In recent years, Skype has established itself as the most popular online communication platform, and it is nearing its close, marking the end of an era for one of the most popular VoIP services in the world. The first…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
State-Backed Hackers Escalate Attacks on Government Email Servers
Cyberattacks targeting government email servers have intensified in recent years, a trend that experts warn is expected to continue. This concern follows a recent breach involving a cyber-espionage group linked to China, which infiltrated the email servers of Belgium’s…
AI Model Misbehaves After Being Trained on Faulty Data
A recent study has revealed how dangerous artificial intelligence (AI) can become when trained on flawed or insecure data. Researchers experimented by feeding OpenAI’s advanced language model with poorly written code to observe its response. The results were alarming…
Netflix Users Warned About AI-Powered Phishing Scam
Netflix subscribers are being warned about a sophisticated phishing scam circulating via email, designed to steal personal and financial information. The deceptive email mimics an official Netflix communication, falsely claiming that the recipient’s account has been put on hold.…
CrowdStrike Report Reveals a Surge in AI-Driven Threats and Malware-Free Attacks
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc. released a new report earlier this month that illustrates how cyber threats evolved significantly in 2024, with attackers pivoting towards malware-free incursions, AI-assisted social engineering, and cloud-focused vulnerabilities. The 11th annual CrowdStrike Global Threat Report for…
Security Update from Rubrik as Authentication Keys Are Reissued
In a recent report, Rubrik revealed that, last month, an unauthorized security incident compromised one of its log file servers. Rubrik has taken immediate and proactive steps to mitigate potential risks in response to this breach. As part of…
Google Patches Android Zero-Day Flaws Used to Unlock Phones
Google recently addressed critical security flaws in Android that allowed authorities to unlock phones using forensic tools, according to a report by Amnesty International. The report, released on Friday, detailed three previously unknown vulnerabilities exploited by phone-unlocking company Cellebrite.…
Cybersecurity Threats Are Evolving: Seven Key OT Security Challenges
Cyberattacks are advancing rapidly, threatening businesses with QR code scams, deepfake fraud, malware, and evolving ransomware. However, strengthening cybersecurity measures can mitigate risks. Addressing these seven key OT security challenges is essential. Insurance broker Howden reports that U.K. businesses…
Latest PyPi Malware Steals Ethereum Private Keys, Developers Targeted
Researchers at Socket have exposed a malicious PyPi (Python Package Index package), set-utils, that steals Ethereum private keys by abusing a “commonly used account creation functions.” Masked as a simple utility tool for Python sets, the package imitates commonly used…
Sophisticated BEC Attack Exploits Business Trust to Steal Funds
A recent Business Email Compromise (BEC) investigation has uncovered a highly sophisticated attack that went beyond traditional email fraud. Instead of simply sending fraudulent emails in hopes of deceiving victims, cybercriminals strategically exploited the implicit trust between three business partners—Partner…
YouTube at 20: How the Viral Video Site Forever Changed User’s Content Consumption Habit
A simple meal with friends 20 years ago sparked one of the twenty-first century’s most significant technology breakthroughs. YouTube, a video-hosting platform founded by three former PayPal employees, was poised to transform the worldwide entertainment sector. Today, it even…
U.S. Pauses Offensive Cyberoperations Against Russia Amid Security Concerns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has paused offensive cyberoperations against Russia by U.S. Cyber Command, rolling back some efforts to contend with a key adversary even as national security experts call for the U.S. to expand those capabilities. A U.S.…
Malware Attack on Android TV Devices Affects Over 1.6 Million Users
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new form of malware that is spreading through Android TV devices across the globe. This malware, known as Vo1d, has already infected over 1.6 million devices, turning them into remote-controlled bots used for illegal…
Scammers Still Use the Same Tricks, Just in New Ways
As technology furthers, scams are becoming more advanced, but the way scammers manipulate people hasn’t changed. Despite using modern tools, they still rely on the same psychological tactics to deceive their victims. Clinical psychologist Dr. Khosi Jiyane explains that…
Malware Alert as Desert Dexter Strikes Over 900 Victims Worldwide
Several countries in the Middle East and North Africa have been targeted by an advanced Trojan named Desert Dexter, identified by security experts at Positive Technologies. This malware campaign has compromised nearly 900 victims as a result of its…
Polish Space Agency “POLSA” Suffers Breach; System Offline
Systems offline to control breach The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) suffered a cyberattack last week, it confirmed on X. The agency didn’t disclose any further information, except that it “immediately disconnected” the agency network after finding that the systems were…
AI’s Effect on Employment: Dukaan’s Divisive Automation Approach
As businesses increasingly use AI to do jobs that have historically been managed by human workers, artificial intelligence is permeating several industries. Suumit Shah, the CEO of the e-commerce firm Dukaan in India, went to great lengths to automate…
Amazon Unveils Ocelot: A Breakthrough in Quantum Error Correction
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has introduced a groundbreaking quantum prototype chip, Ocelot, designed to tackle one of quantum computing’s biggest challenges: error correction. The company asserts that the new chip reduces error rates by up to 90%, a milestone…
Managing Vendor Cyber Risks: How Businesses Can Mitigate Third-Party Failures
On Wednesday, businesses worldwide experienced disruptions when Slack, a popular workplace communication tool, went offline due to a technical issue. The outage, which lasted several hours, forced teams to rely on alternative communication methods such as emails, phone calls,…
Trump Administration Halts Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia Amid Ukraine War Talks
The Trump administration has issued orders to suspend U.S. offensive cyber operations targeting Russia, a move reportedly aimed at encouraging Russian President Vladimir Putin to engage in diplomatic discussions over the war in Ukraine. According to The Record, U.S.…