Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents

Malicious Copycat Repositories Emerge in Large Numbers on GitHub

  The researchers at the National Cyber Security Agency have identified a sophisticated campaign that involved malicious actors uploading more than 67 deceptive repositories to GitHub, masquerading as legitimate Python-based security and hacking tools.  In truth, these repositories actually serve…

The Rise in IT Helpdesk Scams: What Can Users Do?

  Over 37,500 complaints concerning phoney tech-support scams were filed in the United States last year alone, resulting in losses of over $924 million, according to the latest FBI’s Internet Crime Report.  In this piece, we’ll look at how these…

WhatsApp Ads Delayed in EU as Meta Faces Privacy Concerns

  Meta recently introduced in-app advertisements within WhatsApp for users across the globe, marking the first time ads have appeared on the messaging platform. However, this change won’t affect users in the European Union just yet. According to the Irish…

DanaBot Malware Enables Data Breaches and Russian Espionage

  The United States has taken decisive action to eliminate one of the most persistent cybercrime threats in history by joining forces with international law enforcement bodies and several private cybersecurity companies to dismantle the infrastructure behind the notorious malware…

Keylogger Injection Targets Microsoft Exchange Servers

  Keylogging malware is a particularly dangerous as it is often designed to steal login passwords or other sensitive information from victims. When you add a compromised Exchange server to the mix, it makes things significantly worse for any organisation. …

Meta.ai Privacy Lapse Exposes User Chats in Public Feed

  Meta’s new AI-driven chatbot platform, Meta.ai, launched recently with much fanfare, offering features like text and voice chats, image generation, and video restyling. Designed to rival platforms like ChatGPT, the app also includes a Discover feed, a space intended…

Scania Targeted in Extortion Attempt Following Data Breach

  An alarm is triggered in both the automotive and financial industries when Scania Financial Services, based in Sweden, confirms that a cybersecurity incident has compromised sensitive company data, which has raised concerns in the industry.  The breach was reportedly…