Over the past 18 months, malevolent actors have taken advantage of a series of vulnerabilities, including four zero-day exploits, within a critical Windows kernel-level driver. Reports from Kaspersky’s Securelist this week not only highlight specific flaws but underscore a…
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New Chameleon Android Trojan Can Bypass Biometric Security
A brand new variant of the Chameleon Android malware has been discovered in the wild, featuring new characteristics, the most notable of which is the ability to bypass fingerprint locks. The Chameleon Android banking malware first appeared in early…
GTA 6 Hacker: Life in Secure Hospital for Cybercrime Intent
The teenage hacker who leaked details about Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is now facing a life sentence in a guarded institution, which is a surprise development. The person, identified as Lapsus, was placed under an indefinite hospital order…
Researchers Details the Licensing Model of Predator Spyware
A recent analysis of the sophisticated commercial spyware, Predator, reveals that its ability to persist between reboots is offered as an “add-on-feature” and is dependent upon the license options selected by the user, according to a recent analysis. Predator is…
Unveiling ‘Bandook’: A Threat that Adapts and Persists
The Bandook malware family, which was thought to be extinct, is back and may be part of a larger operation intended to sell offensive hacking tools to governments and cybercriminal groups to attack them. Several recent research papers have…
Shimano’s Cyber Siege: A Saga of Resistance Against Ransomware
Shimano Industries, a prominent Japanese multinational manufacturing company specializing in cycling components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment, seems to have been hit by a massive data breach by the ransomware attacker LockBit, who has threatened to release confidential data, including information such…
The MOVEit Breach Might be the Biggest Cyberattack in 2023
Despite the series of malicious cyber attacks witnessed in 2023, with a number of new trends and tactics in the campaigns, one of the breaches that stood out was the breach of the file transfer service MOVEit. In a new…
Zoom Launches AI Companion, Available at No Additional Cost
Zoom has pledged to provide artificial intelligence (AI) functions on its video-conferencing platform at no additional cost to paid clients. The tech firm believes that including these extra features as part of its paid platform service will provide a…
Global Outage Strikes Social Media Giant X
The recent global outage of Social Media Platform X caused a stir in the online community during a time when digital media predominates. Users everywhere became frustrated and curious about the cause of this extraordinary disruption when they realized they…
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Evolution of Cybercrime
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the realm of cybercrime has become increasingly prominent, with cybercriminals leveraging AI tools to execute successful attacks. However, defenders in the cybersecurity field are actively combating these threats. As anticipated by cybersecurity…
Microsoft’s Cybersecurity Report 2023
Microsoft recently issued its Digital Defense Report 2023, which offers important insights into the state of cyber threats today and suggests ways to improve defenses against digital attacks. These five key insights illuminate the opportunities and difficulties in the field…
No Code Application Development Platforms Set to Propel Your Business in 2024
The ability to develop web applications without extensive coding knowledge is a significant advantage in today’s AI-driven world. No-code web building platforms have become essential tools for entrepreneurs, businesses, and creative individuals seeking to swiftly launch web or mobile…
Operation Haechi IV: Interpol Arrest 3,500, Seize Assets Worth $300M
In a sweeping operation announced on Tuesday, the international police organization, Interpol has recently detained around 3,500 culprits who were allegedly linked to a cybercrime incident. The agency has also seized assets worth $300 million, across 34 countries. The operation,…
1.5 Billion Real Estate Records Leaked, Including Elon Musk and Kylie Jenner
Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity researcher, uncovered and notified VPNMentor about an exposed database related to the New York-based online business Real Estate Wealth Network. The compromised database had 1.5 billion records, including real estate ownership data for millions of…
Sophisticated Web Injection Campaign Targets 50,000 Individuals, Pilfering Banking Data
Web injections, a favoured technique employed by various banking Trojans, have been a persistent threat in the realm of cyberattacks. These malicious injections enable cybercriminals to manipulate data exchanges between users and web browsers, potentially compromising sensitive information. In a…
The Effectiveness of AI is Limited in Cybersecurity, Yet Boundless in Cybercrime
Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into the realm of cybersecurity has initiated a perpetual cycle. Cybersecurity professionals now leverage AI to bolster their tools and enhance detection and protection capabilities. Concurrently, cybercriminals exploit AI for orchestrating their attacks. In response,…
Rise in RaaS Operations and Implications for Business Security
Recently, there had been news regarding the cyber-attack in a Japanese port, that blocked the smooth transfer of goods – a hack in a Las Vegas resort which led to malfunction in slot machines and guest check-ins and a whopping…
Insomniac Games Cybersecurity Breach
A cyberattack has compromised the prestigious game company Insomniac Games, exposing private data without authorization. Concerns over data security in the gaming business have been raised by this hack, which has spread throughout the community. Targeting Insomniac Games, the company…
FBI Alarmed as Ransomware Strikes 300 Victims, Critical Sectors Under Siege
There was an advisory published late on Monday about the Play ransomware gang that was put out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) together with the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security…
International Authorities Take Down ALPHV ransomware Gang’s Dark Web Leak Site
An international group of law enforcement groups has taken down the dark web leak site of the notorious ransomware gang known as ALPHV, or BlackCat. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation seized this site as part of a coordinated law…