OpenAI’s video-generating app, Sora, has raised significant questions regarding the safety and privacy of user’s biometric data, particularly with its “Cameo” feature that creates realistic AI videos, or “deepfakes,” using a person’s face and voice. To power this functionality,…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
AI Tools Make Phishing Attacks Harder to Detect, Survey Warns
Despite the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, the phishing method remains the leading avenue for data breaches in the years to come. However, in 2025, the phishing method has undergone a dangerous transformation. What used to be a crude…
China Sentences 11 Individuals to Death Over Massive Cross-Border Scam Network
A Chinese court has handed down death sentences to 11 individuals involved in a vast, family-run criminal network that operated online scam and gambling schemes across the China-Myanmar border. The Wenzhou Intermediate People’s Court in Zhejiang Province announced the…
Microsoft Stops Phishing Scam Which Used Gen-AI Codes to Fool Victims
AI: Boon or Curse? AI code is in use across sectors for variety of tasks, particularly cybersecurity, and both threat actors and security teams have turned to LLMs for supporting their work. Security experts use AI to track and address…
Andesite AI Puts Human Analysts at the Center of Cybersecurity Innovation
Andesite AI Inc., a two-year-old cybersecurity startup, is reimagining how human expertise and artificial intelligence can work together to strengthen digital defense. Founded by former CIA officers Brian Carbaugh and William MacMillan, the company aims to counter a fragmented…
Why Deleting Cookies Doesn’t Protect Your Privacy
Most internet users know that cookies are used to monitor their browsing activity, but few realize that deleting them does not necessarily protect their privacy. A newer and more advanced method known as browser fingerprinting is now being used to…
Ransomware Attack on Motility Software Solutions Exposes Data of 766,000 Customers
Motility Software Solutions, a leading U.S.-based provider of dealer management software (DMS), has confirmed a ransomware attack that compromised the personal data of approximately 766,000 customers. The company, previously known as Systems 2000 (Sys2K), serves over 7,000 dealerships across…
Security Experts Warn of Audio Leakage Through Gaming Mice
A startling discovery has been made in a study by researchers at UCI, which pertains to a rare side-channel risk associated with high-performance optical mice. The study found that the sensors and polling rates that enable precision can also…
Meta to Use AI Chat Data for Targeted Ads Starting December 16
Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, will soon begin leveraging user conversations with its AI chatbot to drive more precise targeted advertising on its platforms. Starting December 16, Meta will integrate data from interactions…
Why Businesses Must Act Now to Prepare for a Quantum-Safe Future
As technology advances, quantum computing is no longer a distant concept — it is steadily becoming a real-world capability. While this next-generation innovation promises breakthroughs in fields like medicine and materials science, it also poses a serious threat to…
AI Adoption Surges Faster Than Cybersecurity Awareness, Study Reveals
A recent study has revealed that the rapid adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini is far outpacing efforts to educate users about the cybersecurity risks associated with them. The research, conducted by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA)…
AI Adoption Outpaces Cybersecurity Awareness as Users Share Sensitive Data with Chatbots
The global surge in the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini is rapidly outpacing efforts to educate users about the cybersecurity risks these technologies pose, according to a new study. The research, conducted by the National…
Cisco Firewall Vulnerabilities Leave 50,000 Devices Exposed Worldwide
Nearly 50,000 Cisco firewall devices worldwide are currently exposed to significant security risks following the disclosure of three critical vulnerabilities in Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) products. Statistics from the Shadowserver Foundation have highlighted…
Toowoomba Pharmacy Targeted in Ransomware Attack
A pharmacy in Toowoomba, Queensland, has become the latest victim of a ransomware attack, highlighting growing concerns about the digital vulnerability of small businesses. The incident occurred last month when hackers gained access to the Friendlies Society Dispensary’s private IT…
Meta’s Platforms Rank Worst in Social Media Privacy Rankings: Report
Meta’s Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook have once again been flagged as the most privacy-violating social media apps. According to Incogni’s Social Media Privacy Ranking report 2025, Meta and TikTok are at the bottom of the list. Elon Musk’s X (formerly…
Moving Toward a Quantum-Safe Future with Urgency and Vision
It is no secret that the technology of quantum computing is undergoing a massive transformation – one which promises to redefine the very foundations of digital security worldwide. Quantum computing, once thought to be nothing more than a theoretical construct,…
Google Introduces AI-Powered Ransomware Detection in Drive for Desktop
Ransomware continues to be a growing cyber threat, capable of crippling businesses and disrupting personal lives. Losing access to vital files — from cherished family photos to financial records — can have devastating consequences. To tackle this, Google is…
Social Event App Partiful Did Not Collect GPS Locations from Photos
Social event planning app Partiful, also known as “Facebook events for hot people,” has replaced Facebook as the go-to place for sending party invites. However, like Facebook, Partiful also collects user data. The hosts can create online invitations in…
Volvo NA Employee Data Exposed in Miljödata Ransomware Attack
Volvo North America recently disclosed that sensitive employee information was compromised following a ransomware attack targeting its HR software provider, Miljödata. The breach, attributed to the DataCarry ransomware group, exposed names and social security numbers of Volvo staff after…
Government Operations in Chaos After South Korea Data Centre Fire
A massive disruption has struck South Korea’s government operations after a fire at a national data centre crippled hundreds of digital services, exposing serious weaknesses in the country’s technology infrastructure. The incident occurred on Friday at the National Information Resources…