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Russia Blocked Encrypted Email Startup Skiff
Recently, the government of Russia blocked another encrypted email provider Skiff. The government blocked Skiff after exactly three years when it had blocked similar email encrypted services including Proton Mail and Tutanota, according to a Russian digital rights organization and…
Protect Your Online Data Now, Rather than Waiting for the Government
The old joke goes, “The opposite of pro is con, so the opposite of progress is Congress.” Getting laws proposed and passed can be difficult even in a more relaxed political climate, but the present state of the US…
The Unheard Story of a Crippling Ransomware
When did the attack surface? Rob Miller first learned there was a problem on a Sunday morning in mid-October 2020. The databases and IT systems at Hackney Council in East London suffered from outrages. During the time, the UK was…
Britain Government With Robust Crypto Regulation
The department of Britain’s finance ministry came with robust regulations for crypto assets, following the collapse of the crypto exchange FTX last year in which millions of people lost billions of dollars. However, regulation of crypto-assets could create a one-sized…
North Korean Cybercriminals Attempt to Steal $27M in ETH
Hacking organizations ‘Lazarus’ and ‘APT38’ supported by the North Korean government were responsible for the loss of $100 million worth of Ethereum from Harmony Horizon in June 2022. The funds and the seizure of stolen assets were reported to the…
Northern European Criminals Copy the Lockbit Gang
The threat group, known as LockBit, is one of the most notorious ransomware groups operating currently. As a result, they have become very active on dark web forums. In addition, they are exploiting the negative publicity created by other…
Titan-Stealer: A New Golang-based Info-Stealer Malware
Recently, a new Golang-based information stealer malware, named ‘Titan Stealer’ is being promoted by threat actors in their Telegram channel. Initial details regarding the malware were discovered by cybersecurity researcher Will Thomas in November 2022 by using the IoT search…
Insider Attacks Becoming More Frequent, And Difficult Gurucul Report
Gurucul, is a California, United States-based company that is known for its innovative solutions for the Next Generation SIEM market, and also provides other companies with risk intelligence to detect, prevent, and deter advanced internal and external threats and fraud. …
Where Do the Most Ransomware Attacks Take Place in the United States?
Ransomware can be as disruptive to your day as a flood, earthquake, fire, or another natural disaster. It has the potential to devastate businesses, close hospitals, and close schools. And if you’re unlucky enough to be affected, it can…
Influence of Digitalization on IT Admins
A SaaS software business named SysKit has released a report on the impact of digital transformation on IT administrators and the present governance environment. According to the report, 40% of businesses experienced a data breach in the last year. This…
Specifically, Targeted VMware RCE Vulnerabilities
As of today, VMware’s vRealize Log Insight platform is vulnerable to three security vulnerabilities, that have been exposed by publicly available exploit code. This has enabled cybercriminals to weaponize these vulnerabilities in a variety of ways. Several critical unauthenticated…
Electric Vehicle Vulnerabilities Can Allow Hackers To Disrupt System, Cause Energy Theft
About the vulnerability The vulnerabilities were found by experts working for SaiFlow, a company based in Israel that specializes in defending EV charging infrastructure and distributed energy resources. The security loopholes are linked to the communications between the charging system…
Ransomware Attacks on the Small and Medium Businesses are on the Rise
The risk of being victimised by ransomware has grown over time. The frequency and sophistication of these attacks, which affects every industry, have both steadily increased. Additionally, when these attacks become more well-known among businesses, they search for fresh…
Privacy Assistant Jumbo Reinvents Itself
Jumbo, which debuted in 2019, made a promise to make the process of securing and safeguarding your privacy easier. The iPhone and Android software would enhance your privacy settings on websites like Facebook and LinkedIn with a few touches,…
ChatGPT: When Cybercrime Meets the Emerging Technologies
The immense capability of ChatGPT has left the entire globe abuzz. Indeed, it solves both practical and abstract problems, writes and debugs code, and even has the potential to aid with Alzheimer’s disease screening. The OpenAI AI-powered chatbot, however, is…
NordVPN Identifies the Most Risky Websites for Users’ Privacy and Security
When you browse the web on a regular basis, it can be quite dangerous, but it becomes even more dangerous when you access certain types of sites. It should come as no surprise that porn, streaming, and video hosting websites…
Conti Source Code & Everything API Employed by Mimic Ransomware
A new ransomware variant known as Mimic was found by security researchers, and it uses the Windows ‘Everything’ file search tool’s APIs to scan for files that should be encrypted. The virus has been “deleting shadow copies, terminating several apps…
Qwant or DuckDuckGo: Which Search Engine is More Private?
