After years of anticipation, WhatsApp has finally rolled out a dedicated iPad app, allowing users to enjoy the platform’s messaging capabilities natively on Apple’s tablet. Available now for download via the App Store, this new version is built to…
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Adidas Confirms Data Leak After User Service Provider Hack
Adidas confirmed that a third-party customer service provider’s vulnerability allowed a threat actor to steal company data. Contact details of customers who have previously dealt with the Adidas customer service help desk are among the impacted data. However, passwords,…
North Korea’s Innovative Laptop Farm Scam Alarms Cybersecurity Experts
A group of software engineers, many of whom secretly work on behalf of North Korea, has infiltrated major U.S. companies, many of which are Fortune 500 companies, by masquerading as American developers to obtain money from them. This has…
PumaBot: A New Malware That Sneaks into Smart Devices Using Weak Passwords
A recently found malware called PumaBot is putting many internet-connected devices at risk. This malicious software is designed to attack smart systems like surveillance cameras, especially those that use the Linux operating system. It sneaks in by guessing weak…
Cerebras Unveils World’s Fastest AI Chip, Beating Nvidia in Inference Speed
In a move that could redefine AI infrastructure, Cerebras Systems showcased its record-breaking Wafer Scale Engine (WSE) chip at Web Summit Vancouver, claiming it now holds the title of the world’s fastest AI inference engine. Roughly the size of…
Thousands of ASUS Routers Affected by Stealthy Persistent Backdoor
It seems like someone, possibly nation-state hackers, is building a botnet out of thousands of Asus routers that can withstand firmware patches and reboots. Researchers report that about 9,000 routers have been infiltrated, and the figure is still rising. …
New Self-Spreading Malware Hijacks Docker Servers to Secretly Mine Cryptocurrency
A newly uncovered malware campaign is exploiting unsecured Docker environments across the globe, silently enrolling them into a decentralized cryptojacking network that mines the privacy-focused cryptocurrency, Dero. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky reports that the attack initiates by targeting exposed Docker…
DragonForce Targets MSPs Using SimpleHelp Exploit, Expands Ransomware Reach
The DragonForce ransomware group has breached a managed service provider (MSP) and leveraged its SimpleHelp remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool to exfiltrate data and launch ransomware attacks on downstream clients. Cybersecurity firm Sophos, which was brought in to…
X Temporarily Disables Encrypted DMs to Launch New Messaging Features
X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced a temporary suspension of its encrypted direct messaging (DM) feature as it works on major upgrades to its messaging infrastructure. In a recent update, the platform confirmed that users will still be…
Vanta Customer Data Exposed Due to Code Bug at Compliance Firm
It was discovered today that Vanta, one of the leading providers of compliance automation solutions, had experienced a critical security lapse that resulted in the unauthorised exposure of confidential customer data, which resulted from a software malfunction. An inadvertent…
NPM Developers Targeted: Fake Packages Secretly Collecting Personal Data
Security experts are warning people who use NPM — a platform where developers share code — to be careful after finding several fake software packages that secretly collect information from users’ computers. The cybersecurity company Socket found around 60…
TCS Investigates Possible Link to M&S Cyberattack
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading Indian IT services firm under the Tata Group umbrella, is reportedly investigating whether its systems played any role in the recent ransomware attack that disrupted operations at British retail giant Marks & Spencer…
MathWorks Hit by Ransomware Attack Affecting Over 5 Million Clients
The renowned MATLAB programming language and numeric computing environment’s developer has reported a ransomware attack on its IT systems. MathWorks, based in Massachusetts, sent an update to users after initially reporting issues on May 18, stating that the company…
$400Million Coinbase Breach Linked to Customer Data Leak from India
Coinbase data breach linked to India A Reuters investigation revealed that cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase knew in January about a breach affecting outsourced customer support agents in India. Six people who knew about the incident said Coinbase was aware of sensitive…
TSA Cautions Passengers Against Plugging Into Public USB Charging Stations
Despite the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) widespread recognition for its role in ensuring air travel security through rigorous passenger screening procedures, the agency is now drawing attention to a lesser-known, yet equally concerning, cybersecurity threat faced by airport travellers.…
FBI Warns of Silent Ransom Group Using Phishing and Vishing to Target U.S. Law Firms
The FBI has issued a warning about a sophisticated cybercriminal group known as the Silent Ransom Group (SRG), also referred to by aliases like Luna Moth, Chatty Spider, and UNC3753. This group has been actively targeting U.S.-based law firms…
OpenAI’s o3 Model Allegedly Alters Shutdown Script in AI Alignment Tests
In a new and potentially alarming development, OpenAI’s latest AI model, o3, has reportedly exhibited behavior suggesting it may be resisting shutdown commands under certain conditions. According to a report published by Palisade Research, a firm that investigates the…
Ransomware Attack Exposes Private Data of Over 280,000 Nova Scotia Power Customers
A major cybersecurity incident has affected Nova Scotia Power, the province’s electricity provider. The company recently confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack that led to a massive data leak, although electricity services were not disrupted. The cyberattack…
Google Researcher Claims Quantum Computing Could Break Bitcoin-like Encryption Easier Than Thought
Craig Gidney, a Google Quantum AI researcher, has published a new study that suggests cracking popular RSA encryption would take 20 times less quantum resources than previously believed. Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies were not specifically mentioned in the study;…
Automatic e-ZERO FIR Filing Introduced for High-Value Cyber Crimes
There has been a significant increase in cybercrime incidents in India recently, and the government of India has responded by launching the e-Zero FIR facility, a landmark initiative that will strengthen the nation’s cybersecurity framework and expedite the investigation…