The Electoral Commission has acknowledged its failure in a fundamental cyber-security assessment, which coincided with a breach by hackers gaining unauthorized access to the organization’s systems. A whistleblower disclosed that the Commission received an automatic failure during a Cyber…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Russian Cyber-Attacks and the Looming Threat of WW3
Russian cyberattacks have been on the rise alarmingly over the past few years, raising concerns among specialists about the possible repercussions. The threat that these cyberattacks will start a worldwide battle, commonly referred to as World War III, looms menacingly…
SaphhireStealer: New Malware in Town, Possess More Capabilities
A new malware called ‘SapphireStealer’ has been observed by Cisco Talos researchers. The malware came to light in December 2022 in Cisco’s public release, where they witnessed it frequently in public malware repositories, stealing browser credential databases and files containing…
Revolutionizing the Future: How AI is Transforming Healthcare, Cybersecurity, and Communications
Healthcare Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the healthcare industry by evaluating combinations of substances and procedures that will improve human health and thwart pandemics. AI was crucial in helping medical personnel respond to the COVID-19 outbreak and in the development…
Taming Your Android: A Step-Step Guide to Restricting Background App Data
It is no secret that Android smartphones are the most popular devices among the young generation because of their ability to give you unlimited possibilities. It is unfortunate that beneath the chic surface of this device lurks an elusive…
China’s Temu App Pose a Security Threat to Online Shoppers
Apps rule the contemporary era. Each aspect of our lives, from communication to e-commerce, appears to be dependent on digital platforms that promise convenience at the push of a button. A newbie among these apps has recently attracted a…
Freecycle Data Breach: Urgent Password Update Required
Freecycle, a well-known website for recycling and giving away unwanted stuff, recently announced a huge data breach that has affected millions of its users. This news has shocked the internet world. Concerns over the security of personal information on the…
Fortifying Cybersecurity for Schools as New Academic Year Begins
School administrators have received a cautionary alert regarding the imperative need to fortify their defenses against potential cyberattacks as the commencement of the new academic year looms. The National Cyber Security Centre has emphasized the necessity of implementing “appropriate…
The Rise of Chaes Malware: A Threat to Financial and Logistics Industries
The world of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, with new threats emerging on a regular basis. One such threat is the Chaes malware, which has recently undergone major overhauls, making it even more dangerous to the financial and logistics industries. What…
AI Development May Take a Toll on Tech Giant’s Environment Image
The Reputation of tech giants as a safe investment for investors interested in the environment, social issues, and governance as well as consumers who value sustainability is clashing with a new reality – the development and deployment of AI capabilities. …
How to Identify and Overcome Blockchain Fatigue
With its plethora of uses and potential for transformation, the blockchain ecosystem has unquestionably changed how current technology and business processes are planned. Blockchain technology promised dramatic changes in data integrity, transparency, and peer-to-peer interactions because it was based…
Tech Giants Grapple Russian Propaganda: EU’s Call to Action
In a recent study published by the European Commission, it was found that after Elon Musk changed X’s safety policies, Russian propaganda was able to reach a much wider audience, thanks to the changes made by Musk. After an…
Vietnamese Cybercriminals Exploit Malvertising to Target Facebook Business Accounts
Cybercriminals associated with the Vietnamese cybercrime ecosystem are exploiting social media platforms, including Meta-owned Facebook, as a means to distribute malware. According to Mohammad Kazem Hassan Nejad, a researcher from WithSecure, malicious actors have been utilizing deceptive ads to target…
BitBrowser Hackers Launder 70.6% of Stolen Funds
Hackers were able to transfer a remarkable 70.6% of the stolen BitBrowser cash through the eXch crypto mixer in a recent cyber robbery that startled the cryptocurrency world. Concerns regarding the security of digital assets and the increasing sophistication of…
Defending Against Snake Ransomware: Here’s All You Need to Know
A snake is not just a carnivorous reptile that poses a physical threat; it can also refer to a malicious software known as ransomware, capable of causing significant harm to your computer system. Similar to its namesake, this ransomware…
Russian Military Hackers Take Aim at Ukrainian Soldiers’ Battle Plans
On Thursday, the United States and its allies issued a warning, revealing that Russian military hackers have been actively pursuing Ukrainian soldiers’ mobile devices. Their objective is to pilfer critical battlefield data, which could potentially bolster the Kremlin’s efforts…
FBI Operation: Quakbot Botnet Dismantled, Preventing Severe Ransomware Attacks
A global law enforcement operation executed by US investigators reportedly took down and dismantled the Qakbot botnet, preventing the severe blow of a ransomware scourge. On August 29, the Justice Department and FBI confirmed to had taken down Qakbot by…
Google’s Quest for AI Dominance: Challenges and Opportunities
Google’s Diversification and Investment in AI In its early days, Google was primarily known as a search engine, but it has since diversified into many areas of tech and dominates some of them to an extent that sometimes troubles anti-competition…
Chastity Device Designer Exposes Customers’ Private Data Due to Server Vulnerabilities
A security researcher found that users of a company’s chastity device ran the risk of having their private information exposed. The researcher was able to access over 10,000 users’ email addresses, plaintext passwords, home locations, IP addresses, and GPS…
The Race to Train AI: Who’s Leading the Pack in Social Media?
A growing number of computer systems and data sets consisting of large, complex information have enabled the rise of artificial intelligence over the last few years. AI has the potential to be practical and profitable by being used in…