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Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Modern Cryptographic Methodologies Are Essential for Cybersecurity
Robust cybersecurity measures are more important than ever in a time when technological breakthroughs rule the day. A major risk to an organization’s security is outdated cryptographic protocols, which make it open to cyberattacks. According to recent reports, organizations must…
Smart Car Dread: Mozilla Reports Tested Cars Failed Privacy Regulations, User Data at Risk
Mozilla Reveals Tested Cars Failed Privacy Regulations Mozilla recently disclosed that all 25 car brands it tested failed its privacy standards. While all, according to Mozilla, went overboard in their data collection and use rules, some even had disclaimers about…
Novel GootLoader Malware Strain Bypasses Detection and Spreads Quickly
GootBot, a new variant of the GootLoader malware, has been detected to enable lateral movement on compromised systems and avoid detection. Golo Mühr and Ole Villadsen of IBM X-Force said that the GootLoader group introduced their own custom bot…
94% Deepfake Adult Content Targets Celebs
The rapid progress in computer technology has ushered in remarkable strides in the realm of simulating reality. A noteworthy development has been the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated media, specifically videos adept at convincingly emulating real individuals. This phenomenon…
Cryptocurrency Engineers Targeted by New macOS Malware ‘KandyKorn’
A newly identified macOS malware called ‘KandyKorn’ has been discovered in a cyber campaign linked to the North Korean hacking group Lazarus. The targets of this attack are blockchain engineers associated with a cryptocurrency exchange platform. The attackers are…
Dallas County Departments Hit by the Play Gang
On Monday, an official confirmed that Dallas County experienced a cybersecurity incident earlier this month, which impacted segments of its network. Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins stated in a release to Recorded Future News that an active investigation…
Group-IB Uncovered Farnetwork’s Ransomware-as-a-Service Business Model
In recent findings, cybersecurity experts have uncovered a significant player in the world of cyber threats, known as “farnetwork”. This individual has been tied to five separate cyber attack programs within the last four years, showcasing a high level…
Unpacking the Latest Okta Breach, What All You Need to Know
Okta stated on Friday that the recent breach at the digital identity management services provider, which resulted in the targeting of some of its customers, likely occurred when an employee logged into a personal Google account using a company…
Critical Flaw in Atlassian’s Confluence Server Allows Hackers to Run Commands
According to experts, a severe flaw in Atlassian’s Confluence corporate server program that permits malicious commands and resets servers is actively exploited by threat actors in cyber attacks that install ransomware. Glenn Thorpe, senior director of security research and detection…
KandyKorn: Apple MacOS Malware Targets Blockchain Engineers of Crypto Exchange Platform
A new malware linked to the North Korean threat group Lazarus was discovered on Apple’s macOS, and it appears that it was intended for the blockchain engineers of a crypto exchange platform. KandyKorn Malware According to a study conducted by…
Increasing Data Security in the Digital Era
Protecting our online profile has become crucial in the current digital era. Keeping up with the most recent technologies and techniques is essential to safeguarding personal data and privacy in light of the constantly changing technological landscape. To assist you…
British Library Hit by Cyber Incident, Disrupting Services
The British Library in London, known for its serene study environment and vast collection of 170 million items, has been disrupted by a “cyber incident.” This event has led to the shutdown of its website, impeding access to the…
Unlocking the Shadows: New Research Reveals AI’s Hidden Role in Unofficial Financial Markets
A bot was seen making an illegal purchase of stocks using made-up insider information at the UK’s AI safety summit in a demonstration that showed just how useful AI can be. The company denied the fact that it had…
Socks5Systemz Proxy Service Impacts 10,000 Systems Globally
A proxy botnet identified as ‘Socks5Systemz’ has been infecting computers across the globe with the ‘PrivateLoader’ and ‘Amadey’ malware loaders, with 10,000 infected devices currently. The malware infects computers and transforms them into traffic-forwarding proxies for malicious, illegal, or…
Medusa Ransomware Group Takes Ownership for Cyber-attack on Canadian Psychological Association
The Canadian Psychological Association (CPA), the main official body for psychologists in Canada, is said to have been the target of a cyberattack by the infamous Medusa ransomware group. The recent incident points out the rising risk posed by threat…
Torrent Service Data Breach: What You Need to Know
A significant data breach has affected one of the top pirate providers, according to recent developments. Security and safety issues about online torrenting platforms have been brought up by the breach, which was found by experts in cybersecurity. According…
Notorious Ransomware Gang Claims Responsibility for Cyberattack on Southwestern Ontario Hospitals
A notorious cybercrime gang known as Daixin Team has publicly admitted to pilfering millions of records from five hospitals in southern Ontario, subsequently leaking the data online when their ransom demands were not met. The targeted hospitals include those…
5 Things to Consider Before Downloading an App
Apps have become an essential means in today’s world whether it comes to communication, shopping, gaming, research, or almost anything else. And since apps are being used so widely, it has also become popular for threat actors to use them…
Phishing Scare at Bitfinex: Employee Breach Exposes Users to Cyber Threats
A phishing attack was carried out on one of Bitfinex’s customer service representatives earlier this week, which resulted in a minor security incident. It was determined that the attack was not a virus, but rather a phishing attack. The…