Qwant and DuckDuckGo are two privately-focused search engines that guarantee not to track your activities. Their ability to assist you in avoiding the privacy-invading methods that are all too prevalent among big search engines is one of the key components…
Password Changes are Required for LastPass Customers
Despite being one of the most popular password managers on the market, LastPass has suffered another major breach, putting the passwords of customers risk as well as their personal information. It was established just over a year ago that…
FBI Takes Down the Infamous Ransomware Gang’s Website
In a statement last week, the US Department of Justice claimed to have made progress against the significant ransomware organisation known as Hive. Since last July, the FBI has been infiltrating Hive’s computer networks, and its disruption of the…
The Cybercrime Ecosystem Knits a Profitable Underground Gig Economy
Over a 30-month period, cybercriminal groups and threat groups advertised for workers with expertise in software development, IT infrastructure maintenance, and designing fraudulent websites and email campaigns. In accordance with a new report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, demand for…
A Nunavut Ransomware Incident Was Not Reported by Qulliq Energy
Despite being locked out of its data in January’s cyberattack, Qulliq Energy Corp. did not use the word, ransomware to describe what took place. A cyberattack that targeted QEC on January 15 was discovered, and QEC announced that it…
JD Sports: Data of 10 Million Customers at Risk
Following a cyber-attack, sportswear chain JD Sports has confirmed that the stored data of around 10 million customers might be at risk. The company said data that “may have been accessed” by the threat actors included names, addresses, email accounts,…
Here’s How to Avoid Reddit Frauds
Reddit is the place to go if you want to find a community that shares your interests, whether you want to read the news, speak about your hobby, ask for advice, or debate your favourite band. But if you…
Bitwarden Users Attacked via Malicious Google Ads
Utilizing Google to look up the vendor’s official Web vault login page, several customers of Bitwarden’s password management service last week reported seeing paid advertising to phishing sites that steal credentials. Google ads targeting Bitwarden users Several password managers are…
How ChatGPT Could Drive A Viral Crypto Narrative
AI Crypto: The next big thing AI crypto tokens will surely be the next big thing in the industry, an image of Metaverse mania, Defi boom, or meme coin explosion. ChatGPT and other AI-based technologies have been viral across social…
Russia Blocked Encrypted Email Startup Skiff
Recently, the government of Russia blocked another encrypted email provider Skiff. The government blocked Skiff after exactly three years when it had blocked similar email encrypted services including Proton Mail and Tutanota, according to a Russian digital rights organization and…
The Unheard Story of a Crippling Ransomware
When did the attack surface? Rob Miller first learned there was a problem on a Sunday morning in mid-October 2020. The databases and IT systems at Hackney Council in East London suffered from outrages. During the time, the UK was…
Where Do the Most Ransomware Attacks Take Place in the United States?
Ransomware can be as disruptive to your day as a flood, earthquake, fire, or another natural disaster. It has the potential to devastate businesses, close hospitals, and close schools. And if you’re unlucky enough to be affected, it can…
Insider Attacks Becoming More Frequent, And Difficult Gurucul Report
Gurucul, is a California, United States-based company that is known for its innovative solutions for the Next Generation SIEM market, and also provides other companies with risk intelligence to detect, prevent, and deter advanced internal and external threats and fraud. …
North Korean Cybercriminals Attempt to Steal $27M in ETH
Hacking organizations ‘Lazarus’ and ‘APT38’ supported by the North Korean government were responsible for the loss of $100 million worth of Ethereum from Harmony Horizon in June 2022. The funds and the seizure of stolen assets were reported to the…
Northern European Criminals Copy the Lockbit Gang
The threat group, known as LockBit, is one of the most notorious ransomware groups operating currently. As a result, they have become very active on dark web forums. In addition, they are exploiting the negative publicity created by other…
Titan-Stealer: A New Golang-based Info-Stealer Malware
Recently, a new Golang-based information stealer malware, named ‘Titan Stealer’ is being promoted by threat actors in their Telegram channel. Initial details regarding the malware were discovered by cybersecurity researcher Will Thomas in November 2022 by using the IoT search…
Ransomware Attacks on the Small and Medium Businesses are on the Rise
The risk of being victimised by ransomware has grown over time. The frequency and sophistication of these attacks, which affects every industry, have both steadily increased. Additionally, when these attacks become more well-known among businesses, they search for fresh…
Qwant or DuckDuckGo: Which Search Engine is More Private?
