< p style=”text-align: justify;”>A zero-day arbitrary file read vulnerability found in Mitel MiCollab has raised significant concerns about data security. Attackers can exploit this flaw and chain it with a critical bug (CVE-2024-35286) to access sensitive data stored on…
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Ransomware Attackers Launch New Cyberattacks Against NHS Hospitals
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Ransomware hackers have disrupted emergency services, compromised several hospitals, and exposed private patient data in an ongoing cyberattack targeting National Health Service (NHS) trusts across the United Kingdom. The attacks, which have raised serious concerns about…
Andromeda Malware Resurfaces: Targeting APAC Manufacturing and Logistics Industries
In a fresh revelation by the Cybereason Security Services Team, a new wave of attacks linked to the notorious Andromeda malware has been uncovered, focusing on manufacturing and logistics sectors in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This decades-old malware, first detected…
Romania’s Election System Hit by Over 85,000 Cyberattacks, Russian Links Suspected
Romania’s intelligence service in its declassified report disclosed the country’s election systems were hit by over 85,000 cyberattacks. Attackers have also stolen login credentials for election-related sites and posted the information on a Russian hacker forum just before the first…
Are You Using AI in Marketing? Here’s How to Do It Responsibly
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping industries and delivering unprecedented value to businesses worldwide. From automating mundane tasks to offering predictive insights, AI has catalyzed innovation on a massive scale. However, its rapid adoption raises…
Iran Spies on Senior Israeli Officials, Launches Over 200 Cyberattacks
Shin Bet, an Israeli Cybersecurity Service said recently it discovered over 200 Iranian phishing attempts targeting top Israeli diplomats to get personal information. Shin Bet believes the attacks were launched by Iranian actors through Telegram, WhatsApp, and email. The threat…
Generative AI Fuels Financial Fraud
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>According to the FBI, criminals are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to make their fraudulent schemes more convincing. This technology enables fraudsters to produce large amounts of realistic content with minimal time and effort, increasing…
ENISA’s Biennial Cybersecurity Report Highlights EU Threats and Policy Needs
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The EU Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has released its inaugural biennial report under the NIS 2 Directive, offering an analysis of cybersecurity maturity and capabilities across the EU. Developed in collaboration with all 27 EU Member…
Turn Your Phone Off Daily for Five Minutes to Prevent Hacking
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>There are numerous ways in which critical data on your phone can be compromised. These range from subscription-based apps that covertly transmit private user data to social media platforms like Facebook, to fraudulent accounts that trick…
Italy Warns Media Giant GEDI Over AI Data Partnership with OpenAI
Italy’s data protection regulator, Garante per la Protezione dei Dati Personali, has cautioned GEDI, a leading Italian media group, to comply with EU data protection laws in its collaboration with OpenAI. Reuters reports that the regulator highlighted the risk…
PlayStation Boss : AI can Transform Gaming but Won’t Replace Human Creativity
According to the management at PlayStation, though artificial intelligence (AI) may potentially change the world of gaming, it can never supplant the human creativity behind game development. Hermen Hulst, co-CEO of PlayStation, stated that AI will complement but not…
‘Nearest Neighbour Attack’: Russian Hackers Breach US Firm Wi-Fi
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Russian state-sponsored hacking group APT28 (Fancy Bear/Forest Blizzard/Sofacy) has employed a novel “nearest neighbor attack” to breach enterprise WiFi networks from thousands of miles away. The attack, first detected on February 4, 2022, targeted a U.S.…
UK Faces Growing Cyber Threats from Russia and China, Warns NCSC Head
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The UK is facing an increasing number of cyberattacks from Russia and China, with serious cases tripling in the past year, according to a new report by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). On Tuesday, Richard Horne,…
The Dark Web’s Role in Phishing and 2FA Security Breaches
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may have passed, but the dangers of online scams and cyberattacks persist year-round. Cybercriminals continue to exploit digital shoppers, leveraging sophisticated tools such as phishing kits, fake websites, and cookie grabbers that bypass two-factor…
Woman Charged in Electric Ireland Customer Information Breach
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>An Irish national utility service provider, Electric Ireland, is investigating a significant data breach involving customer information. This breach, first reported last year, has led to arrests and an ongoing investigation by the Garda National Cyber Crime…
Big Tech Troubles: Tough Market Conditions Cause 150,00 Job Cuts
The tech industry has been hit by a wave of layoffs, with over 150,000 workers losing their jobs at major companies like Microsoft, Tesla, Cisco, and Intel. As the market adapts to new economic realities, tech firms are restructuring to…
South Korea’s Rising Influence in Global Cybersecurity
South Korea’s Expanding Role in Global Cybersecurity South Korea is emerging as a pivotal player in the global cybersecurity landscape, particularly against the backdrop of escalating tensions between the United States and China in cyberspace. By participating in high-profile…
CISA Warns of Critical Exploits in ProjectSend, Zyxel, and Proself Systems
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Recently, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has discovered and added three critical vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. These vulnerabilities, impacting North Grid Proself, ProjectSend, and Zyxel firewalls, are being actively exploited,…
The Role of Confidential Computing in AI and Web3
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has amplified the demand for privacy-focused computing technologies, ushering in a transformative era for confidential computing. At the forefront of this movement is the integration of these technologies within the AI and…
French Telecom Companies Band Together to Combat Rising Fraud
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The four leading mobile network carriers (MNOs) in France have teamed up to combat identity theft and online fraud. To help online companies fight fraud and digital identity theft, Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange, and SFR announced…