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,…
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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…
Several K-12 Schools and Colleges Suffers Outage Due to Cyberattack
A number of K-12 schools, colleges and universities are experiencing severe technology failures this week owing to cyberattacks. According to a spokesperson for North Carolina Central University, the school had received a warning of the attack on its systems on…
The Dark Web: A Hidden Menace for Businesses
In recent months, the Indian capital’s remote region of Nuh has garnered unwanted attention for its transformation into a cybercrime hub, mirroring the notorious Jamtara region. With over 28,000 cybercrime cases spearheaded by unemployed social engineers, Nuh has firmly…
FBI Reveals Scattered Spider’s Alliance with Notorious Ransomware Outfit
In an advisory released last weekend, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency revealed further details regarding the cybercrime outfit Scattered Spider and its link with the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operation. Scattered Spider, who goes by multiple…
Truepill Data Breach: Navigating Healthcare’s Digital Security Crisis
The recent Truepill data breach has generated significant questions regarding the security of sensitive patient data and the vulnerability of digital platforms in the rapidly changing field of digital healthcare. The breach, reported by TechCrunch on November 18, 2023, highlights…
Privacy Act Compliance Staggered, NASSCOM Seeks Collaboration
During its representation to the government, Nasscom, the leading industry body in the sector, suggested that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology need to consider different deadlines for compliance with the upcoming rules on data protection and protection…
Microsoft Announces Launch of Customizable AI-Powered Digital Avatar
Microsoft has recently announced the launch of its text-to-speech avatars on its Azure AI platform, which will enable businesses to design customized digital humans driven by natural language AI. With the new avatars, word input may be used to initiate…
Apple Adopts Universal Texting Standard
Apple has made a significant move away from the iMessage exclusivity that has dominated its environment for more than ten years and toward the adoption of a universal texting standard. This action is anticipated to close the messaging gap between…
Maximizing Data Security: Why Simply Factory Resetting Your Android Phone Won’t Suffice Before Selling
In today’s tech landscape, concerns about smartphone data privacy are increasingly prevalent. While many may not possess highly sensitive information, the thought of unauthorized access to personal data remains unsettling. Despite following common safety practices online, uncertainties persist…
Google’s Bard AI Chatbot is now Accessible to Teenagers
Google is making Bard, its conversational AI tool, available to teens in a majority of nations across the globe. Teens who are of legal age to manage their own Google Account will be able to use the chatbot in…
Google Eases Restrictions: Teens Navigate Bard with Guardrails
It has been announced that Google is planning on allowing teens in most countries to use a chatbot called Bard which is based on artificial intelligence and possesses some guardrails. It has been announced that on Thursday, Google will…
AI/ML Tools Uncovered with 12+ Vulnerabilities Open to Exploitation
Since August 2023, individuals on the Huntr bug bounty platform dedicated to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) have exposed more than a dozen vulnerabilities that jeopardize AI/ML models, leading to potential system takeovers and theft of sensitive…
Toyota Acknowledges Security Breach After Medusa Ransomware Threatens to Leak Data
Toyota Financial Services (TFS) announced that unauthorised access was detected on some of its systems in Europe and Africa after the Medusa ransomware claimed responsibility for the attack. Toyota Financial Services, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, is a…
Android’s Privacy Boost: Google Unveils ‘Private Spaces’ Feature to Safeguard Photos and Data
There is no doubt that it is not a whole new thing to want to keep certain apps, data, and images on users’ phones private, but there still has not been a complete solution to keeping everything secure. The…
Bengaluru Police Bust Rs 854 Crore Cyber Fraud
The Bengaluru Police have made significant progress in uncovering a sophisticated cyber investment fraud that involved an astonishing amount of Rs 854 crore. The study clarifies the complex network of mule accounts that was essential to carrying out this financial…
Bing Chat Rebrands to ‘Copilot’: What is New?
Bing Chat has been renamed as ‘Copilot,’ according to an announcement made during Microsoft Ignite 2023. But, is the name change the only new thing the users will be introduced with? The answer could be a little ambiguous. What is…