomware operation that has extorted victims out of half a billion dollars. He is facing over two dozen criminal charges. According to a 26-count indictment released on…
DocGo Confirms Cyberattack: Patient Health Data Breach
In a recent turn of events, DocGo, a prominent mobile medical care firm providing healthcare services across the United States and the United Kingdom, has fallen victim to a cyberattack. The breach, confirmed by the company in a filing…
Microsoft to Enforce Executive Accountability for Cybersecurity
Microsoft is undergoing organizational adjustments to enhance cybersecurity measures throughout its products and services, focusing on holding senior leadership directly responsible. Charlie Bell, Microsoft’s executive vice president of security, outlined these changes in a recent blog post aimed at…
OpenAI and Stack Overflow Partnership: A Controversial Collaboration
The Partnership Details OpenAI and Stack Overflow are collaborating through OverflowAPI access to provide OpenAI users and customers with the correct and validated data foundation that AI technologies require to swiftly solve an issue, allowing engineers to focus on critical…
Crypto’s New Cybersecurity Initiative Led by Justine Bone
The cryptocurrency sector is on the brink of a paradigm shift in cybersecurity as it gears up to launch Crypto ISAC (Information Sharing and Analysis Center), under the adept leadership of cybersecurity expert Justine Bone. Bone, acclaimed for her…
Chinese Attackers Deployed Backdoor Quintet to Down MITRE
China-linked hackers used a variety of backdoors and Web shells to compromise the MITRE Corporation late last year. Last month, it was revealed that MITRE, widely known for its Adversarial Tactics, Techniques, and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK) framework, had been…
MITRE Links Recent Attack to China-Associated UNC5221
MITRE recently provided further insight into the recent cyber intrusion, shedding light on the new malicious software employed and a timeline detailing the attacker’s actions. In April 2024, MITRE announced a breach in one of its research and prototyping…
Empowering Indigenous Data Sovereignty: The TTP-Microsoft Partnership
The recent partnership between Te Tumu Paeroa (TTP), the office of the Māori Trustee, and Microsoft for the forthcoming data centres in Aotearoa New Zealand marks a groundbreaking development with potential global implications for indigenous data sovereignty. This agreement,…
Android App Security Alert: Proactive Measures to Prevent Unauthorized Control
Approximately a billion Android users have been threatened by a new malware infection. The latest security alert comes from Microsoft’s team who discovered a new vulnerability that may give hackers complete control of your smartphone. The latest security alert…
FBI Investigates Thousands of Fake Emails Warning of Cyber Threat You Must Do 1 Thing
Over the weekend, an alarming incident unfolded as thousands of fake emails flooded in, purportedly from the US Department of Homeland Security. The messages, titled “Urgent: Threat actor in systems,” raised concerns about a cyber threat allegedly posed by…
Debating the Risks and Realities of Artificial General Intelligence
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI), a notable shift in focus has emerged from the once lofty concerns about AI achieving sentience or triggering a hypothetical “singularity.” Instead, attention has pivoted towards a concept known as artificial…
BetterHelp Agrees to $7.8 Million Settlement for Health Data Sharing with 800,000 Users
The LockBit ransomware group has resurfaced, targeting Hooker Furniture, a significant player in the U.S. furniture industry. Alleging the theft of customer and business data, LockBit has set a deadline of May 08, 2024, for its publication. Meanwhile, BetterHelp,…
LAPD Website Unexpectedly Offline; Ransomware Ruled Out, Cause Unclear
On Friday afternoon, the Los Angeles Police Department’s website went down due to an overload, officials said, despite claims on social media that an online group was responsible for the outage through their “cyber attack.” It is widely believed…