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Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Cisco: Leadership Awareness Fuels the Booming Identity Market
The latest research conducted by Cisco Investments with venture capital firms reveals that most CISOs believe complexity in tools, number of solutions and technical glossaries are among the many barriers to zero trust. It has been observed that around 85%…
Online Hackers Target Microsoft Teams to Propagate DarkGate Malware
Microsoft Teams conversations are being abused by a new phishing attempt to distribute malicious attachments that install the DarkGate Loader malware. When two external Office 365 accounts were found to be hijacked and were detected sending Microsoft Teams phishing…
Blockchain’s Role in Reinventing ATM Security: A Game-Changer in Banking
Blockchain technology allows for the creation of a structured data structure that is intrinsically secure. A cryptocurrency is based on the principles of cryptography, decentralization, and consensus, which is a mechanism that ensures that transactions can be trusted. Data…
Microsoft and Google’s Approach to Replace Obsolete TLS Protocols
Tech behemoths Microsoft and Google have teamed up to phase out outmoded TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols in a decisive drive to strengthen online security. TLS protocols are essential for protecting internet connections because they guarantee that data is kept…
New York’s Geofencing Ban: A Game Changer for Advertisers
The New Law on Geofencing New York has recently passed a new provision in its state budget that prohibits advertisers from geofencing healthcare facilities. This law, which was passed in May, has made it increasingly difficult for advertisers who want…
Mirai Botnet Variant ‘Pandora’ Hijacks Android TVs
Pandora, a variant of the Mirai botnet, has been identified targeting budget-friendly Android-based television sets and TV boxes. It utilizes these devices as part of a botnet to execute distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Mirai is a type of harmful…
Johnson & Johnson Reveals: IBM Data Breach Compromised Customer Data
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems (Janssen) recently informed their CarePath customers of a third-party data breach involving IBM, that has resulted in the compromise of their sensitive information. IBM is a technology service provider for Janssen. In particular, it…
Elon Musk Claims he Withheld Starlink to Deny Attack on Russian Navy Fleet
Elon Musk claimed that he turned down a proposal from the Ukrainian government to turn on his Starlink satellite network near Sevastopol, the port city of Crimea, last year in order to support an assault on the Russian navy…
From Vulnerabilities to Vigilance: Addressing Software Supply Chain Attacks
Cybersecurity experts have long been concerned about the possibility of supply chain attacks mainly due to the chain reaction that can be triggered by just one attack on one supplier, which can lead to a compromise of the entire…
LastPass Security Breach Linked to Series of Crypto Heists, Say Experts
Security experts allege that some of the LastPass password vaults, which were stolen in a security breach towards the end of 2022, have now been successfully breached, leading to a series of substantial cryptocurrency thefts. According to cybersecurity blogger…
The Cybersecurity Crisis: Dating App “Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB)” Hacked, Over 620 Million Accounts Compromised
Photo by kalhh on Pixabay In an increasingly digital world, the threat of cyber-attacks is more prevalent than ever. This article delves into an alarming case of cybersecurity breach involving a popular dating platform, which led to over 620…
Data Privacy Concerns Surround Period Tracking Apps
Period tracking apps have become increasingly popular among women seeking to monitor their menstrual cycles, plan pregnancies, or simply stay informed about their health. However, recent reports have raised serious concerns about the handling of user data by these apps.…
North Korean Threat Actors Stole $41 Million in Online Casino Heist
This week, cyber attackers set their sights on Stake.com, an online casino game and sports betting platform. They successfully made away with around $41 million in cryptocurrencies. The FBI has pinpointed North Korea and its infamous state-supported hacking group,…
Mac Users Under Attack: Malvertising Campaign Distributing Atomic Stealer Malware
An updated version of macOS stealer malware called Atomic Stealer (or AMOS) is being distributed through a new malvertising campaign. The authors of the program appear to be actively maintaining and updating malware. When the creators of AMOS found…
W3LL Store: Unmasking a Covert Phishing Operation Targeting 8,000+ Microsoft 365 Accounts
A hitherto undisclosed “phishing empire” has been identified in a series of cyber attacks targeting Microsoft 365 business email accounts spanning six years. According to a report from cybersecurity firm Group-IB, the threat actor established an underground market called…
Check Point to Acquire Cyber Startup Atmosec to Boost Its SaaS Security Offering
Check Point Software intends to acquire an early-stage SaaS security business founded by former Armis leaders in order to anticipate and combat malicious application threats. According to Vice President of Product Management Eyal Manor, the Silicon Valley-based platform security…
North Korean Hackers Steal Crypto to Fund ‘Nuclear Weapon Program’
North Korea based hackers have reportedly carried out another attack, stealing hundreds of millions in crypto in order to fund their regime’s ‘nuclear weapon program.’ According to blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs, almost 20% of all cryptocurrency stolen this year,…
The Rise of AI-Powered Narcissism: Exploring the Impact of Digital Clones on Our Psychology
Are we entering a new age of AI-powered narcissism? This is a question that has been raised by Dazed in their recent article. The rise of AI-powered clones and their potential impact on our psychology is a topic that has…
Privacy Class Action Targets OpenAI and Microsoft
A new consumer privacy class action lawsuit has targeted OpenAI and Microsoft, which is a significant step. This legal action is a response to alleged privacy violations in how they handled user data, and it could be a turning point…