The recent cyberattack on Ivanti’s VPN software has prompted swift action from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). This incident not only highlights the need for stronger cybersecurity measures but also raises important questions about exploit techniques, organizational…
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Microsoft’s Breach Notification Emails Wind Up in Spam Folder
Midnight Blizzard, a Russian nation-state hacker gang, breached Microsoft’s security last year, gaining access to the emails of multiple customers. In late June, Microsoft revealed that more organisations were affected than previously assumed. However, the company’s attempts to notify…
Ransomware Attack on Patelco Credit Union Disrupts Services for Nearly Half a Million Members
A ransomware attack on Bay-area Patelco Credit Union has disrupted banking services for nearly half a million members, and the outage could persist for weeks. The credit union announced the attack on June 29 via Twitter. The affected services…
Yemeni Hackers Unmasked Spying on Middle Eastern Military Phones
According to researchers at MIT, a Yemeni hacking group has been eavesdropping on the phone calls of military personnel in the Middle East, the latest example of mobile surveillance becoming prevalent in conflicts around the world as a result…
Investing in AI? Don’t Forget the Cyber Locks! VCs Advice.
The OpenAI Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Seed VCs Security breaches are common in the current industry of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). However, when a prominent player like OpenAI falls victim to such an incident, it…
Major Security Flaw in WhatsApp and Signal MacOS Apps Puts User Data at Risk
A significant security warning has emerged for WhatsApp and Signal users this week, urging them to consider deleting their apps, particularly on MacOS. The issue, primarily affecting Apple users leveraging multi-device functionality, highlights severe vulnerabilities in the MacOS versions…
Ransomware Group Uses Harassment Tactics to Secure Payments
A newly identified ransomware group named Volcano Demon is using aggressive tactics to compel victims to pay ransoms. Halycon, an anti-ransomware firm, recently reported that this group has targeted several organisations in the past weeks with a new encryption…
Cybersecurity Expert Warns NHS Still Vulnerable After Major Ransomware Attack
A leading cybersecurity expert has warned that the NHS remains at risk of further cyber-attacks unless it updates its computer systems. This stark warning follows a significant ransomware attack that severely disrupted healthcare services across London. Prof Ciaran Martin,…
A Surge in Advanced Fraud Techniques is Eroding Business Trust
Fraudsters seem to be perpetually ahead of the curve. Early in 2022, research indicated that one in four online accounts was fraudulent, a figure that has only escalated since. In the auto lending sector alone, losses amounted to $7.9…
Mobile Encryption Innovation Aids Criminals, Europol Reports
Europol has proposed solutions to address some of the challenges posed by privacy-enhancing technologies found in Home Routing, which pose a challenge for law enforcement agencies in intercepting communications during criminal investigations as a result of these technologies. There…
Chinese APT40 Attackers Exploit SOHO Routers to Launch Attacks
Cybersecurity agencies from Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States have issued a joint advisory about APT40, a China-linked cyber espionage group, warning regarding its ability to co-opt exploits for newly…
Quantum Key Distribution Achieves Breakthrough with Semiconductor Quantum Dots
In the face of emerging quantum computing threats, traditional encryption methods are becoming increasingly vulnerable. This has spurred the development of quantum key distribution (QKD), a technology that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to secure data transmission. While…
DarkMe RAT: Microsoft SmartScreen Vulnerability Explored
In recent months, cybersecurity researchers have detected a surge in the exploitation of a critical vulnerability known as CVE-2024-21412. This vulnerability specifically targets Microsoft SmartScreen, a security feature designed to protect users from malicious websites and downloads. In this blog…
Double-Scam Alert: How Fraudsters Exploit Scam Victims Twice
The ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) has cautioned that scammers are approaching victims with false offers to assist them in recovering from scams. Scammers and Fake Recovery Offers The National Anti-Scam Centre warns Australians who have had their money…
Patelco Credit Union Working Diligently to Recover from Security Incident
A ransomware attack on Patelco Credit Union in the Bay Area has disrupted banking services for nearly half a million members, with the outage potentially lasting for weeks. The credit union announced the attack on June 29 through Twitter.…
New Consumer Privacy Rights for Oregonians: What You Need to Know
As of July 1, Oregonians have gained significant new consumer privacy rights under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA). This law, enacted in July 2023 but now in effect, results from four years of work by the Attorney General’s…
Here’s How to Change IP Address Without VPN
The internet is becoming an increasingly important aspect of people’s lives since it allows them to perform an array of activities with minimal effort. However, it is also becoming a more dangerous place, as many hackers harm you by…
Supreme Court Directive Mandates Self-Declaration Certificates for Advertisements
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India recently directed every advertiser and advertising agency to submit a self-declaration certificate confirming that their advertisements do not make misleading claims and comply with all relevant regulatory guidelines before broadcasting…
Hackers Leak 10 Billion Passwords How Users Should Respond
Several months ago, security researchers discovered the world’s largest collection of stolen passwords and credentials had been uploaded to an infamous criminal marketplace where cybercriminals would trade such credentials for a considerable amount of money. A hacker known as…
New Golang-Based Botnet ‘Zergeca’ Discovered
Researchers at QiAnXin XLab have found a new and dangerous botnet called Zergeca. This botnet, written in the Go programming language (Golang), can launch powerful distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, which can overwhelm and shut down targeted websites or services.…