Open-source projects are now the foundation of innovation in a world where digital infrastructure is becoming more and more important. Even these groups, though, appear to be vulnerable to the constant threat of cyberattacks. The Blender Project was recently the…
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Sekoia Reports: Latest in the Financial Sector Cyber Threat Landscape
France-based cybersecurity company Sekoia published a new report regarding the evolution in the financial sector threat landscape. Among the many cybersecurity issues, phishing attacks like QR code phishing were the ones that have seen a massive surge in the sector.…
UK and South Korea Issue Joint Advisory Over North Korea-Linked Cyber Assaults
The UK and South Korea have issued warnings that cyber attacks by North Korean state-linked groups are becoming more sophisticated and widespread. The two countries’ cyber security and intelligence agencies have issued a new joint advisory urging organisations to…
Data Breach Threat: Hackers Target TransUnion and Experian, Demand R1.1 Billion Ransom
In a recent development, two of South Africa’s largest credit bureaus, TransUnion and Experian, have been targeted by hackers known as N4ughtySecTU, who claim to have gained access to sensitive financial and personal data of South African citizens. TransUnion…
Welltok Data Breach: 85 Million U.S. Patients’ Information Compromised
The personal data of 85 million American patients was at risk due to a data breach that occurred recently at Welltok, a well-known supplier of healthcare solutions. Since cybersecurity specialists found the intrusion, the organization has been attempting to resolve…
Global Businesses on High Alert: Aon Survey Identifies Cyber Threats as Paramount Risk
The CEO of Aon (NYSE: AON) Greg Case and Anne Corona, an executive at Aon who is a key player in the company, have published an update on the current state of global business risks with a particular emphasis…
GPS Warfare: Ukraine-Israel Tensions Raise Alarms
GPS is used for navigation in almost every device in this age of rapid technological development. Israel may have been involved in recent GPS jamming and spoofing occurrences in Ukraine, according to reports that have revealed a worrying trend. These…
AutoZone Faces Data Breach Headache as MOVEit System Compromised
Almost 185,000 individuals have been informed that their personal information has been compromised due to the recent data breach at the American car parts company AutoZone. MOVEit Transfer managed file transfer application was exploited by cybercriminals in order to…
Hackers are Targeting Indians Via Novel Courier Scam
This year, a fresh scam is on the rise in India’s metropolises, scamming people of their hard-earned money. Fraudsters posing as police officers or NCRB agents contact people in this new method, known as courier scam, accusing them of…
Idaho National Laboratory Suffers Data Breach, Employee Data Compromised
Idaho National Laboratory, the nuclear energy testing lab that comprise of an estimated 5,700 experts, has recently suffered a major data breach in their systems. The data breach took place last Sunday, on November 19. The stolen data comprise of…
British Library Staff Passports Leaked Online, Hackers Demand £600,000 Ransom
In a ransomware attack, the British Library staff passports have been leaked online, where the threat actors are demanding a ransom of £600,000 (to be paid in Bitcoin) in order to retrieve the stolen documents. The responsibility of the attack…
Websites Must Allow Users to “Reject All” Cookies, UK Regular Warns
Some of the most popular websites in the country have received warnings from Britain’s data protection regulator that they could face penalties if they continue to force users to accept advertising cookies. The top websites in the UK were…
Securing Reality: The Role of Strict Laws and Digital Literacy in the Fight Against Deepfakes
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in response to the growing concern in India regarding deepfakes, which are the manipulation of appearances for deceptive purposes using artificial intelligence, has issued an advisory to social media intermediaries, requesting they…
APT29 Strikes: WinRAR Exploits in Embassy Cyber Attacks
During the latest wave of cyberattacks, foreign embassies have been the target of a malicious group known as APT29. They have employed a highly complex attack method that takes advantage of weaknesses in WinRAR, a widely used file compression software.…
LummaC2 Malware Introduces Innovative Anti-Sandbox Technique Utilizing Trigonometry
The LummaC2 malware, also known as Lumma Stealer, has introduced a novel anti-sandbox technique that utilizes trigonometry to avoid detection and steal valuable information from infected hosts. Outpost24 security researcher Alberto Marín highlighted this method, stating that it aims…
After Qakbot, DarkGate and Pikabot Emerge as the New Notorious Malware
The PikaBot malware has been added to the already complicated phishing campaign that is transmitting the darkGate malware infections, making it the most sophisticated campaign since the Qakbot operation was taken down. The phishing email campaign began in September 2023,…
Guarding the Gate: How to Thwart Initial Access Brokers’ Intrusions
The term “Access-as-a-service” (AaaS) refers to a new business model in the underground world of cybercrime in which threat actors sell one-time methods to gain access to networks to infiltrate networks for as little as one dollar. One group…
Russian Hackers Target Ukraine’s Fighter Jet Supplier
A cyberattack on a Ukrainian fighter aircraft supplier has been reported, raising concerns about whether cybersecurity risks in the region are increasing. The incident—attributed to Russian hackers—highlights the need to have robust cyber defense strategies in a world where…
What are Hardware Security Keys, and is it Safe to Use Them?
Have you ever witnessed someone use a tiny device to log in by tapping it or plugging it into a USB port? Have you ever wondered why they require such things? The most reliable form of authentication that is…
Google CEO Warns of Potential Security Risks Associated with Sideloading Apps
In recent years, sideloading apps, the practice of installing apps from sources outside of official app stores, has gained significant traction. While Android has always embraced this openness, Apple is now facing pressure to follow suit. This shift in…