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Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Top U.S. Banks Cut Off Digital Data Sharing With OCC After Major Cyberattack
Several of the largest banks in the United States have curtailed or reassessed how they share sensitive data with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), after a significant cyberattack compromised the regulator’s email system. According to…
Identity Theft Concerns Rise as USPS Flags Suspicious Package Deliveries
Recently, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued an advisory in which it advised citizens to be more vigilant in light of an increase in sophisticated mail fraud schemes. In addition to the deceptive activities that have notably increased…
DaVita Faces Ransomware Attack, Disrupting Some Operations but Patient Care Continues
Denver-headquartered DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care and dialysis services with more than 3,100 facilities across the U.S. and 13 countries, has reported a ransomware attack that is currently affecting parts of its network. The incident, disclosed…
Gmail Users Face a New Dilemma Between AI Features and Data Privacy
Google’s Gmail is now offering two new upgrades, but here’s the catch— they don’t work well together. This means Gmail’s billions of users are being asked to pick a side: better privacy or smarter features. And this decision could…
Black Basta: Exposing the Ransomware Outfit Through Leaked Chat Logs
The cybersecurity sector experienced an extraordinary breach in February 2025 that revealed the inner workings of the well-known ransomware gang Black Basta. Trustwave SpiderLabs researchers have now taken an in-depth look at the disclosed contents, which explain how the…
Silicon Valley Crosswalk Buttons Hacked With AI Voices Mimicking Tech Billionaires
A strange tech prank unfolded across Silicon Valley this past weekend after crosswalk buttons in several cities began playing AI-generated voice messages impersonating Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Pedestrians reported hearing bizarre and oddly personal phrases coming from…
GPS Spoofing Emerges as a Serious Risk for Civil and Military Applications
The growing reliance on satellite-based navigation systems by modern aviation has raised serious concerns among global aviation authorities about the threat to the integrity of these systems that are emerging. As one such threat, GPS spoofing, is rapidly gaining…
Google Plans Big Messaging Update for Android Users
Google is preparing a major upgrade to its Messages app that will make texting between Android and iPhone users much smoother and more secure. For a long time, Android and Apple phones haven’t worked well together when it comes…
ProtectEU and VPN Privacy: What the EU Encryption Plan Means for Online Security
Texting through SMS is pretty much a thing of the past. Most people today rely on apps like WhatsApp and Signal to share messages, make encrypted calls, or send photos—all under the assumption that our conversations are private. But…
PDPC Probes Bangchak Data Breach Impacting 6.5 Million Records
A major data breach involving Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited is being swiftly investigated by Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC). The company stated that unauthorised access to its customer feedback system had affected roughly 6.5 million records. A…
TP-Link Outlines Effective Measures for Preventing Router Hacking
The presentation of a TP-Link Wi-Fi router by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois to Congress was one of the rare displays that highlighted increasing national security concerns on March 5. As a result of the congressman’s stark warning —…
QR Code Frauds Growing Fast in the UK: What You Should Know
A new kind of digital scam is spreading across the UK, where criminals trick people using fake QR codes. This type of scam is called “quishing,” and it has been growing quickly. In 2023, there were over 1,300 reports…
Russian Attackers Target military mission in Ukraine With Info-Stealing Malware
Gamaredon, a Russia-backed threat group renowned for distributing malware via phishing emails, recently appears to have utilised an infected portable drive to target a Ukrainian-based military mission of an undisclosed Western country. The malware was an updated version of…
Best Encrypted Messaging Apps: Signal vs Telegram vs WhatsApp Privacy Guide
Encrypted messaging apps have become essential tools in the age of cyber threats and surveillance. With rising concerns over data privacy, especially after recent high-profile incidents, users are turning to platforms that offer more secure communication. Among the top…
Increasing Exploitation of Remote Access Tools Highlights Ransomware Risks
Among the latest findings from cybersecurity insurance provider At-Bay, ransomware incidents witnessed a significant resurgence in 2024, with both the frequency and the severity of these attacks escalating significantly. Based on the firm’s 2025 InsurSec Report, ransomware activity rose…
Majority of Human-Operated Cyberattacks Target Domain Controllers, Warns Microsoft
Microsoft has revealed that nearly 80% of human-operated cyberattacks involve compromised domain controllers, according to a recent blog post published on Wednesday. Alarmingly, in over 30% of these incidents, attackers use the domain controller—a central system in corporate IT…
Over 1.6 Million Affected in Planned Parenthood Lab Partner Data Breach
A cybersecurity breach has exposed the confidential health data of more than 1.6 million individuals—including minors—who received care at Planned Parenthood centers across over 30 U.S. states. The breach stems from Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC), a company providing lab…
SpyNote Malware Targets Android Users with Fraudulent Google Play Pages
The notorious SpyNote malware is making a comeback thanks to a novel campaign. This remote access trojan has many malicious features and is also quite challenging to remove from an infected Android smartphone. According to security researchers, this time…
Fourlis Group Confirms €20 Million Loss from IKEA Ransomware Attack
Fourlis Group, the retail operator responsible for IKEA stores across Greece, Cyprus, Romania, and Bulgaria, has revealed that a ransomware attack targeting its systems in late November 2024 led to significant financial losses. The cyber incident, which coincided with…