According to Okta’s user warning, the availability of residential proxy services, stolen credentials, and scripting tools has led to an increase in credential-stuffing assaults that target online services. The Okta research team noticed a rise in credential-stuffing attempts against Okta…
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Safeguarding Reproductive Health Workers: Addressing Risks Posed by Data Brokers and Doxxing
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, the acquisition and dissemination of personal data have reached unprecedented levels, posing significant risks to individuals across various sectors, including reproductive health workers. At the forefront of this modern dilemma are entities known as…
GM Car Buyers’ Nightmare: The Unveiling of a Program Raising Insurance Rates
It is believed that auto manufacturers are selling millions of pieces of data to the insurance industry about the driving behaviours of their customers. It is my responsibility to report the story about GM sharing driving data from connected…
Is ChatGPT Secure? Risks, Data Safety, and Chatbot Privacy Explained
You’ve employed ChatGPT to make your life easier when drafting an essay or doing research. Indeed, the chatbot’s ability to accept massive volumes of data, break down it in seconds, and answer in natural language is incredibly valuable. But…
User Privacy Threats Around T-Mobile’s ‘Profiling and Automated Decisions’
In today’s digital age, it is no secret that our phones are constantly tracking our whereabouts. GPS satellites and cell towers work together to pinpoint our locations, while apps on our devices frequently ping the cell network for updates on…
Quantum Technology: Implications for Digital Security
In our modern, highly connected world, where online transactions are everywhere, the looming presence of quantum computing casts a momentous shadow. Unlike classical computers, which rely on bits to process information, quantum computers leverage the peculiar properties of quantum…
Fraudulent npm Packages Deceive Software Developers into Malware Installation
A new cyber threat dubbed DEV#POPPER is currently underway, targeting software developers with deceitful npm packages disguised as job interview opportunities, aiming to dupe them into downloading a Python backdoor. Securonix, a cybersecurity firm, has been monitoring this activity…
Redefining Education: The AI Revolution in Classrooms Everywhere
There is a new report from the World Economic Forum that discusses how artificial intelligence can revolutionize education systems and help educators and students have a better experience. AI has a huge amount of potential, ranging from personalizing learning…
Dutch Threat Experts Issues Warning to Companies Regarding Ransomware Attack
Thousands of companies have received alerts about a global ransomware attack from the Dutch cybersecurity agencies. The perpetrators, known as the Cactus Gang, hail from Eastern Europe and have been operating since the end of last year. The gang…
Ransomware Strikes St-Jerome Company: Everest Group Suspected
Les Miroirs St-Antoine Inc., a longstanding company in the St-Jérôme region, is grappling with the aftermath of an alleged ransomware attack orchestrated by the infamous Everest Group. Founded in 1956, Les Miroirs St-Antoine specializes in glazing and aluminum products…
Protecting Users Against Bugs: Software Providers’ Scalable Attempts
Ransomware assaults, such as the one on Change Healthcare, continue to create serious disruptions. However, they are not inevitable. Software developers can create products that are immune to the most frequent types of cyberattacks used by ransomware gangs. This blog…
Qlik Sense Servers Prone To Cactus Ransomware Threats
Security experts are urgently warning about the vulnerability of thousands of Qlik Sense servers to potential ransomware attacks by the troubling Cactus group. Despite prior disclosures of vulnerabilities by Qlik, many organisations remain at risk due to unpatched systems.…
Defense-in-Depth: A Layered Approach for Modern Cybersecurity
The cybersecurity landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years. Malware, phishing attempts, and data breaches have grown in frequency and scope, prompting organisations to invest more time and money into enhancing their cybersecurity strategies. Organisations should be aware of…
Japanese Authorities Deploy Counterfeit Payment Cards to Alert Victims of Support Scams
Japanese police has initiated a unique strategy involving the placement of counterfeit payment cards in convenience stores to safeguard elderly individuals from tech support scams and unpaid money fraud. These fake cards, labeled as “Virus Trojan Horse Removal Payment…
Apple ID Shuts Down: Users Panic While Trying to Reset Password
Apple IDs serve as the gateway to our digital ecosystem. They unlock access to our beloved photos, messages, apps, and more. But what happens when that gateway suddenly slams shut, leaving us confused outside? Recently, Apple users have been struggling…
Banish Browser Clutter: How to Easily Remove Junk Files on Android
A web browser on users’ Android phones may collect data, such as cookies and cache, that can be useful, but can also be unwanted and may pose a security risk to their privacy. It is recommended that users clear…
Teachers’ Taxes Fraudulently Filed in Glendale Ransomware Attack
The Glendale Unified School District recently found itself at the center of a distressing situation when teachers, nurses, counsellors, and other faculty members received an unexpected notification from the IRS: their taxes had already been filed. What unfolded was…
Why Shouldn’t You Upload Files So Readily On Your Browser?
The digital society we live in has made it abundantly clear that being cautious about online activities goes beyond avoiding suspicious links. Recent findings by cybersecurity researchers have surfaced a new ransomware threat that exploits web browsers, potentially putting users’…
Cactus Ransomware Exposes Thousands of Vulnerable Qlik Sense Servers
Many organizations remain dangerously vulnerable to the Cactus ransomware group, despite security researchers warning of the threat five months ago. The Cactus ransomware group exploits three vulnerabilities in QlikSense’s data analytics and business intelligence platform. Two vulnerabilities were released…
Researchers Successfully Sinkhole PlugX Malware Server, Recording 2.5 Million Unique IPs
Researchers successfully seized control of a command and control (C2) server linked to a variant of the PlugX malware, effectively halting its malicious operations. Over the span of six months, more than 2.5 million connections were logged from diverse…