Qwant and DuckDuckGo are two privately-focused search engines that guarantee not to track your activities. Their ability to assist you in avoiding the privacy-invading methods that are all too prevalent among big search engines is one of the key components…
Password Changes are Required for LastPass Customers
Despite being one of the most popular password managers on the market, LastPass has suffered another major breach, putting the passwords of customers risk as well as their personal information. It was established just over a year ago that…
Conti Source Code & Everything API Employed by Mimic Ransomware
A new ransomware variant known as Mimic was found by security researchers, and it uses the Windows ‘Everything’ file search tool’s APIs to scan for files that should be encrypted. The virus has been “deleting shadow copies, terminating several apps…
FBI Takes Down the Infamous Ransomware Gang’s Website
In a statement last week, the US Department of Justice claimed to have made progress against the significant ransomware organisation known as Hive. Since last July, the FBI has been infiltrating Hive’s computer networks, and its disruption of the…
ISC Issues Security Updates to Address New BIND DNS Software Bugs
The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has issued updates to address multiple security flaws in the Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) 9 Domain Name System (DNS) software suite, which could result in a denial-of-service (DoS) condition. According to its website,…
A Six-Step Guide to Preventing Cyber Security Breaches
As a business owner, you should be aware that cyberattacks are inevitable and that breaches may occur at any time. It’s a motivating factor for companies to plan so that cyber resilience and business recovery become an integral part…
Threat Intelligence Platform: A Tool to Mitigate Upcoming Cyber Threats
The reason why most cyberattacks succeed is that the attackers surprise their targets. Before you can even say, “Kevin Mitnick,” the world’s most famous hacker, you’re dealing with the fallout from an assault. Knowing what hackers are aiming for,…
Evolution of Gootkit Malware Using Obfuscations
Mandiant Managed Defense has reliably resolved GOOTLOADER infections since January 2021. When spreading GOOTLOADER, malicious actors cast a wide net, affecting a variety of industrial verticals and geographical areas. Gootkit Malware The Gootkit Trojan is Javascript-based malware that carries out…
Mimic Attacks: Ransomware Hijacking Windows ‘Everything’ Search Tool
Trend Micro has recently revealed details of the new type of ransomware, apparently targeting the APIs ‘Everything’ search tool to attack English and Russian-speaking Windows users. The malware was discovered by the security firm researchers in June 2022 and was…
Government Issues High-risk Warning for iPhone Users
Apple iPhones are known for their strength and security features. The Cupertino-based tech behemoth releases security updates for its devices on a regular basis. Although Apple recommends that people install the most recent builds of iOS on their iPhones…
Riot Games Hit by Data Breach
Riot Games reported last week that a social engineering attempt had infiltrated the systems in their software platform. Motherboard got the ransom note that was sent to Riot Games and reported that hackers demanded $10 million in exchange for keeping…
DOJ Reveals: FBI Hacked Hive Ransomware Gang
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently confirmed that the FBI has infiltrated the activities of a popular cyber-crime gang, covertly disrupting their hacking attacks for more than six months. According to DOJ, FBI gained deep access to the Hive…
Aurora Infostealer Malware Uses Shapeshifting Techniques
One of the most recent discoveries was the Aurora Stealer malware, which imitated popular applications in order to infect as many users as possible. Cyble researchers discovered that threat actors are actively changing and customizing their phishing websites in…
Using Legitimate Remote Management Systems, Hackers Infiltrate Federal Agencies
Last summer, several Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies were breached across several states of the US through a clever hacking operation that employed two off-the-shelf remote monitoring and management systems (RMMs). A joint advisory was released on Jan.…
Critical CryptoAPI Spoofing Flaw in Windows PoC Exploit Released
Proof-of-concept (Poc) code has been made available for a high-severity security vulnerability in the Windows CryptoAPI that Microsoft was notified of by the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) and the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) last year. The…
Take Steps to Protect Your Enterprise Against the Risks
Earlier this month, the Apache Software Foundation announced that its log4j Java-based logging utility (CVE-2021-44228) had been vulnerable to a remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2021-4428). It was rated a critical severity vulnerability by MITRE and given a CVSS score…
eSentire: Golden Chickens Malware’s Attacker Uncovered
The Threat Response Unit (TRU) of eSentire has been monitoring one of the most effective and covert malware families, Golden Chickens, for the past 16 months. The malware of choice for FIN6 and Cobalt, two of the most established and…
This New Python RAT Malware Targets Windows in Attacks
A new Python-based malware has been discovered in the wild, with remote access trojan (RAT) capabilities that permit its operators to regulate the compromised systems. The new RAT, dubbed PY#RATION by researchers at threat analytics firm Securonix, communicates with…
A Catastrophic Mutating Event Will Strike the World in 2 Years, Claims WEF
