The Future of Cybersecurity Jobs in an AI-Driven World Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the cybersecurity landscape, enhancing both the capabilities of cyber attackers and defenders. But a pressing question remains: Will AI replace cybersecurity jobs in the future?…
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RansomHub and RansomHouse: Unmasking the Culprits Behind Italy’s Attacks
Hackers have claimed responsibility for three major cyberattacks in Italy in the last 24 hours. The RansomHub and RansomHouse gangs allegedly carried out the ransomware assaults in Italy. RansomHub targeted the websites of Cloud Europe and Mangimi Fusco, while RansomHouse…
CDK Cyberattack Traced to BlackSuit Hackers: U.S. Auto Industry Under Siege
Cybercriminals have carried out a series of hacks targeting big companies by breaking into the back ends of their software suppliers, disrupting operations at auto dealerships all over the U.S. This is the latest in a wide-ranging series that…
LockBit Ransomware Attack on Infosys McCamish Systems Exposes Sensitive Data of Over Six Million Individuals
Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS) recently disclosed that a LockBit ransomware attack earlier this year compromised sensitive information of more than six million individuals. IMS, a multinational corporation specializing in business consulting, IT, and outsourcing services, primarily serves the insurance…
Five Challenges to Adoption of Liquid Cooling in Data Centers
Data centre liquid cooling systems are becoming increasingly popular due to their greater heat management effectiveness when compared to traditional air cooling methods. However, as technology advances, new security issues emerge, such as cybersecurity and physical risks. These concerns…
Critical Vulnerabilities Found in Emerson Gas Chromographs Expose Systems
Multiple critical vulnerabilities have been identified in Emerson gas chromatographs, posing risks such as unauthorized access to sensitive data, denial-of-service conditions, and arbitrary command execution. Gas chromatographs are essential in various industries like chemical, environmental, and healthcare sectors for…
5G Vulnerabilities Expose Mobile Devices to Serious Threats
Researchers from Penn State University have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in 5G technology that put mobile devices at risk. At the upcoming Black Hat 2024 conference in Las Vegas, they will reveal how attackers can exploit these weaknesses to steal…
Inside the Espionage: How Nobelium Targets French Diplomatic Staff
Cybersecurity threats have become increasingly sophisticated, and state-sponsored actors continue to target government institutions and diplomatic entities. One such incident involves a Russian threat actor known as “Nobelium,” which has been launching spear phishing attacks against French diplomats. ANSSI Issued…
Brain Cipher Ransomware Targets Indonesia’s National Data Center in Major Cyberattack
A new ransomware operation known as Brain Cipher has emerged, targeting organizations worldwide. This operation recently gained media attention due to an attack on Indonesia’s temporary National Data Center. Indonesia is developing National Data Centers to securely store servers…
Cyberattack by BlackSuit Targets Kadokawa and CDK Global
In early June, Kadokawa’s video-sharing platform Niconico experienced a server outage, which has now been claimed by the Russia-linked hacker group BlackSuit. This group, a rebrand of the Royal ransomware operation and linked to the defunct Conti cybercrime syndicate, has…
Microsoft Announces New Deadlines for Windows Updates
A July 4 deadline for Windows users who have not updated their systems is fast approaching. It was only two weeks ago that a two-week-old security vulnerability found in Windows was found to have been reactivated. Despite Microsoft’s claim…
Top Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in 2024
We’re more than halfway into 2024, and we’ve already witnessed some of the largest and the most damaging data breaches in recent history. And just when you thought some of these hacks couldn’t be much worse, they did. The…
Korean ISP Accused of Installing Malware to Block Torrent Traffic
A major scandal has emerged in South Korea, where the internet service provider KT is accused of intentionally installing malware on the computers of 600,000 subscribers. This invasive action was reportedly designed to interfere with and block torrent traffic,…
Kadokawa Group Hit by Major Ransomware Attack
Kadokawa Group, the parent company of renowned game developer FromSoftware, has fallen victim to a gruesome ransomware attack. The Japanese conglomerate, known for its diverse involvement in book publishing, the video-sharing service Niconico, and various other media enterprises, revealed…
Pipeline Hijacking: GitLab’s Security Wake-Up Call
A major vulnerability exists in some versions of GitLab Community and Enterprise Edition products, which might be exploited to run pipelines as any user. GitLab is a prominent web-based open-source software project management and task tracking tool. There are an…
Phishing And The Threats of QR Codes
Cybercriminals have always been adept at abusing the latest technological developments in their attacks, and weaponizing QR codes is one of their most recent strategies. QR codes have grown in popularity as a method for digital information sharing due…
Kimsuky Unleashes TRANSLATEXT Malware on South Korean Academic Institutions
An investigation has found that a North Korea-linked threat actor, known as Kimsuky, has been involved in the use of a malicious Google Chrome extension to steal sensitive information to collect information as part of an ongoing intelligence collection…
TeamViewer’s Corporate Network Compromised in Suspected APT Hack
iTeamViewer, a remote access software company, has announced that its corporate environment was compromised in a cyberattack. According to the company, the breach was detected on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, and is believed to have been carried out by…
37signals Boosts Profits by Over $1 Million by Exiting Cloud Computing
This year, software company 37signals has made headlines with its decision to leave cloud computing, resulting in a significant profit boost of over $1 million (£790,000). This move highlights a growing trend among businesses reassessing the value of cloud…
Why You Should Mask Your Email Address
In today’s digital age, entering your real email address into a website is a risky move. It’s all too common for websites to sell your information to data brokers, who then use it for marketing, targeted ads, or even…