The protection of personal data is of utmost importance. A recent report has brought to public attention an alleged significant data breach involving a U.S. data broker. This incident, which purportedly affects billions of records and over 300 million people,…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Ascension Ransomware Attack: Worker Error Leads to Data Breach and Recovery Efforts
Ascension, one of the largest health systems in the country, recently revealed that a ransomware attack on its systems was due to a worker accidentally downloading a malicious file. The health system emphasized that this was likely an honest…
STR RAT: A Persistent Remote Access Trojan
The STR RAT is a remote access trojan (RAT) written in Java, first detected in 2020. Like other RATs, it allows threat actors full control of an infected machine. STR RAT is capable of keylogging, credential theft, and deploying…
Android 15’s Lockdown Mode Safeguards Your Phone Against “Juice Jacking”
You shouldn’t use any random cable that is provided to you to charge your favourite Android phone—or any other device, for that matter—at a public charging station for a few very good reasons. More importantly, there are always a…
European Telecom Industry at the Forefront of Quantum Technology Adoption
Even though quantum technologies may sound like something that is decades into the future, a new report released today shows that quantum technology has already come into being – especially in the telecommunications industry – even though most people…
Apple Introduces Exclusive AI Features for Newest Devices
Apple’s WWDC 2023 brought exciting news for tech enthusiasts: the introduction of Apple Intelligence, a groundbreaking AI system. However, if you’re eager to try out these new features, you’ll need the latest devices. Apple Intelligence features will be exclusively…
Securing a Dynamic World: The Future of Cybersecurity Operations
Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for organizations worldwide. As threats evolve and technology advances, the role of cybersecurity operations is undergoing significant transformation. Let’s delve into the key aspects of this evolution. Today’s changing cyber threat landscape presents a…
TellYouThePass Ransomware Exploits Recent PHP RCE Vulnerability to Compromise Servers
The TellYouThePass ransomware gang has been exploiting the recently patched CVE-2024-4577 remote code execution vulnerability in PHP to deliver webshells and execute their ransomware payload on target systems. The attacks began on June 8, less than 48 hours after…
Ransomware Attackers Target Canada’s Largest School Board
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has issued a warning following a ransomware attack on its software testing environment and is currently investigating whether any personal data was compromised. TDSB is Canada’s largest school board and the fourth largest…
Dutch Intelligence Warns of Extensive Chinese Cyber-Espionage Campaign
The Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD) has issued a warning about the far-reaching consequences of a Chinese cyber-espionage operation disclosed earlier this year. According to the MIVD, the scale of this campaign is “much larger than previously…
AI vs. Developers: A Modern-Day Conundrum
According to many experts, large language models and artificial intelligence are dramatically simplifying the process of creating quality software, and this is a perspective that is being touted a lot. It has even been predicted that this trend could…
AI Could Turn the Next Recession into a Major Economic Crisis, Warns IMF
In a recent speech at an AI summit in Switzerland, IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath cautioned that while artificial intelligence (AI) offers numerous benefits, it also poses grave risks that could exacerbate economic downturns. Gopinath emphasised that…
Here’s How to Solve Top Challenges in Data Storage
Data volumes are not only expanding, but also accelerating and diversifying. According to recent IDG research, data professionals state that data volumes are rising by 63 percent every month on average in their organisations. The majority of these organisations…
How Fear Tactics Led to a Pune Woman’s Financial Ruin: Insights into Cyber Fraud
A 67-year-old Pune woman lost Rs 1.6 crore of her life savings to cyber crooks after receiving a call claiming that her phone number was used to send vulgar texts and that Mumbai police had arrested her. She was issued…
From Civilians to Cyber Warriors: China’s MCF Program Ignites a Western Typhoon
Cyber offensives by China against foreign targets are of concern to the international community because its military and civilian technological institutions work together to achieve greater effectiveness thanks to the combination of civilian and military technology services. In democratic…
Signs Your Home Network Has Been Hacked and How to Protect Yourself
While many are aware of the risks associated with public Wi-Fi, fewer realize that home networks are also vulnerable to cyberattacks. Hackers can infiltrate home networks to access sensitive information like bank details, private conversations, and personal photos. Here…
Tech Giants Aid Rural Hospitals in Cybersecurity Battle
Microsoft and Google have announced initiatives to offer free or discounted cybersecurity services to rural hospitals across the United States, aiming to reduce their vulnerability to cyberattacks that have disrupted patient care and threatened lives, according to a joint…
Israeli Researchers Expose Security Flaws in Visual Studio Code Marketplace
A team of Israeli researchers investigated the security of the Visual Studio Code (VSCode) marketplace and managed to “infect” over 100 organizations by embedding risky code into a popular theme, revealing significant vulnerabilities in the system. VSCode, a source code…
Couple’s ₹47.7 Lakh Loss Amid Two-Week Digital Harassment and Arrest
A long time has gone by since Apple announced several new AI-based features at its WWDC developer conference on Monday, as well as partnering with an upstart in generative artificial intelligence called OpenAI to create generative AI. Even though…
Stay Secure: How to Prevent Zero-Click Attacks on Social Platforms
While we have all learned to avoid clicking on suspicious links and be wary of scammers, this week we were reminded that there are some silent threats out there that we should be aware of zero-click assaults. Recent Incidents As…