Kyivstar experienced a large-scale malfunction in December 2023, resulting in the outage of mobile communications and the internet for about 24 million users for several days. How? Russian hackers broke into the Ukrainian telecommunications giant’s system in May 2023.…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
SBU Cybersecurity Chief Exposes Persistent Hacker Presence in Kyivstar
An attack on Kyivstar, a telco company that has some 24 million users in Ukraine, appears to have been carried out by Russia’s Sandworm crew last month. It appears they shut down mobile and internet services to these users. …
Microsoft is Rolling out an AI Powered Key
Prepare for a paradigm shift as Microsoft takes a giant leap forward with a game-changing announcement – the integration of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) key in their keyboards, the most substantial update in 30 years. This futuristic addition promises…
Google Disables 30 Million Chrome User Cookies
Eliminating Cookies: Google’s Next Plan Google has been planning to eliminate cookies for years, and today is the first of many planned quiet periods. About 30 million users, or 1% of the total, had their cookies disabled by the Chrome…
23andMe Faces Legal Backlash Over Data Breach and Blames Victims
Facing a deluge of more than 30 lawsuits from individuals impacted by a substantial data breach, genomics company 23andMe has taken a defensive stance by placing responsibility on the victims themselves. The breach came to light in October when customer…
Orbit Chain Loses $86M in Cross-Chain Bridge Hack
Orbit Chain, a South Korean platform designed to act as a multi-asset blockchain hub, revealed a massive breach on December 31, 2023. The company disclosed an “unidentified access to Orbit Bridge,” its decentralised cross-chain technology, which resulted in the…
Patient Privacy in Focus: Healthcare’s Cyber Challenges
Amidst the rapid evolution of technology in healthcare, a crucial focus has come to light: the security of medical devices. Let’s explore the intricacies of this issue together, understanding its importance and finding the right balance between advancing technology and…
Estes Declines Ransom Demand Amidst Personal Data Breach and Theft
Estes Express Lines, a major private freight shipping company in the United States, has notified over 20,000 customers about a security breach where their personal information was stolen by unknown hackers. The company revealed that on October 1, 2023,…
Russia Hacks Surveillance Cameras to Monitor Attacks in Kyiv
During Tuesday’s intense missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, which left over 250,000 people without internet or electricity amid dropping winter temperatures, Russian military intelligence broke into surveillance cameras to spy on Ukrainian air defenses and Kyiv’s vital…
Regenerate and Conquer: Wolverine’s Real-Time Damage System to Dominate the Gaming Landscape
Marvel’s Wolverine has leaked details which suggest that the game will use advanced features, even those that are not available on current PlayStation 5 hardware, to play the game. In the recent Insomniac data breach, a new rumour has…
Hackers Leak 50 Million Records in ‘Free Leaksmas’ Spree
Just before Christmas, hackers leaked around 50 million records full of private information. They shared these leaks on the Dark Web under the name “Free Leaksmas.” It seems like they were doing this to thank each other and attract new…
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe: Law Firm Suffers Data Breach, Sensitive Health Info Leaked
A renowned San Francisco-based international law firm, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe, recently suffered a data breach. In the breach which was discovered in March 2023, sensitive health information belonging to more than 637,000 individuals was compromised. Apparently, the breach occurred…
2024 Data Dilemmas: Navigating Localization Mandates and AI Regulations
Data has been increasing in value for years and there have been many instances when it has been misused or stolen, so it is no surprise that regulators are increasingly focused on it. Shortly, global data regulation is likely…
Cookie Intrusion: Urgent Warning as Malware Targets Google Accounts
In a chilling development on the cybersecurity front, a potent new malware strain has emerged, employing an unconventional tactic to infiltrate Google accounts. This intricate risk leverages cookies, typically used for benign website functionality, as a gateway for unauthorised…
U.S DOE Announces $70 Million Funding for Improving
Funding that will support research into tech Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced funding of up to $70 million to support research into technologies intended to reduce risks and increase resilience to energy delivery infrastructure from a variety…
Open AI Moves to Minimize Regulatory Risk on Data Privacy in EU
While the majority of the world was celebrating the arrival of 2024, it was back to work for ChatGPT’s parent company, OpenAI. After being investigated for violating people’s privacy, the firm is believed to be rushing against the clock…
Unveiling Free VPN Risks: Protecting Online Privacy and Security
If you’re seeking enhanced security and privacy for your online activities, you might be considering the use of a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are specifically crafted to accomplish this task. A quality VPN channels your…
The Biggest Tech Talent Gap Can Be Found in the SAP Ecosystem
In today’s job market, employers are facing a challenge in finding the right talent for tech roles that go beyond just coding. They’re not just looking for people who can write code; they want individuals who can implement, integrate, and…
Fortifying iPhone Security: Stolen Device Protection & Essential Tips Amid Rising Theft Concerns
Numerous iPhones, often regarded as some of the best in the market, are pilfered daily on a global scale. Apple aims to address this issue with the upcoming release of iOS 17.3, introducing a feature called Stolen Device Protection.However,…
SaaS Challenges and How to Overcome Them
According to 25% of participants in an IBM study conducted in September 2022 among 3,000 companies and tech executives worldwide, security worries stand in the way of their ability to achieve their cloud-related goals. Nowadays, a lot of organizations think…