In a move to enhance user experience, Microsoft has predicated its PC Cleaner app, now conveniently available on the Microsoft Store for both Windows 10 and Windows 11 users. Similar to popular third-party tools like CCleaner, this application aims…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Millions are at Risk After a French HealthCare Services Firm’s Data Leak
Viamedis, a French healthcare services provider, suffered a cyberattack that exposed the private data of policyholders and medical professionals in the country. Though the company’s website is currently not accessible, an announcement concerning the data breach has been posted…
Implementing Zero Trust Principles in Your Active Directory
In the past, many organizations relied on secure perimeters to trust users and devices. However, this approach is no longer viable with the geographical dispersion of workers and the need for access from various locations and devices. End-users now…
New Variant of Banking Trojan Discovered Targeting Mexico
In a recent discovery, cybersecurity researchers from Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 have uncovered a new variant of the stealthy banking Trojan known as Mispadu Stealer. This infostealer is specifically designed to target regions and URLs associated with Mexico, posing…
Unraveling the Aftermath of Verizon’s Insider Data Breach Impacting 63,000 Employees
In the fast-paced world of digital connectivity, data breaches have become an unfortunate reality that businesses must constantly guard against. Recently, telecommunications giant Verizon found itself in the throes of a security crisis as it grappled with the fallout of…
Meta’s AI Ambitions Raised Privacy and Toxicity Concerns
In a groundbreaking announcement following Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s latest earnings report, concerns have been raised over the company’s intention to utilize vast troves of user data from Facebook and Instagram to train its own AI systems, potentially creating a…
Nationwide Banking Crisis: Servers Down, UPI Transactions in Jeopardy
Several bank servers have been reported to have been down on Tuesday, affecting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transactions throughout the country. Several users took to social media platforms and reported that they encountered issues while making UPI transactions. They…
Identity Fraud Affects Two Million Brits in 2023
In a recent report by FICO on Fraud, Identity, and Digital Banking, it was revealed that nearly two million Brits may have fallen victim to identity theft last year. The analytics firm found that 4.3% of respondents experienced fraudsters using…
Geofencing: A Tech Set to Transform the Consumer Landscape?
One technological advancement that is subtly changing the marketing and customer engagement scene is Geofencing. It effortlessly connects your device to companies and services by drawing virtual borders around real-world locations. As soon as you cross these lines, you get…
Shim Bug Uncovered: A Ten-Year Security Breach in Linux Boot Loaders
In the dynamic realm of cybersecurity, discovering a significant flaw in every Linux boot loader signed in the past decade has underscored the pervasive nature of potential threats. This blog explores the intricacies of the Shim bug, its implications…
Ensuring Online Safety for Your Child: Tips and Measures
In the digital landscape of 2024, children are spending significant amounts of time online, whether it’s for educational purposes, gaming, or entertainment. With technology advancing rapidly, such as Apple’s Vision Pro, maintaining constant connectivity is becoming the standard even…
Identity Hijack: The Next Generation of Identity Theft
Synthetic representations of people’s likenesses, or “deepfake” technology, are not new. Picture Mark Hamill’s 2019 “The Mandalorian” episode where he played a youthful Luke Skywalker, de-aged. Similarly, artificial intelligence is not a novel concept. However, ChatGPT’s launch at the…
Malware-as-a-Service The Biggest Risk to Organizations Right Now
A recent Darktrace analysis states that the largest threat to enterprises in the second half of 2023 was malware-as-a-service (MaaS) infections. Many malware strains have become cross-functionally adaptive, as noted in the 2023 End of Year Threat Report. This comprises…
Blackbaud Faces Criticism for Cybersecurity Lapses After 2020 Data Breach
The cloud software company, Blackbaud, has come under fire from authorities for its major cybersecurity failings, stemming from a devastating ransomware attack in 2020. The attack exposed data from numerous educational institutions and non-profits that were clients of Blackbaud,…
Indian Government Warns Social Media Platforms Over Deepfake Misinformation
In a strong statement directed at social media platforms, the government of India has emphasized the critical need for swift identification and removal of misinformation, including deepfakes, or risk facing legal consequences. This warning follows a deepfake scandal involving the…
Ivanti US Faces Security Crisis, Threatening Worldwide Systems
In a recent development, a critical server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability has been discovered in Ivanti Connect Secure and Ivanti Policy Secure servers, marked as CVE-2024-21893. Security experts have confirmed that this vulnerability is being actively exploited by multiple attackers,…
Canadian Cybercriminal Sentenced to Two Years Agrees to Return All Victims for Stolen Funds
A Canadian hacker hailing from Ottawa, Matthew Philbert, known for his prolific cyber exploits, particularly targeting individuals, has been sentenced to a two-year prison term. Philbert’s modus operandi involved infecting computers with malware, gaining unauthorized access to devices, and…
MoS Finance Comments Google’s Swift Response in Removing 2,200 Deceptive Loan Apps
According to the government, over 2,200 fraudulent loan apps have been suspended or removed from Google’s Play Store between September 2022 and August 2023, as outlined in a written statement issued by the government on Tuesday. As per a…
Canon Patches Seven Critical Flaws in Small Office Printers
Canon, a Japanese electronics company, released software patches on Monday that address seven major vulnerabilities impacting numerous small office printer models. Buffer overflow flaws are the issues that can be used to execute code remotely over a network or…
HPE Cybersecurity Challenge: Data Breach Sparks Investigation
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), a leading technology company, is currently grappling with a potential security breach as reports emerge of sensitive data being offered for sale on a prominent hacking forum. This latest incident underscores the persistent challenges faced…