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in Devos, Switzerland has come up with its set of uplifting predictions for 2023. The latest report warns of a global catastrophic cyber event in the near future. The WEF Annual Meeting includes government leaders,…
North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Users with Phony Job Offers
In an effort to commit cryptocurrency heists, North Korean hackers are exhibiting a “startup mentality,” according to a report released on Wednesday by cybersecurity company Proofpoint. The Sunnyvale, California-based company claimed that in December, a group they call TA444,…
U.S. Targets Google’s Online Ad Business in Latest Lawsuit
The US Department of Justice (DOJ), along with eight other US states have filed a lawsuit against tech-giant Google. DOJ, on Tuesday, accused Google of abusing its dominance in the digital ad market. It has threatened to dismantle a significant…
Source Code & Private Data Stolen From GoTo
GoTo, the parent company of LastPass, has disclosed that hackers recently broke into its systems and seized encrypted backups belonging to users. It claimed that in addition to LastPass user data, hackers managed to obtain data from its other enterprise…
Zero Trust Cybersecurity Protocols Slow Companies to “Mask Up”
There is only one way to find out if you can trust someone, and that is by trusting them, according to Ernest Hemingway, considering that most organizations follow zero trust policies, which were developed nearly two decades ago by…
Cyberwarfare Threat Looming Large on Firms Worldwide
Over the past ten years or so, the environment for cyber threats has undergone a significant transformation, which has accelerated in recent years. The term “cyberwar” didn’t even exist until 30 years ago, and it’s still somewhat debatable today. …
Critical Manufacturing Organizations Face Significant Risk of Cyber Attacks
Recent years have seen an alarming increase in the number of cyberattacks against critical infrastructure, many of which involved ransomware. Particularly in terms of cyber resilience, the industrial industry appears to be falling behind. Statistics Research by SecurityScorecard shows that…
A $100 Million Theft Has Been Attributed to the Lazarus Group by the FBI
A $100 million cryptocurrency heist was committed by the Lazarus Group last June, which has been blamed by the FBI for the crime. Known for stealing cryptocurrency to help support the military and weapons programs of the North Korean…
SOCs Face Stern Test in 2023 as Hackers Target Governments and the Media
The number of incidents in the government and mass media segments will increase this year, according to Kaspersky research experts’ predictions for challenges in Security Operation Centers (SOCs) in 2023. SOCs in these and other industries, as well as…
ChatGPT’s Effective Corporate Usage Might Eliminate Systemic Challenges
Today’s AI is highly developed. Artificial intelligence combines disciplines that make an effort to essentially duplicate the capacity of the human brain to learn from experience and generate judgments based on that experience. Researchers utilize a variety of tactics…
Supply Chain Attacks Induced More Data Breaches than Malware
As reported by the Identity Theft Resource Center, the first half of 2022 saw fewer compromises reported, owing in part to Russian-based cybercriminals being distracted by the war in Ukraine and volatility in cryptocurrency markets. However, data compromises rose…
How to Prevent Home Network Hackers? Here’s all you Need to Know
Your home Wi-Fi network may not be as secure as you believe. Internet crime costed Americans more than $6.9 billion in 2021. Personal data breaches were also significant, in addition to phishing and scams. Many personal data breaches could…
Apple’s Wireless Charging Push: Doing More Harm Than Good
The Indian government has mandated the use of a standard USB Type C charging port for all mobile phones beginning in 2025, following the lead of a European Union regulation. It’s not the first time that India has followed…
A Swiss Hacker Uncovered Confidential FBI Terrorism Screening Center File
Personal information of civilians who were on an outdated version of the US Government’s No Fly List and Terrorist Screening Database was found on an open server by a 23-year-old Swiss hacker. On January 12, Maia Arson Crimew, an influential…
Linux Malware Records a New High in 2022
While more and more devices are adopting Linux as their operating system, the popularity of the software has nonetheless attracted cyber-criminals. According to recent reports, the number of malware aimed at the software increased dramatically in 2022. As per the…
PayPal Users Should Check Their Accounts
It seems that scammers never cease trying to con people. Keeping customers’ information private and secure is of the utmost importance to companies, so they use many ways to protect against a breach in their network. Despite these digital…
LAUSD Computers are Breached via Cybercriminals
According to Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second-largest school district in the U. S., the Vice Society ransomware group has stolen files containing private information, including Social Security Numbers, from contractors (SSNs). Additionally, LAUSD disclosed that the threat…
After a Vendor Hack, FanDuels Warns of a Data Breach
A security breach has been detected at FanDuel’s sportsbook and betting site, which exposed customers’ names, email addresses, and payment information. This occurred in January 2023, when MailChimp’s security was breached. A security advisory urges users to be wary…
How Does Increased User Privacy Alter Mobile Advertisement Set-up?
