A supply chain attack refers to any cyberattack targeting a third-party vendor within an organization’s supply chain. Historically, these attacks have exploited trust relationships, aiming to breach larger organizations by compromising smaller, less secure suppliers. The Growing Threat of…
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Printer Problems? Don’t Fall for These Dangerous Scams
Fixing printer problems is a pain, from paper jams to software bugs. When searching for quick answers, most users rely on search engines or AI solutions to assist them. Unfortunately, this opens the door to scammers targeting unsuspecting people…
DeepMind Pushes AI Frontiers with Human-Like Tech
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant strides, with a groundbreaking development emerging from Google DeepMind. A team of researchers, sociologists, and computer scientists has introduced a system capable of generating real-time personality simulations, raising important questions…
Orbit Under Siege: The Cybersecurity Challenges of Space Missions
The integration of emerging technologies is reshaping industries worldwide, and the space sector is no exception. Artificial intelligence (AI), now a core component in many industries, has significantly transformed space missions. However, this progress also introduces new cybersecurity risks. In…
Understanding Mimic Ransomware: Features, Threats, and Noteworthy Exploits
Mimic is a ransomware family first discovered in 2022. Like other ransomware, it encrypts files on a victim’s system and demands a cryptocurrency payment for the decryption key. What makes Mimic particularly concerning is its dual approach: it not…
Meet Chameleon: An AI-Powered Privacy Solution for Face Recognition
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>An artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by a team of researchers can safeguard users from malicious actors’ unauthorized facial scanning. The AI model, dubbed Chameleon, employs a unique masking approach to create a mask that conceals…
Helldown Ransomware Outfit Linkd to Zyxel’s Firewall Exploits
Zyxel Firewalls have become a common target in recent hacks, with attackers exploiting a critical flaw to propagate the malicious Helldown ransomware. The German CERT (CERT-Bund) has published a warning alongside Zyxel, highlighting the scope of these assaults and…
Costa Rica Faces Another Cyberattack, RECOPE Operations Shift to Manual Mode
Costa Rica’s state-owned oil company, RECOPE, suffered a ransomware attack on November 27, disrupting its digital operations and forcing a shift to manual procedures to maintain uninterrupted fuel distribution. This attack is the second major cyber incident targeting a…
Russian Hackers Use Firefox and Windows Vulnerabilities in Global Cyberattack
A sophisticated cyberattack carried out by the Russian cyber threat group RomCom APT has raised alarms within the global cybersecurity community. Exploiting two previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities in Firefox and Windows, the attack, which took place in October, was…
Cybercriminals Recruit Experts for Advanced Ransomware Development
Businesses and cybercriminals alike are seeking skilled cybersecurity professionals, with the latter advertising for talent capable of developing dark AI models and penetration-testing tools, commonly used for ransomware. These efforts aim to strengthen their malware and reduce the risk…
User Tracking: Google to Store User Data for 180 Days
Google has made a major change in its user tracking, a big leap in privacy concerns for users. Google will stop the nosy cloud storage of data it gets from tracking user location in real time. The privacy change Called…
US Exposes Major Chinese Cyber-Espionage Targeting Telecom Networks
The United States has accused China of conducting a vast cyber espionage operation that targeted multiple telecommunications networks. The hackers allegedly stole sensitive data and intercepted communications relating to a few government and political leaders. The incident raises national…
New Ghost Tap Assault Exploits NFC Mobile Payments to Steal Funds
The attackers are increasingly relying on a novel approach that employs near-field communication (NFC) to pay out victims’ funds at scale. ThreatFabric’s Ghost Tap technology enables fraudsters to cash out money from stolen credit cards related to mobile payment…
Creating a Strong Cybersecurity Culture: The Key to Business Resilience
In today’s fast-paced digital environment, businesses face an increasing risk of cyber threats. Establishing a strong cybersecurity culture is essential to protecting sensitive information, maintaining operations, and fostering trust with clients. Companies that prioritize cybersecurity awareness empower employees to…
How Agentic AI Will Change the Way You Work
Artificial intelligence is entering a groundbreaking phase that could drastically change the way we work. For years, AI prediction and content creation have been utilised, but the spotlight has shifted toward the most advanced: agentic AI. Such intelligent systems are…
The Hidden Dangers of Compromised Wi-Fi Routers
Cybercriminals who attack routers are swift and precise, spending countless hours studying network vulnerabilities to compromise sensitive data and then taking advantage of those vulnerabilities to compromise the router. The term “router hacking” refers to taking control of a user’s…
Amazon Employee Data Leaked in MOVEit Attack Fallout
Amazon has confirmed that some employee data was accessed last year, presumably as part of the huge MOVEit hacking campaign. A hacker recently revealed on the BreachForums cybercrime forum that they had stolen Amazon employee information, such as names,…
Reimagining Healthcare with Synthetic Data
It has been espoused in the generative AI phenomenon that the technology’s key uses would include providing personalized shopping experiences for customers and creating content. Nonetheless, generative AI can also be seen to be having a very real impact…
Gmail Alert: Massive Phishing Campaign Spreads Rhadamanthys Malware
Cybersecurity experts have issued a new warning about a large-scale phishing attack targeting Gmail users worldwide. Researchers at Check Point have uncovered the threat, which uses fake Gmail accounts to send emails impersonating well-known companies. These fraudulent messages claim…
Phishing Scams use Microsoft Visio Files to Steal Information
The latest phishing attacks involve users being victimised in private information scams through the use of Microsoft Visio files. According to a security firm called Perception Point, the trick mainly involves using the .vsdx file extension, used for business…