Microsoft’s SmartScreen feature, a cornerstone of Windows security, faced a significant setback when a critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-38213, was exploited by cybercriminals. This vulnerability allowed attackers to circumvent SmartScreen’s protective mechanisms and deliver malicious code to unsuspecting users. The vulnerability…
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When Data Security Fails: The National Public Data Breach Explained
Recent events have highlighted the vulnerabilities that still exist in our digital infrastructure. One such incident is the data breach involving National Public Data (NPD), a background check company. This breach, initially revealed in a class-action lawsuit, has now escalated,…
Comprehensive Hacker Toolkit Uncovered: A Deep Dive into Advanced Cyberattack Tools
Cybersecurity researchers have recently uncovered a vast and sophisticated hacker toolkit that provides a comprehensive suite of tools for executing and maintaining cyberattacks. Found in an open directory in December 2023, the discovery offers a rare glimpse into the…
Hackers Exploit Dark Skippy Attacks to Steal Secret Keys from Secure Devices
An element of the Dark Skippy attack involves the subtle manipulation of nonces during the signature creation process to create the signature. To obtain the private key of a cryptocurrency wallet, attackers craft carefully crafted nonces, thereby gaining full…
CrowdStrike’s Recovery Efforts in Focus After Global IT Outage
On July 19, cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike found itself at the centre of a crisis after a faulty software update caused a widespread IT outage, affecting millions of computers worldwide. The aftermath of this incident was evident at the Black…
Xapo Bank Aims To Boost Bitcoin Safety With Tech And Bunkers
Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous developer of Bitcoin, published the system’s whitepaper in 2008, bluntly criticising financial institutions and the confidence they demand. However, in 2010, one of the most notable Bitcoin collaborators in its early days and the recipient…
GPS Spoofing Incidents Spike 400%: Here’s What You Should Know
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, from smartphone navigation apps to precision agriculture and aviation. However, recent incidents have highlighted a growing threat: GPS spoofing. In this blog, we delve into GPS…
Dark Web Revealed: The Hidden Internet’s Role in Cybercrime and Digital Privacy
The dark web, often shrouded in mystery and fear, is portrayed as a breeding ground for illicit activities and cybercrime. While this image is not entirely unfounded, the dark web’s origins and uses are more nuanced, with surprising ties…
Cloud Security Report Highlights Misconfiguration and IAM as Top Threats
Traditional cloud security issues once associated with service providers are declining in significance, as per the Cloud Security Alliance’s 2024 Top Threats report, However, new challenges persist. Misconfigurations, weak identity and access management (IAM), and insecure application programming interfaces (APIs)…
2.7 Billion Data Records Leaked Including Social Security Numbers
There has been news about a prominent hacking group that claimed a large amount of sensitive personal information was allegedly stolen from a major data broker about four months ago, but a member of that group has reportedly released…
Ewon Cosy+ Industrial Devices Vulnerable to Serious Security Exploits
Recently, severe security flaws were identified in the Ewon Cosy+ industrial remote access devices, which could allow attackers to gain complete control over the systems. This vulnerability presents a serious risk, as it could lead to unauthorised access, allowing…
Rhysida Ransomware Takes Responsibility for Bayhealth Hospital Breach
The Rhysida Ransomware outfit claims to have infiltrated Bayhealth Hospital in Delaware and is offering the allegedly stolen data for 25 BTC. Bayhealth Hospital is a technologically equipped not-for-profit healthcare facility with around 4,000 employees and a medical team…
Massive Data Breach in Columbus Over 3TB Files Leaked by Rhysida Ransomware Group
Columbus is grappling with the fallout from a significant data breach, as the Rhysida ransomware group has begun leaking over three terabytes of stolen data on the dark web. The breach, which targeted the city’s employees, comes after two…
Urgent Call for EPA Cyber Strategy to Safeguard Water Infrastructure
A new watchdog report published by the US government’s Environmental Protection Agency says the EPA must develop a comprehensive plan of action to counter the increasing number and sophistication of cybersecurity threats facing the utilities. In the last few…
Italy Demands Cybersecurity Safeguards from Dongfeng for New Auto Plant Investment
Italy is demanding that Dongfeng Motor Group Co., a prominent Chinese automaker, agree to stringent cybersecurity and data protection measures as a condition for supporting the establishment of a new plant in the country. According to sources familiar with…
The UK Erupts in Riots as Big Tech Stays Silent
For the past week, England and parts of Northern Ireland have been gripped by unrest, with communities experiencing heightened tensions and an extensive police presence. Social media platforms have played an unjust role in spreading information, some of it…
India’s Largest Crypto Theft: INR 2,000 Crore Stolen from WazirX Exchange Wallet
In a shocking incident that marks India’s largest crypto theft to date, nearly ₹2,000 crore (approximately $230 million) worth of cryptocurrencies were stolen from a wallet associated with the WazirX exchange last month. This massive theft has resulted in…
18-Year-Old Vulnerability in Firefox and Chrome Actively Exploited in Cyber Attacks
A security vulnerability, identified 18 years ago and known as “0.0.0.0 Day,” has been discovered to allow malicious websites to bypass security measures in Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple Safari. This vulnerability enables these websites to interact with…
Researchers Demonstrate How Attackers Can Exploit Microsoft Copilot
Security researcher Michael Bargury revealed serious flaws in Microsoft Copilot during the recent Black Hat USA conference, demonstrating how hackers might be able to use this AI-powered tool for malicious purposes. This revelation highlights the urgent need for organisations…
Researcher Saves Six Companies from Ransomware by Exploiting Security Flaws in Ransomware Gangs’ Infrastructure
A security researcher has revealed that six companies were saved from potentially paying significant ransom demands due to security flaws found in the web infrastructure of the ransomware gangs targeting them. In a rare win for the victim organizations,…