Since Apple came up with its ATT privacy framework in order to garner users’ control over their data, tech businesses are facing challenges over making tradeoffs to adapt to the new data restrictions, while still maintaining their growth objectives. While…
Cyber Attack at ODIN Intelligence Discloses a Massive Trove of Police Raid Files
A forensic extraction report outlined the contents of a suspect’s phone, specific tactical plans for upcoming police raids, and private police reports with descriptions of alleged crimes and suspects. These documents are part of a sizable data cache that…
Mousetrapping: What is it & how to Safeguard Against it?
Mousetrapping works in the identical way that a traditional mousetrap does: you unknowingly walk into a trap designed to keep you trapped for as long as possible. Operators who utilize mousetraps actively market their products or services. They may…
Cyber Thieves Target Retirement Accounts
Data security has become a priority for tax returns, credit cards, and other conventional targets of cyber criminals. Online thieves have recently been targeting employer retirement plans and the accounts in the plans. Data security at retirement plans varies, and…
Ransomware Profits Shrink, as Victims Refuse to Pay
As per data from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, ransomware revenue for 2022 has dropped from $765.6 million to at least $456.8 million, representing a -40.3% year-over-year drop. The number of attacks is as high as it has ever been,…
Phishing Scam Blank Image Masks Code in SVG Files
Researchers from Avanan have seen the worldwide spread of a new threat known as ‘Blank Image,’ where hackers attach blank images to HTML messages. The user is instantly sent to a malicious URL once they open the attachment. Blank Image…
Malware Can Be Written With ChatGPT, as it Turns Out
With its multi-talented AI chatbot, ChatGPT, the company now has another skill to add to its LinkedIn profile: it is capable of creating sophisticated “polymorphic” malware. The chatbot from OpenAI has been reported as both skilled and resourceful when…
Security Vendors are Turning to GPT as a Key AI Technology
A number of businesses are utilising conversational AI technology to improve their product capabilities, including for security, despite some concerns about how generative AI chatbots like ChatGPT can be used maliciously — to create phishing campaigns or write malware. …
37 Million Accounts’ Data were Stolen from T-Mobile in a Data Breach Involving APIs
T-Mobile, a wireless provider in the United States, reported earlier this week that an unidentified malicious intruder broke into its network in late November and stole information on 37 million customers, including addresses, phone numbers, and dates of birth. …
Hackers Designs Malware for Recently Patched Fortinet Zero-Day Vulnerability
Researchers who recently disclosed and patched the zero-day vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiOS SSL-VPN technology have identified a new backdoor, specifically created in order to run on Fortinet’s FortiGate firewalls. Initial evidence collected by Google-owned security firm Mandiant suggests that the…
A Credential Stuffing Attack Breaches PayPal Accounts
In December last year, hackers accessed the PayPal accounts of more than 1.6 million users of the online payment service. As a result, PayPal is now sending out data breach notifications to affected users. A large number of customer…
Roaming Mantis Virus Features DNS Setups
Malicious actors linked to the Roaming Mantis attack group were seen distributing an updated variation of their patented mobile malware called Wroba to compromise Wi-Fi routers and perform Domain Name System (DNS) theft. Kaspersky found that the threat actor behind…
Blockchain: Is it hackable?
