Elon Musk’s aerospace manufacturing and space transport services firm, SpaceX, is believed to have experienced a cybersecurity incident involving a data breach with Hunters International, an infamous hacker group that allegedly released samples of the SpaceX data breach. The…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
5 Attack Trends Your Company Should Be Aware Of
Cybersecurity is always evolving and demands ongoing awareness Every day, Microsoft analyzes over 78 trillion security signals to gain a deeper understanding of the current threat pathways and methodologies. Since last year, we’ve seen a shift in how threat actors…
Modern Phishing Attacks: Insights from the Egress Phishing Threat Trends Report
Phishing attacks have long been a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape, but as technology evolves, so do the tactics employed by cybercriminals. The latest insights from the Egress Phishing Threat Trends Report shed light on the sophistication and…
North Korean Hackers Exploit LinkedIn in Targeted Attacks
The North Korean hacker group Lazarus has once again made headlines, this time for exploiting LinkedIn in their cyber operations. According to a report by blockchain security analytics firm SlowMist, Lazarus hackers are leveraging the professional networking platform to…
Deceptive npm Packages Employed to Deceive Software Developers into Malware Installation
A persistent scheme aimed at software developers involves fraudulent npm packages disguised as job interview opportunities, with the intention of deploying a Python backdoor onto their systems. Securonix, a cybersecurity company, has been monitoring this campaign, dubbed DEV#POPPER, which…
The Tech Landscape: Rubrik, TikTok, and Early-Stage Startups
The idea that the public markets are not as exclusive to tech firms as some believed was reinforced by Rubrik’s aggressive IPO pricing and the positive response it received from the public markets following its listing. If Rubrik’s outcome is…
How to Erase The Personal Details Google Knows About You
One can get a sense of the volume of data they are giving away to Google every day by considering all the things they do on Chrome, Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, and other Google services. That is… a lot…
TCS CEO Predicts AI Revolution to Decimate India’s Call Center Industry in Just One Year
As early as next year, Tata Consultancy Services’ head said, artificial intelligence will generate a “minimal” need for call centres, as AI’s rapid advancements to date are set to disrupt a vast industry across Asia and beyond. AI’s rapid…
Safeguarding Your Digital Future: Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges
In the ever-expanding realm of technology, the omnipresence of cybercrime casts an increasingly ominous shadow. What was once relegated to the realms of imagination has become a stark reality for countless individuals and businesses worldwide. Cyber threats, evolving in…
Cybercriminals Exploit Web Hosting Platforms to Spread Malware
Cybersecurity researchers at Zscaler ThreatLabz have uncovered a concerning trend in which cybercriminals are exploiting popular web hosting and blogging platforms to disseminate malware and steal sensitive data. This sophisticated tactic, known as SEO poisoning within the realm of…
Godfather Banking Trojan Multiplies, Spreading to 1.2K Variants in 57 Nations
Over a thousand variants of the Godfather mobile banking Trojan have been detected in numerous countries worldwide, targeting a wide array of banking applications. Initially uncovered in 2022, Godfather has emerged as a pervasive malware-as-a-service tool in cybercrime circles,…
Here’s How NFTs Can Transform Asset Management
NFTs are frequently discussed in terms of their role in digital art, but beneath the surface, there is a massive, unexplored potential for revolutionising real-world asset ownership and transaction. This possibility was the focus of a recent conversation between…
Junk Ransomware: Getting the Job Done For Hackers
Sophos detects ransomware In an April 17 analysis from its Sophos X-Ops research team, cybersecurity firm Sophos observed an increase in low-cost, primitive ransomware—a boon for aspiring threat actors and a headache for defenders. It’s far more difficult to find…
The GuptiMiner Attack: Lessons Learned from a Five-Year Security Breach
In a startling revelation, security researchers from Avast have uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack that exploited vulnerabilities in the update mechanism of eScan, an antivirus service, for a staggering five years. The attack, orchestrated by unknown hackers potentially linked to…
Cryptocurrency Chaos: El Salvador’s Bitcoin Wallet Code Leaked, Privacy at Risk
There was a security breach with El Salvador’s state Bitcoin wallet, Chivo, after hackers from the group CiberInteligenciaSV leaked a part of its source code to a hacking forum. In the earlier leak of personal data belonging to nearly…
Hackers Utilize Antivirus Update Mechanism to Deploy GuptiMiner Malware
North Korean hackers have been utilizing the updating system of the eScan antivirus to infiltrate major corporate networks and distribute cryptocurrency miners via the GuptiMiner malware, according to researchers. GuptiMiner, described as a highly sophisticated threat, possesses capabilities such…
Is Online Banking Truly Safe? Understanding the Safety Loopholes in Bank Websites
In today’s increasingly digital landscape, ensuring the security of online banking platforms is paramount. With cyber threats evolving and becoming more sophisticated, financial institutions face the constant challenge of fortifying their systems against unauthorized access and data breaches. Recently,…
UnitedHealth Paid Ransom After Massive Change Healthcare Cyber Assault
The Russian cybercriminals who targeted a UnitedHealth Group-owned company in February did not leave empty-handed. “A ransom was paid as part of the company’s commitment to do everything possible to protect patient data from disclosure,” a spokesperson for UnitedHealth…
DPRK Hackers Compromise South Korean Defense Contractors
It was reported on Tuesday that the North Korean hacking groups have been mounting “all-out” cyberattacks against South Korean defence companies, infiltrating their internal networks and stealing their technical data over the past year, South Korean police said. According…
Banking Malware “Brokewell” Hacks Android Devices, Steals User Data
Security experts have uncovered a new Android banking trojan called Brokewell, which can record every event on the device, from touches and information shown to text input and programs launched. The malware is distributed via a fake Google Chrome update…