The recent Microsoft data leak, stemming from the inadvertent sharing of open-source training data on GitHub by AI researchers, has been successfully addressed. Microsoft swiftly responded to a vulnerability that exposed a significant 38TB of private data from its…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Navigating the Risks: Is Airport Wi-Fi Safe for Travelers?
Airport Wi-Fi has become a need for travelers in a time when keeping connected is crucial. It acts as a lifeline for anything from last-minute travel adjustments to professional correspondence. However, worries about its security have led some people to…
Here’s Why Twitter Rival Threads Isn’t Accessible in the E.U.
With the introduction of Threads, Meta’s text-based conversation network, across 100 countries in July, Twitter is facing its most formidable rival yet after months of instability under its new owner. The app gained 30 million users in less than…
Is Wave Browser Safe ?
Unless it is an ultimate exception, everyone has a browser installed on their computer and smartphones to surf the web, work, communicate with others and more. However, there are significant differences in browsers. Some browsers prioritize speed and convenience, some…
Investigation Exposes Covert Israeli Spyware Infecting Targets through Advertisements
Insanet, an Israeli software company, has reportedly developed a commercial product named Sherlock, capable of infiltrating devices through online advertisements to conduct surveillance on targets and gather data for its clients. This revelation comes from an investigation by Haaretz,…
Barracuda’s Vigilance: Tackling Cyberattack Sophistication Head-On
Security for web applications has historically been difficult and complex because they are among the primary vectors of attack against your network that criminals use to penetrate. In addition to offering comprehensive protection against all kinds of application-based threats,…
Mozilla Report Calls Modern Cars a ‘Privacy Nightmare’
Modern automotive technology enables some very special and convenient features. They’re essentially four-wheeled smartphone extensions. As fantastic as it is to start a vehicle with a phone app or to have it self-park, there is a downside. The Mozilla…
FTX Reinforces Security Measures After Recent Cyber Breach
A notable cryptocurrency exchange called FTX recently experienced a security compromise that briefly caused its gateway to be unavailable. The event sparked worries about the security of users’ assets on the network among users and the larger crypto community.…
Are Credit Monitoring Services a Valuable Tool for Financial Security?
There are scammers and hackers who prey on the personal data of other people in order to gain access to their credit cards. As a result, one can obtain very sensitive information such as the name and account number…
Security Changes at Australian Supermarket Raise Privacy Concerns
Our daily lives have been infused with technology, yet the ease and advancements it brings are not without drawbacks. A few of them even have effects on privacy. It is difficult to ignore a situation like this, especially in…
Investigating Chainalysis Data Reliability in Cryptocurrency Cases
Chainalysis has been a key player in bitcoin investigations in recent years, giving financial institutions and law enforcement authorities vital information and insights. But as its impact expands, concerns regarding the veracity and reliability of the information it offers…
DoD Claims: China’s ICS Cyber Onslaught Aims at Gaining Strategic Warfare Advantages
According to the US Department of Defense (DoD), China’s relentless cyberattacks on vital infrastructure are likely a precautionary measure intended to obtain a strategic advantage in the event of violent warfare. The Cyber Strategy released earlier this week by DoD…
Rival Cybercrime Groups Offer Conflicting Accounts of Casino Attack
In the latest development, members of the hacking group Scattered Spider have asserted that they were the initial perpetrators of the MGM network breach last week. However, the ransomware gang Alphv, also known as Black Cat, countered this claim…
‘Elon Musk’ Book Reveals: Musk Wanted to use Tesla Cameras to Surveille on Drivers
A recently published biography of Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson has revealed some interesting facts about Tesla, a popular revelation being the company’s approach to privacy and its rather controversial idea regarding an internal monitoring camera installed in their cars. …
TikTok Faces Massive €345 Million Penalty for Mishandling Kids’ Data Privacy
As a result of TikTok’s failure to shield underage users’ content from public view as well as violating EU data laws, the company has been fined €345 million (£296 million) for mishandling children’s accounts and for breaking the laws. …
Another Crypto Exchange Hacked, Following CoinEx Hack by Three Days
In the midst of a challenging year for crypto exchanges, Remitano, a centralized exchange, fell prey to a hack on September 14, 2023, losing nearly $2.7 million in digital currencies. The breach unfolded at around 12:45 PM on Thursday…
Here’s How Supermarket Loyalty Cards are Exploiting Consumers Weakness
Certain supermarket loyalty schemes, according to critics, are taking advantage of the cost of living problem by offering high discounts only to those who sell large amounts of personal data. Customer privacy is becoming a “luxury” for many struggling…
Israeli Cyber Firms Unveil Groundbreaking Spyware Tool
Israeli cybersecurity companies have made an unparalleled spyware tool available, which has shocked the whole world’s computer sector. This new breakthrough has sparked discussions about the ethics of such sophisticated surveillance equipment as well as worries about privacy and security.…
Espionage Group Suspected of Intruding Asian Nation’s Power Grid
Earlier this year, cyber attackers targeted an undisclosed Asian country’s national power grid using ShadowPad malware, commonly associated with entities linked to the Chinese government, according to cybersecurity experts. While Symantec did not explicitly attribute the incident to China,…
Law Enforcement Faces Unprecedented Cyber Threat as Hackers Swipe Police Officer Data
In a cyber-attack that has struck two of Britain’s most well-known police forces, an expert has warned of a high probability that the personal details of tens of thousands of public sector workers may have been compromised. Last month,…