Smishing is a fast growing version of one of the most established and lucrative scams on the internet. Smishing, like other forms of phishing, aims to trick you into revealing sensitive data and information; however, instead of email, cybercriminals…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Small Businesses Prime Targets for Cyberattacks: Key Signs & Defense Strategies
In the wake of prominent cyberattacks targeting major entities such as casinos, tech giants, and power grids, there is a common misconception that small and midsize businesses are less susceptible to such threats. However, recent research conducted on over…
Data Breach Incident Affects Several Las Vegas Valley Hospitals
In another cybersecurity incident in Las Vegas, cyber actors have targeted several Las Vegas Valley hospitals which may have resulted in the compromise of their patients’ sensitive information. The hospitals, part of the Valley Health System, include Centennial Hills, Desert…
Game Studio Ubisoft Investigates Claims of Data Security Incident
Video gaming company Ubisoft revealed that it is looking into reports that hackers attempted to steal data this week by breaching into its networks. Ubisoft officials were “aware of an alleged data security incident and are currently investigating. At…
OpenAI Addresses ChatGPT Security Flaw
OpenAI has addressed significant security flaws in its state-of-the-art language model, ChatGPT, which has become widely used, in recent improvements. Although the business concedes that there is a defect that could pose major hazards, it reassures users that the issue…
Hacked and Exposed: BSNL’s Battle Against a Dark Web Data Breach
A hacker named Ellis is now selling thousands of internet and landline records from the telecom operator BSNL on the dark web, as a result of a data breach that saw the operator suffer a data breach in the…
Exploitation of Numerous Zero-Days in Windows CLFS Driver by Ransomware Attackers
Over the past 18 months, malevolent actors have taken advantage of a series of vulnerabilities, including four zero-day exploits, within a critical Windows kernel-level driver. Reports from Kaspersky’s Securelist this week not only highlight specific flaws but underscore a…
New Chameleon Android Trojan Can Bypass Biometric Security
A brand new variant of the Chameleon Android malware has been discovered in the wild, featuring new characteristics, the most notable of which is the ability to bypass fingerprint locks. The Chameleon Android banking malware first appeared in early…
GTA 6 Hacker: Life in Secure Hospital for Cybercrime Intent
The teenage hacker who leaked details about Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is now facing a life sentence in a guarded institution, which is a surprise development. The person, identified as Lapsus, was placed under an indefinite hospital order…
Researchers Details the Licensing Model of Predator Spyware
A recent analysis of the sophisticated commercial spyware, Predator, reveals that its ability to persist between reboots is offered as an “add-on-feature” and is dependent upon the license options selected by the user, according to a recent analysis. Predator is…
Unveiling ‘Bandook’: A Threat that Adapts and Persists
The Bandook malware family, which was thought to be extinct, is back and may be part of a larger operation intended to sell offensive hacking tools to governments and cybercriminal groups to attack them. Several recent research papers have…
Shimano’s Cyber Siege: A Saga of Resistance Against Ransomware
Shimano Industries, a prominent Japanese multinational manufacturing company specializing in cycling components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment, seems to have been hit by a massive data breach by the ransomware attacker LockBit, who has threatened to release confidential data, including information such…
The MOVEit Breach Might be the Biggest Cyberattack in 2023
Despite the series of malicious cyber attacks witnessed in 2023, with a number of new trends and tactics in the campaigns, one of the breaches that stood out was the breach of the file transfer service MOVEit. In a new…
Zoom Launches AI Companion, Available at No Additional Cost
Zoom has pledged to provide artificial intelligence (AI) functions on its video-conferencing platform at no additional cost to paid clients. The tech firm believes that including these extra features as part of its paid platform service will provide a…
Global Outage Strikes Social Media Giant X
The recent global outage of Social Media Platform X caused a stir in the online community during a time when digital media predominates. Users everywhere became frustrated and curious about the cause of this extraordinary disruption when they realized they…
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Evolution of Cybercrime
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of cybercrime has become increasingly prominent, with cybercriminals leveraging AI tools to execute successful attacks. However, defenders in the cybersecurity field are actively combating these threats. As anticipated by cybersecurity…
Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Report 2023
Microsoft recently issued its Digital Defense Report 2023, which offers important insights into the state of cyber threats today and suggests ways to improve defenses against digital attacks. These five key insights illuminate the opportunities and difficulties in the field…
No Code Application Development Platforms Set to Propel Your Business in 2024
The ability to develop web applications without extensive coding knowledge is a significant advantage in today’s AI-driven world. No-code web building platforms have become essential tools for entrepreneurs, businesses, and creative individuals seeking to swiftly launch web or mobile…
Operation Haechi IV: Interpol Arrest 3,500, Seize Assets Worth $300M
In a sweeping operation announced on Tuesday, the international police organization, Interpol has recently detained around 3,500 culprits who were allegedly linked to a cybercrime incident. The agency has also seized assets worth $300 million, across 34 countries. The operation,…
1.5 Billion Real Estate Records Leaked, Including Elon Musk and Kylie Jenner
Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity researcher, uncovered and notified VPNMentor about an exposed database related to the New York-based online business Real Estate Wealth Network. The compromised database had 1.5 billion records, including real estate ownership data for millions of…