Microsoft recently made headlines by temporarily blocking internal access to ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI, citing data concerns. The move sparked curiosity and raised questions about the security and potential risks associated with this advanced language model. According…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Tips for Banks to Prevent Data Breaches Through Phishing Education
Despite the roaring advancement in the field of technology, phishing remains one of the most common cybersecurity hazards. According to recent studies, phishing losses in the US alone were $52 million. The lack of proper awareness in regards to cybersecurity…
Diwali Shopper Beware: Cyber Experts Uncover Fake Flipkart, Amazon Sites Exploiting Festive Fervor
CloudSEK’s threat research team has discovered a rise in malicious activities targeted at festive shoppers during the Diwali celebrations, which is a reminder of how vulnerable shoppers are to malicious activity. Cyber experts have noticed that phishing scams and…
Ongoing Cyberattack Hampers Operations at Tri-City Medical Center in Oceanside
Tri-City Medical Center continues to grapple with the repercussions of a cyberattack that commenced on Thursday morning, extending its impact for over 24 hours. In an update issued on Friday afternoon, the hospital management revealed that all elective medical procedures…
Hackers are Using Fake PC News Website to Distribute Infostealers
Researchers made an effort to warn users last year not to click on Google Ads in search results, but it appears those warnings went unheeded, as hackers continue to use malicious ads to infect unsuspecting users with malware. Malvertising,…
“Ransomware Alert: Clop Gang Targets Microsoft with Exploits on SysAid Zero-Day Vulnerability”
A new vulnerability in SysAid’s widely used IT service automation software has been discovered that lets hackers from a notorious ransomware gang exploit their software, says the software maker. As reported by Sasha Shapirov, CEO of SysAid, in a…
Apple Co-founder Says AI Could Make Cyber Scams ‘Harder to Spot’
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recently cautioned that artificial intelligence (AI) could result in making cyber scams and misinformation more challenging to recognize. Speaking to BBC, he further notes that technology may as well be harnessed by “bad actors.” According to…
Effluence Backdoor: A Lingering Menace in Atlassian Confluence Servers
According to current cybersecurity developments, despite intensive efforts to patch vulnerabilities in Atlassian Confluence servers, the infamous Effluence backdoor remains a persistent danger. Because of this online shell’s invisibility and the possible threats it poses to companies, security experts and…
Here’s How to Implement Generative AI for Improved Efficiency and Innovation in Business Processes
Global business practices are being revolutionised by generative artificial intelligence (AI). With the use of this technology, businesses can find inefficiencies, analyse patterns and trends in huge databases, and create unique solutions to challenges. In the business world of…
From Concealed to Revealed: Dark Web Slip-Up Exposes Ransomware Mastermind
A group of researchers responded to an ad offering the opportunity to join up with a RaaS operation and found themselves attending a cybercriminal job interview held by an organization that is one of the most active threat actors in…
Report: Retailers Face Challenges in Coping with Ransomware Attacks
In a disconcerting revelation, a recently released report suggests that retailers are finding themselves increasingly outmatched in the ongoing battle against ransomware operators. Conducted by cybersecurity experts Sophos, the survey enlisted the perspectives of 3,000 IT and cybersecurity leaders…
SysAid Ransomware: Unveiling the Zero-Day Menace
A zero-day ransomware attack has recently been reported on, affecting SysAid, a well-known provider of IT service management and help desk services. The cybersecurity community has been shaken by the occurrence, which has prompted swift response and a careful examination…
OpenAI Reveals ChatGPT is Being Attacked by DDoS
AI organization behind ChatGPT, OpenAI, has acknowledged that distributed denial of service (DDoS) assaults are to blame for the sporadic disruptions that have plagued its main generative AI product. As per the developer’s status page, ChatGPT and its API have…
Hackers Leaks Scraped LinkedIn Data of 35 Million Users
Threat actors have recently leaked personal information of over 35 million online users, by illicitly accessing a LinkedIn database. Apparently, the hackers are operating under the name ‘USDOD.’ The database, on the other hand, has been released in a popular…
Marna Bay Sands: Data of 665,000 Customers Hacked by Unknown Third Party
Singapore is renowned for maintaining stringent cybersecurity and data protection standards in the region. Companies in the country are keenly aware of their responsibility to safeguard cybersecurity, particularly concerning data privacy. In the event of cybersecurity incidents, organizations promptly…
Japan Aviation Electronics Hit by Cyberattack: Servers Accessed in Security Breach
A cyberattack orchestrated by the notorious ALPHV ransomware group has been reported as a direct result of the catastrophic impact on the Japanese Aviation Electronics Industry (JAE). The BlackCat hackers have also been blamed for the attack. It was…
Genetic Data Security Strengthened with Two-Factor Authentication
Data security is a major worry in this era of digitization, particularly with regard to sensitive data like genetic information. Major genetic testing companies have recently strengthened the security of their users’ data by making two-factor authentication (2FA) the standard…
Google to Label Android VPNs Clearing a Security Audit
Google hopes that better badging alerting to independent audits will help Android users in finding more trustworthy VPN apps. The ad giant and cloud provider has given independently audited apps in its Play store a more visible display of…
US Government Surveillance Reform Act (GSRA), What It Will Change?
A cross-party group of U.S. legislators has put forth fresh legislation aimed at limiting the extensive surveillance authority wielded by the FBI. They argue that the bill addresses the gaps that currently enable officials to access Americans’ data without…
How can You Protect Yourself From the Increasing AI Scams?
Recent years have witnessed a revolution in terms of innovative technology, especially in the field of Artificial Intelligence. However, these technological advancement has also opened new portals for cybercrime activities. The latest tactic used by threat actors has been deepfakes,…