As the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) grows, fraudsters employ it more frequently in their methods, and Canadians are taking note. According to the Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC’s) annual Fraud Prevention Month Poll, 75% of respondents are more…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Mule Recruitment Scheme: Scammers Making Innocents Accomplices Into Money Laundering
If an online offer seems too good to be true and needs managing money, it is a possible mule recruitment scam. RBI and NPCI warn users The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and RBI regulations advise not using Indian…
Evasive Sign1 Malware Hits 39,000 WordPress Sites in Widespread Cyber Assault
In the past six months, a major malware campaign known as Sign1 has compromised over 39,000 WordPress sites, using malicious JavaScript injections to direct people to scams. In a report published this week by Sucuri, it is estimated that…
How Hackers Breached 3 Million Hotel Keycard Locks
The Unsaflok hack technique has raised concerns about the security of Saflok hotel locks. This sophisticated method exploits vulnerabilities in Saflok’s system, potentially compromising the safety of guests and the reputation of hospitality establishments. The Unsaflok hack technique, first uncovered…
Controversy Surrounds Flipper Zero Amid Car Theft Concerns
In the midst of rising concerns over car thefts in Canada, the Flipper Zero, a popular device known for its penetration-testing capabilities, has found itself at the centre of a heated debate. Canadian officials have proposed a ban on…
Unpatchable Security Flaw in Apple Silicon Macs: A Cryptocurrency Nightmare
In today’s cybersecurity world, vulnerabilities are discovered and patched regularly. However, what happens when a flaw is deemed unpatchable? That’s precisely the situation with a critical security issue affecting Apple Silicon Macs, including the M1, M2, and M3 chips. Let’s…
Critical Flaw Identified in Apple’s Silicon M-Series Chips – And it Can’t be Patched
Researchers have identified a novel, unpatched security vulnerability that can allow an attacker to decrypt data on the most advanced MacBooks. This newly discovered vulnerability affects all Macs utilising Apple silicon, including the M1, M2, and M3 CPUs. To…
General Motors Ceases Sharing Driver Behavior Data with Data Brokers
General Motors announced on Friday that it ceased sharing information on driving habits of its customers with two data brokers involved in creating risk assessments for insurance companies. This decision came in response to a recent report by The…
Unveiling the MaaS Campaign: Safeguarding Android Users in India
In the vast landscape of cybersecurity threats, a new campaign has emerged, targeting Android users in India. Dubbed as the “MaaS Campaign,” this nefarious operation has caught the attention of security experts worldwide due to its sophisticated nature and…
Akamai Research Exposes Vulnerability: APIs Now Prime Targets for 29% of Web Attacks
As part of the State of the Internet (SOTI) reports, a series of threats and data insights from Akamai, this year marks the 10th year in which Akamai has been publishing these reports. Since then, the focus of these…
Cyber Extortion Stoops Lowest: Fake Attacks, Whistleblowing, Cyber Extortion
Recently, a car rental company in Europe fell victim to a fake cyberattack, the hacker used ChatGPT to make it look like the stolen data was legit. It makes us think why would threat actors claim a fabricated attack? We…
GitHub Unveils AI-Driven Tool to Automatically Rectify Code Vulnerabilities
GitHub has unveiled a novel AI-driven feature aimed at expediting the resolution of vulnerabilities during the coding process. This new tool, named Code Scanning Autofix, is currently available in public beta and is automatically activated for all private repositories belonging…
Gmail and Facebook Users Advised to Secure Their Accounts Immediately
In a recent report by Action Fraud, it has been disclosed that millions of Gmail and Facebook users are at risk of cyberattacks, with Brits losing a staggering £1.3 million to hackers. The data reveals that a concerning 22,530…
Payments Watchdog Assessing McDonald’s and Greggs Tech Outages
The payments watchdog is investigating the technical failures that have caused havoc at a number of high-profile outlets over the past week. Greggs became the fourth large company to experience IT issues, after McDonald’s, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s. The Payments…
From Personal Computer to Innovation Enabler: Unveiling the Future of Computing
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has been largely invisible until now, automating processes and improving performance in the background. Despite the unprecedented adoption curve of generative AI, which is transforming the way humans interact with technology through natural…
FBI Reports Surge in Cryptocurrency Scams, Highlighting Growing Threat of Confidence Scams
The FBI has recently brought attention to a concerning trend in cybercrime: the rise of cryptocurrency scams, particularly through romance and confidence schemes, which have outpaced ransomware attacks in terms of financial losses. According to the FBI’s data, individuals…
Is Your Data Safe? Fujitsu Discovers Breach, Customers Warned
Fujitsu, a leading Japanese technology company, recently faced a grave cybersecurity breach when it discovered malware on some of its computer systems, potentially leading to the theft of customer data. This incident raises concerns about the security of sensitive…
Vans Warns Consumers of Fraudsters Following ALPHV Data Breach
Vans customers have been alerted to the possibility of fraud or identity theft as a result of an ALPHV data breach at the parent firm. Vans claims that in December 2023, VF Group discovered “unauthorised activities” on a section…
NIA Investigates Cyberattack on Aerospace Research Firm
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is examining a ransomware attack on the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), India’s leading aerospace research institution, which occurred on November 15 last year. Suspected to be a cyberterrorist attack, the NIA has initiated an…
The Rise of Temu: A Game-Changer in Online Shopping
It has been reported that this year’s Super Bowl was watched by 123 million Americans, setting a record. Aside from the nation’s biggest sporting event, the blockbuster halftime performance, several camera cutaways, and several shots of Taylor Swift in…