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…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
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…
Sea Sides Conference: Interviewing Prashant Kv and Parveen
1) Could you please start by telling us a bit about yourself and your background? Prashant: Hi, my name is Prashant KV. I have been working in information security for more than 15 years. I started my career as…
Key Group Ransomware: Free Decryptor Released
A free decryptor to tackle the infamous Key Group ransomware has been launched, making a huge contribution to the fight against cybercrime. This finding represents a win for cybersecurity professionals and victims alike, offering some hope to those who have…
Default Passwords Lead to Hacking Incidents Among LogicMonitor Customers
Some customers of LogicMonitor, a network security firm, have been compromised by hacking attacks due to their use of default passwords. A spokesperson representing LogicMonitor has officially confirmed the existence of a “security incident” that is affecting a segment…
New Privacy Policy: X Plans on Collecting Users’ Biometric Data
According to a new privacy policy introduced by X (formerly known as Twitter), it will soon be collecting its users’ biometric data. The policy says that the company intends to compile individuals’ employment and educational histories. According to the policy…
Rare Technique Deployed by Android Malware to Illicitly Harvest Banking Data
Trend Micro, a cybersecurity research firm, has recently unveiled a novel mobile Trojan that employs an innovative communication technique. This method, known as protobuf data serialization, enhances its ability to pilfer sensitive data from compromised devices. Initially detected by…
Loan App Executive Asks BJP Legislator to Repay Loan That He Never Borrowed
Even prominent politicians fall prey to scammers in the world of cybercrime, which is a tremendous leveller. A person who is still unknown repeatedly called and texted the BJP legislator Ashish Shelar, requesting that he pay back a debt…
Threat of Fake Signal and Telegram Apps: Protecting Your Privacy and Security
In today’s digital age, the use of messaging apps has become an integral part of our daily lives. Apps like Signal and Telegram have gained immense popularity due to their focus on privacy and security. However, with the rise in…
3 Vital Cybersecurity Threats for Employees
Cybersecurity is no longer just the IT department’s job in today’s digitally connected society. Protecting confidential firm information is the responsibility of every employee, from the CEO to the newest intern. Cybercriminals are growing more skilled, and their methods are…
Chinese Chipmaker Accelerates Tool Replacement Amidst Sanctions
To counter U.S. sanctions that have slowed sales of semiconductors in China, a top executive at Huawei said Friday that the country’s semiconductor industry will be “reborn” following U.S. sanctions. In reaction to Washington’s tech export restrictions on China,…
VMConnect Supply Chain Attack Persists
During the initial weeks of August, the ReversingLabs research team uncovered a malicious supply chain operation, code-named “VMConnect.” This nefarious campaign involved the distribution of approximately twenty-four malevolent Python packages through the Python Package Index (PyPI), a widely used…
UN Reports: Hundreds of Thousands Coerced into Working in Online Scams
A latest UN investigation reports that hundreds of thousands of people have been trafficked to Southeast Asia to operate online scams. Apparently, at least 12,000 individuals from Myanmar and another 100,000 Cambodian nationals have been coerced into working on these…
Why Sharing Boarding Pass Pictures on Social Media Is a Privacy Risk, Warns Expert
Individuals flying for the first time are aware that an airline boarding pass includes certain details about a traveler, such as their name, flight number, and seat assignment. However, what might not be common knowledge is that these tickets,…