Following high-profile blockchain hacks in the last year, many people have been left wondering: is the blockchain hackable? The short answer is that any system can be attacked. However, because blockchain is decentralized, hackers may find it more difficult…
Cybersecurity in 2023: Russian Intelligence, Chinese Espionage, and Iranian Hacktivism
State-sponsored Activities In the year 2022, we witnessed a number of state-sponsored cyber activities originating from different countries wherein the tactics employed by the threat actors varied. Apparently, this will continue into 2023, since government uses its cyber capabilities as…
DoControl: Growing its SaaS Security Platform
DoControl offers an integrated, automated, and risk-aware SaaS Security Platform that protects apps and data which are essential to corporate operations promotes operational efficiency and boosts productivity. Protecting data and business-critical SaaS apps through automated remediation is DoControl’s key strength.…
US Criminals Responsible for Widespread Credit Card Fraud
In a case that sounds like a script, US criminals stole more than $1 million by using hundreds of credit cards that were advertised for sale on the dark web. A portion of the details surrounding this complex criminal…
Bogus DHL Emails Enable Attackers to Hack Microsoft 365 Accounts
As per experts, a new phishing campaign has been discovered that impersonates logistics giant DHL in order to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from victims in the education industry. Cybersecurity researchers from Armorblox recently found a significant phishing campaign, with…
Google Receives Sensitive Data From Abortion Pill Websites
Several online pharmacies are selling abortion pills online and sharing their customers’ personal information, such as their search history and geolocation, with Google and other third parties. ProPublica has learned that by using this information, one can identify the…
Threat from Cyberspace Pushing Data Budgets Up and Delaying Digital Transformation
A new report has revealed that the cost of data backup is rising due to the growing threat from cybercrime. This includes the requirement to guarantee the consistency and dependability of hybrid cloud data protection in order to counteract…
Info-stealing Ads Spread by Malvertising
HP Wolf Security’s cybersecurity researchers have issued a warning about various ongoing activities that aim to use typosquatting domains and malicious advertising to spread different types of malware to unwitting victims. Additionally, the scammers paid various ad networks to broadcast…
After a Security Incident, CircleCI Urges Customers to Rotate Secrets
There has been a security threat affecting CircleCI, an American software development service, and the service has urged its users to rotate their secrets to avoid this kind of catastrophe. Security Issue Alerts for CircleCI Users It has recently…
Lazarus Moves More than $60 Million from Harmony Bridge Hack
North Korean state-owned threat actors Lazarus Group has stolen around 41,000 ETH or more than $60 million of Ethereum to the crypto exchanges Binance, Huobi and OKX. While Binance and Huobi both froze the funds, Binance declared that an asset…
A New Era is Emerging in Cybersecurity, but Only the Best Algorithms will Survive
The industry identified that basic fingerprinting could not maintain up with the rate of these developments, and the requirement to be everywhere, at all times, pushed the acceptance of AI technology to deal with the scale and complexity of…
Twitter: Five Changes to the Platform for Users by Elon Musk
Three months have passed since Elon Musk stormed into Twitter’s San Francisco headquarters, and the company has barely escaped the spotlight. We’ve talked a lot about his thoughts on the social network and some of his more controversial business…
Rhadamanthys: Malware Hidden in Google Ads
Threat actors are establishing fraudulent websites for popular free and open-source software in order to promote malicious downloads via advertisements present in the Google search result. The info-stealing malware Rhadamanthys uses Google advertisements as a means of luring people into…
Synthetic Identity Fraud: What Is It?
Frankenstein ID, the use of fake identities by scammers, has become prevalent over the last 12 to 18 months, with US financial institutions (FIs) reporting losses of $20 billion in 2021 as compared to $6 billion in 2016. Synthetic Identity…
Businesses are Furious Following the Royal Mail Export Chaos
About 50 of the total orders that Sean Fothersgill, the proprietor of the model car retailer Pendle Slot Racing, receives each day come from outside the UK. Those international orders have been sitting in a warehouse corner collecting dust…
Gen Digital Customers’ Accounts were Breached by Hackers
A Norton LifeLock spokesperson has confirmed that malicious third parties are likely to have gained access to some customers’ accounts, possibly even gaining access to their password vaults. The document describing affected customers’ rights as a result of a…
Microsoft Quietly Revealed a New Kind of AI
In the tangible future, humans will be interfacing their flesh with chips. Therefore, perhaps we should not have been shocked when Microsoft’s researchers appeared to have hastened a desperate future. It was interestingly innocent and so very scientific. The headline…