A recent trend among major streaming platforms has been to increase their threat of stream-jacking attacks. Cybercriminals aim to compromise high-profile accounts, especially those with large follower counts, so that their deceptive messages may reach a large audience through…
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ColdRiver APT: Google TAG Warns Against Russian APT Group is Using a Custom Backdoor
Google has warned that a Russia-linked threat actor named ‘COLDRIVER’ which is expanding its targets has also been developing custom malware. ColdRiver APT The ColdRiver APT (aka “Seaborgium“, “Callisto”, “Star Blizzard”, “TA446”) is a Russian cyberespionage outfit that has been…
Security Trends to Monitor in 2024
As the new year unfolds, the business landscape finds itself on the brink of a dynamic era, rich with possibilities, challenges, and transformative trends. In the realm of enterprise security, 2024 is poised to usher in a series of…
Crypto Firm Terraform Labs Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in US
Following the 2022 collapse of its cryptocurrencies, Singapore-based Terraform Labs (TFL), the firm behind digital assets TerraUSD (UST) and Luna, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection petition was confirmed by Terraform Labs, which…
The Impact of AI-Generated Content on Internet Quality
In a comprehensive study conducted by the Amazon Web Services (AWS) AI Lab, a disconcerting reality has surfaced, shaking the foundations of internet content. Shockingly, an extensive 57.1% of all sentences on the web have undergone translation into two…
Trezor Unveils Unauthorized User Data Access, Highlighting Emerging Phishing Threat
Hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor recently announced a security breach that may have exposed the personal data of approximately 66,000 users. The breach involved unauthorized access to a third-party support portal. Trezor, a renowned provider of cryptocurrency hardware wallets, took…
Undetected Threat: Chinese Hackers’ Long-Term VMware Exploitation
CVE-2023-34048 is a pathogen that can be exploited remotely by an attacker who has network access to execute arbitrary code remotely due to an out-of-bounds write flaw found in VMware’s DCERPC implementation, which can be tracked as CVE-2023-34048 (CVSS…
Google to put Disclaimer on How its Chrome Incognito Mode Does ‘Nothing’
The description of Chrome’s Incognito mode is set to be changed in order to state that Google monitors users of the browser. Users will be cautioned that websites can collect personal data about them. This indicates that the only entities…
Cryptographers Groundbreaking Discovery Enables Private Internet Searches
The desire for private internet searches has long been a cryptographic challenge. Historically, getting information from a public database without disclosing what was accessed (known as private information retrieval) has been a difficult task, particularly for large databases. The…
Major Data Breach Hits Popular Brands
VF Corp, the parent company of renowned brands including Timberland, The North Face, and Vans is grappling with a significant cybersecurity breach. Discovered on December 13, 2023, the breach by the ALPHV group disrupted the online systems of these…
Aftermath of Ransomware Attacks Take a Mental and Physical Toll on Security Pros
A research conducted by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has underlined the mental and physical toll that cybersecurity workers face in their work. Through a series of interviews with people who had been at the forefront of ransomware attacks…
Security Researchers Establish Connections Between 3AM Ransomware and Conti, Royal Cybercriminal Groups
Security researchers examining the operations of the recently surfaced 3AM ransomware group have unveiled strong connections with notorious entities like the Conti syndicate and the Royal ransomware gang. The 3AM ransomware, also known as ThreeAM, has adopted a novel…
CISA’s Proactive Measures averted Ransomware, Millions Preserved
The threat of ransomware attacks has increased in recent years, causing significant disruptions across a wide range of industries across the country, causing significant disruptions. Various industries have been affected by these attacks, with schools closing, hospitals diverting patients,…
Google DeepMind Cofounder Claims AI Can Play Dual Role in Next Five Years
Mustafa Suleyman, cofounder of DeepMind, Google’s AI group, believes that AI will be able to start and run its own firm within the next five years. During a discussion on AI at the 2024 World Economic Forum, the now-CEO…
The Pros and Cons of Large Language Models
In recent years, the emergence of Large Language Models (LLMs), commonly referred to as Smart Computers, has ushered in a technological revolution with profound implications for various industries. As these models promise to redefine human-computer interactions, it’s crucial to…
Accounts on Payoneer in Argentina Compromised in 2FA Bypass Incidents
A significant number of Payoneer users in Argentina have reported unauthorized access to their 2FA-protected accounts, resulting in the theft of funds while they were asleep. Payoneer, a financial services platform facilitating online money transfer and digital payments, is…
European Union to Block Amazon’s Acquisition Over iRobot
Amazon.com Inc. has recently proposed a takeover of the Roomba manufacturers iRobot Corp. This proposal is expected to be blocked by the European Union’s antitrust regulators, as they share their concerns that this will have an adverse impact on other…
Attackers Employ TeamViewer to Gain Initial Access to Networks
Organisations have long utilised TeamViewer software to provide remote aid, collaboration, and access to endpoint devices. Like other authorised remote access technologies, it is often employed by attackers to gain initial access to target systems. The most recent example…
Data Disaster: 35M Customers in Peril as VF’s Breach Unveils
With its 13 brands, VF Corporation is one of the largest global apparel and footwear companies in the world. They own JanSport, Dickies, Eastpak, Timberland, Smartwool, Vans, The North Face, and The North Face brands that accounted for 55%…
Microsoft Might Be Sharing Your Outlook Emails Without Your Knowledge
Microsoft’s data collection practices are under scrutiny, as a recent report suggests the Outlook for Windows app might be sharing more user information than expected. With this app now default on Windows 11, the impact could be widespread. ProtonMail,…