The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued an urgent warning to car dealers and sellers across the United States, highlighting a surge in sophisticated phishing and smishing scams targeting the automotive industry. These cyber threats pose a significant risk…
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Italy Investigates Google for Unfair Practices in Obtaining User Consent for Ad Profiling
Italy’s competition and consumer watchdog has launched an investigation into Google’s methods for obtaining user consent to link activity across its various services for ad profiling, suspecting the tech giant of “unfair commercial practices.” The focus is on how…
Pro-Houthi Group Deploys Android Spyware to Target Yemeni Humanitarian Orgs
Insikt Group’s research reveals that OilAlpha, a suspected pro-Houthi entity, continues to target humanitarian and human rights organisations in Yemen. They deploy malicious Android applications to steal credentials and gather intelligence, with the ability to control aid distribution. Notable…
How an IT Team Used Windows 3.1 to Mitigate a Massive CrowdStrike Outage
In an unprecedented event, a single update from anti-virus company CrowdStrike caused global havoc, affecting millions of Windows computers. This incident, described as the largest outage ever, disrupted numerous services and companies worldwide. As reports of the “Blue Screen…
Sensitive Health Data of 12.9 Million Individuals Stolen in Cyberattack
One data breach has led to the exposure of several personal and medical data about 12.9 million people who have become victims of cybercrime. Several customers of MediSecure, one of Australia’s leading healthcare providers, have been affected by the…
From Smartphones to State Security: The Reach of China’s New Surveillance Laws
China’s New Law Expands State Surveillance, Raises Global Concerns China has enacted new restrictions under its Counter-espionage Law, shocking the international world and raising severe concerns about privacy and human rights. These guidelines, which went into effect on July 1,…
Quantum Navigation as the Successor to GPS
The cause of the recent flight cancellations by Finnair planes flying into Estonia did not have anything to do with mechanical failures or bad weather the cause was the GPS signal not being received by the aircraft. To prevent…
Massive Cyber Attack Hits MediSecure, Impacting Millions of Australians
In a shocking revelation, MediSecure, an eprescription provider, has confirmed that approximately 12.9 million Australians have been affected by a cyberattack that occurred in April. This incident has surpassed previous notable breaches, including the Optus and Medibank data breaches…
WazirX Responds to Major Cyberattack with Trading Halt and Bounty Program
In the wake of a significant cyberattack, WazirX, one of India’s foremost cryptocurrency exchanges, has taken drastic measures to mitigate the damage. The exchange announced a halt in trading and introduced a bounty program aimed at recovering stolen assets.…
Dark Web Intel Underutilized by CISOs, Diminishing Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry faces challenges in keeping up with the rapidly evolving healthcare cybersecurity landscape. This is due in part to CISOs failing to take use of dark web intelligence, which leaves the industry with a weaker cyber posture…
Securing the Grid: How Ransomware is Targeting Energy and Oil Sectors
According to a new analysis from cybersecurity firm Sophos, ransomware attacks are hitting the energy and oil and gas sectors harder, costing utilities more in recovery time and money as victims appear to be more inclined to pay ransom demands.…
Global IT Outage Disrupts Airlines, Hospitals, and Financial Institutions
A major IT outage has affected a wide array of global institutions, including hospitals, major banks, media outlets, and airlines. The disruption has hindered their ability to offer services, causing widespread inconvenience and operational challenges. International airports across India,…
The Vital Role of Ethical Hacking in Cyber Security
The possibility of cyber attacks is a major issue, with the global average cost of a data breach expected to reach $4.45 million in 2023, a 15% increase over the previous three years, according to an IBM analysis. This…
Government Shuts Down Two Telemarketing Giants for 5.5 Million Fraudulent Calls
Several telemarketing entities, notably V-Con Intelligent Security and OneXtel Media, have been suspended by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for disseminating malicious messages through their services. According to a report by the Economic Times (ET), these two telemarketers alone…
Global Outage Caused by Anti-Virus Update from Crowdstrike
A recent update from the anti-virus firm Crowdstrike has led to a global outage affecting millions of Windows users. The incident is being termed one of the most extensive outages ever, impacting numerous services and companies worldwide. Crowdstrike, a…
Recent IT Meltdown: CrowdStrike Update Causes Global Chaos, Predicted Hours Earlier on Reddit
Only a few times in history has a single piece of code instantly wreaked havoc on computer systems globally. Examples include the Slammer worm of 2003, Russia’s NotPetya cyberattack targeting Ukraine, and North Korea’s WannaCry ransomware. However, the recent…
Lazarus Hacking Group is Using Asian Firms to Launder Stolen Crypto
Cambodian payments company received crypto worth over US$150,000 from a digital wallet employed by North Korean hacking group Lazarus, blockchain data shows, a glimpse of how the criminal outfit has laundered funds in Southeast Asia. Huione Pay, based in…
The Financial Fallout of UnitedHealth’s Ransomware Attack
A $2.3 Billion Lesson The recent ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that even the largest corporations face. The attack, which has resulted in costs soaring to at least $2.3 billion, underscores the…
Why Passkeys Are the Future of Digital Authentication
Passwords have been a fundamental aspect of digital security for years, but they come with significant drawbacks. They are not only a hassle to remember but also vulnerable to various hacking techniques. Passkeys have emerged as a robust alternative,…
FIN7 Hacking Group Sells Custom Tool “AvNeutralizer” to Evade Endpoint Protectiono
The notorious FIN7 hacking group has been identified selling a custom tool called “AvNeutralizer,” designed to bypass detection by disabling enterprise endpoint protection software on corporate networks. Believed to be a Russian hacking group active since 2013, FIN7 initially…