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Many Passwords Can Be Cracked in Under an Hour, Study Finds
If you’re not using strong, random passwords, your accounts might be more vulnerable than you think. A recent study by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky shows that a lot of passwords can be cracked in less than an hour due to…
RansomHub Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi Environments with Specialized Encryptor
The RansomHub ransomware operation is now employing a Linux encryptor specifically designed to target VMware ESXi environments during corporate attacks. Launched in February 2024, RansomHub operates as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) with connections to ALPHV/BlackCat and Knight ransomware. The group…
Rider Data Compromised in Ransomware Attack on TheBus, Handi-Van
Private data of TheBus and Handi-Van customers appears to have been hacked in an alleged ransomware attack on the company that operates the transportation services. The websites for TheBus and Handi-Van have been down for four days as the…
Small Businesses Increasingly Concerned About Payment Fraud
Small businesses are becoming more concerned about payment fraud, as revealed by a recent survey from regional bank KeyBank. The survey included nearly 2,000 small-to-medium-sized businesses with annual revenues of less than $10 million. The results show that payment…
Cyberattack Cripples Forklift Giant Crown Equipment’s Production
In a recent report to the company’s employees, Ohio-based Crown Equipment, which is one of the world’s largest industrial and forklift truck manufacturers, confirmed that it had been attacked by a cybercriminal organization. After a cyberattack, the company has…
From Siri to 5G: AI’s Impact on Telecommunications
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed the landscape of mobile phone networks. From optimizing network performance to enhancing user experiences, AI plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of telecommunications. In this blog post, we delve…
Young Hacker Linked to Scattered Spider Group Detained
Spanish police, aided by the FBI, have made a major breakthrough in combating cybercrime by arresting a 22-year-old man in Palma de Mallorca. The suspect, Tyler Buchanan from Dundee, Scotland, is believed to be a leading figure in the…
EU Proposes New Law to Allow Bulk Scanning of Chat Messages
The European elections have ended, and the European football tournament is in full flow; why not allow bulk searches of people’s private communications, including encrypted ones? Activists around Europe are outraged by the proposed European Union legislation. The EU…
Crafty Criminals Use Fake Error Messages to Deploy Malware via PowerShell
Criminals are targeting thousands of organizations worldwide with social engineering attacks that use fake error messages to trick users into running malicious PowerShell scripts. This new Windows malware campaign uses bogus error messages from Google Chrome, Microsoft Word, and…
Securing Corporate Data: The Crucial Role of Third-Party Access Audits
Organizations’ data and systems can be compromised by seemingly benign entities—third-party contractors, vendors, and outsourced service providers—when those entities are seemingly innocent. External entities that perform these tasks must have access to sensitive data and systems. However, improper management…
Defending Hospitals and Clinics: Strategies Against Ransomware
The healthcare industry has become a prime target for ransomware attacks in recent years. These malicious campaigns exploit vulnerabilities in healthcare systems, disrupt critical services, and compromise sensitive patient data. According to Steve Stone, president of Rubrik’s Zero Labs, ransomware…
Hackers Exploit Snowflake Data, Targeting Major Firms
Hackers who stole terabytes of data from Ticketmaster and other customers of the cloud storage firm Snowflake claim they gained access to some Snowflake accounts by breaching a Belarusian-founded contractor working with those customers. Approximately 165 customer accounts were…
The Growing Threat of Data Breaches to Australian Businesses
Data breaches are now a significant threat to Australian businesses, posing the risk of “irreversible brand damage.” A cybersecurity expert from Fortinet, a global leader in the field, has raised alarms about cybercriminals increasingly targeting the nation’s critical infrastructure.…
Hackers Reveal Their Strategy of Stealing Snowflake’s Ticketmaster Data
Ticketmaster and other organisations’ Snowflake accounts were said to have been accessed by a ShinyHunters hacker via a breach of software engineering firm EPAM Systems, validating a Mandiant report attributing some of the intrusions to third-party contractor hacks, Wired…
Could Brain-Like Computers Be a Game Changer in the Tech Industry?
Modern computing’s demand for electricity is growing at an alarming pace. By 2026, energy consumption by data centers, artificial intelligence (AI), and cryptocurrency could potentially double compared to 2022 levels, according to a report from the International Energy Agency…
When Legit Downloads Go Rogue: The Oyster Backdoor Story
Researchers from Rapid7 recently uncovered a sophisticated malvertising campaign that exploits unsuspecting users searching for popular software downloads. This campaign specifically targets users seeking legitimate applications like Google Chrome and Microsoft Teams, leveraging fake software installers to distribute the Oyster…
Hill Briefing on Encryption Canceled Suddenly by FBI
Based on emails reviewed by POLITICO, the FBI abruptly cancelled two large Hill briefings scheduled for this week about encryption, without telling staffers who were invited. A two-day virtual briefing on “warrant-proof encryption” was scheduled for congressional staff last…
Inside the Velvet Ant’s Web: F5 BIG-IP Vulnerabilities Exposed
Cybersecurity threats have evolved beyond traditional attack vectors. One such sophisticated campaign involves the exploitation of F5 BIG-IP appliances by a group known as ‘Velvet Ant.’ In this blog post, we delve into the details of this stealthy data theft…
AI Technique Combines Programming and Language
Researchers from MIT and several other institutions have introduced an innovative technique that enhances the problem-solving capabilities of large language models by integrating programming and natural language. This new method, termed natural language embedded programs (NLEPs), significantly improves the…