The U.S. Justice Department (DoJ) on Monday revealed that it has taken control of a web domain and its associated database that were allegedly used to support a criminal operation aimed at defrauding Americans through bank account takeover fraud.…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Cookies Explained: Accept or Reject for Online Privacy
Online cookies sit at the centre of a trade-off between convenience and privacy, and those “accept all” or “reject all” pop-ups are how websites ask for your permission to track and personalise your experience.Understanding what each option means helps…
Jaguar Land Rover Confirms Employee Data Theft After August 2025 Cyberattack
British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that a cyberattack uncovered in August 2025 led to the theft of payroll and personal data of thousands of current and former employees. After this disclosure, the company asked the affected…
TSA Cautions Travelers on Public Wi-Fi Security Threats
There are growing concerns about digital safety as global travel surges during one of the busiest mobility windows of the year, and airport advisory boards are increasingly focusing on digital safety. As a result of the renewed warning from…
U.S. Authorities Shut Down Online Network Selling Fake Identity Templates
United States federal authorities have taken down an online operation accused of supplying tools used in identity fraud across multiple countries. The case centers on a Bangladeshi national who allegedly managed several websites that sold digital templates designed to…
FBI Discovers 630 Million Stolen Passwords in Major Cybercrime Investigation
A newly disclosed trove of stolen credentials has underscored the scale of modern cybercrime after U.S. federal investigators uncovered hundreds of millions of compromised passwords on devices seized from a single suspected hacker. The dataset, comprising approximately 630 million…
Security Flaw Exposes Personal Data on Somalia’s E-Visa System Weeks After Major Breach
A recently uncovered weakness in Somalia’s electronic visa system has triggered fresh alarm over the protection of travelers’ personal information, coming just weeks after authorities admitted to a large-scale data breach affecting tens of thousands of applicants. Findings indicate…
Trend Micro Warns: ‘Vibe Crime’ Ushers in Agentic AI-Driven Cybercrime Era
Trend Micro, a cybersecurity firm, has sounded the alarm over what it calls the rise of “vibe crime”: fully automated cybercriminal operations powered by agentic AI, which marks a fundamental turn away from traditional ransomware and phishing campaigns. The…
Russian Hackers Obtain Sensitive NHS Documents from UK Royal Properties
In a recent cyberattack, a ransomware group affiliated with Russia infiltrated the NHS computer system and retrieved hundreds of thousands of highly sensitive medical records, including those associated with members of the royal family, triggering alarms in several parts…
Why Banks Must Proactively Detect Money Mule Activity
Financial institutions are under increasing pressure to strengthen their response to money mule activity, a growing form of financial crime that enables fraud and money laundering. Money mules are bank account holders who move illegally obtained funds on behalf of…
Ukrainian Hacker Extradited From Spain Pleads Guilty in Nefilim Ransomware Attacks on Global Firms
A Ukrainian citizen has admitted guilt in connection with a series of ransomware attacks carried out using the Nefilim strain, targeting companies in the United States and other countries. Artem Aleksandrovych Stryzhak, 35, was extradited to the US from…
Dangerous December: Urgent Update Warning for All Android and iPhone Users
An emergent surge of urgent security advisories has permeated the tech sector in December, with both Google and Apple warning Android and iPhone users of critical vulnerabilities being actively exploited in the wild. Termed “Dangerous December,” this time period…
AuraStealer Malware Uses Scam Yourself Tactics to Steal Sensitive Data
A recent investigation by Gen Digital’s Gen Threat Labs has brought attention to AuraStealer, a newly emerging malware-as-a-service offering that has begun circulating widely across underground cybercrime communities. First observed in mid-2025, the malware is being promoted as a…
Cyber Threat Actors Escalate Impersonation of Senior US Government Officials
Federal law enforcement officials are raising a lot of concern about an ongoing cybercrime operation involving threat actors impersonating senior figures across the American political landscape, including state government leaders, White House officials, Cabinet members, and congressional members. These threat…
Google Partners With UK to Open Access to Willow Quantum Chip for Researchers
Google has revealed plans to collaborate with the UK government to allow researchers to explore potential applications of its advanced quantum processor, Willow. The initiative aims to invite scientists to propose innovative ways to use the cutting-edge chip, marking…
Network Detection and Response Defends Against AI Powered Cyber Attacks
Cybersecurity teams are facing growing pressure as attackers increasingly adopt artificial intelligence to accelerate, scale, and conceal malicious activity. Modern threat actors are no longer limited to static malware or simple intrusion techniques. Instead, AI-powered campaigns are using adaptive…
Credit Monitoring Provider Discloses Breach Impacting 5.6 Million Users
A data breach usually does not lend itself to straightforward comparisons, as each occurrence is characterized by distinctive circumstances and carries different consequences for those involved. It is common for headlines to emphasize the scale of an attack, the prominence…
VPN Surge: Americans Bypass Age Verification Laws
Americans are increasingly seeking out VPNs as states enact stringent age verification laws that limit what minors can see online. These regulations compel users to provide personal information — like government issued IDs — to verify their age, leading to concerns…
US DoJ Charges 54 Linked to ATM Jackpotting Scheme Using Ploutus Malware, Tied to Tren de Aragua
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has revealed the indictment of 54 people for their alleged roles in a sophisticated, multi-million-dollar ATM jackpotting operation that targeted machines across the United States. According to authorities, the operation involved the use…
Iranian Infy Prince of Persia Cyber Espionage Campaign Resurfaces
Security researchers have identified renewed cyber activity linked to an Iranian threat actor known as Infy, also referred to as Prince of Persia, marking the group’s re-emergence nearly five years after its last widely reported operations in Europe and…