Late last week, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky began deleting its anti-malware software from PCs in the United States. As a replacement, the company downloaded antivirus software from UltraAV. If you use Kaspersky antivirus software, you may be aware that the…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Understanding the Domain Name System (DNS): How It Works and Why It Matters
The Domain Name System (DNS) serves as a critical element of the internet’s infrastructure, acting like a phone book that translates human-friendly domain names into the numerical IP addresses that computers use to communicate. Without DNS, accessing websites would be…
Doxing: Is Your Personal Information at Risk?
Doxing is the online slang for “dropping documents,” which means revealing private information about a person or his identity to the public without his permission. It may be as simple as a person’s name, e-mail, or phone number, but…
$65 Million Settlement for Health System After Nude Photos Leak
In a recent court filing, attorneys on behalf of victims of a devastating ransomware attack in February 2023 have been awarded a settlement of $65 million after hackers uploaded nude photos of cancer patients on the internet. This settlement…
Necro Malware Attacks Google Play Store, Again. Infects 11 Million Devices
A new variant of Necro malware loader was found on 11 million Android devices through Google Play in infected SDK supply chain attacks. The re-appearance of Necro malware is a sign of persistent flaws in popular app stores like Google. …
Tech Terror in Lebanon: The Fallout of Unrestrained Aggression
The recent series of explosions in Lebanon, allegedly linked to Israel, highlights the dangers of state-driven violence and the repurposing of civilian technology for malicious purposes. With over 32 fatalities and more than 3,100 injuries, the blasts were caused…
Star Health Data Breach: Sensitive Customer Information Exposed on Telegram Chatbots
Customer data, including sensitive medical records from India’s largest health insurer, Star Health, was discovered accessible through chatbots on Telegram. This revelation comes shortly after the app, founded by Pavel Durov, was scrutinized for allegedly enabling criminal activities. Security…
Why Hackers Are Collecting Encrypted Data for Future Attacks
The cybercrime world is ever-changing, and hackers are preparing for a future quantum computer that might make current encryption techniques useless. This is called “harvest now, decrypt later,” a rising phenomenon since cybercriminals steal encrypted data with hope for…
Microsoft Issues New Warnings For Windows Users
As we approach the weekend, a new warning has been issued that a “global attack” is now targeting Windows users in multiple nations worldwide. The campaign is surprisingly basic, but it highlights the risk for the hundreds of millions…
Marko Polo Infostealer Campaigns Target Thousands Across Platforms
The cybercriminal group “Marko Polo” is behind a major malware operation, running 30 infostealer campaigns targeting a wide array of victims. Using techniques such as spear-phishing, malvertising, and brand impersonation, the group spreads over 50 malware payloads, including AMOS,…
IntelBroker Leak Claims Involve Deloitte Communications
An anonymous threat actor named IntelBroker claimed to be responsible for the leak of internal messaging from Deloitte, one of the world’s leading auditing firms. According to reports, the breach occurred in September 2024 when an Apache Solr server…
FTC Report Exposes Mass Data Surveillance by Some of the Social Media Giants in the World
According to a new report published by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), it was found that Facebook – that has since become Meta, YouTube, WhatsApp, and others – have been highly involved in mass surveillance practices while banking in billions…
Specops Unearths Millions of Compromised VPN Passwords
The moment a password is discovered, a virtual private network (VPN) becomes public quickly. In a report published last week, password management provider Specops Software revealed 2,151,523 VPN credentials exposed by malware over the past year. One professional at…
Malvertising and Cybercrime in Online Advertising
When it comes to cyber threats, judging the threat by its name can be an imaginary endeavour. As the term “malvertising”, a portmanteau of the term “malicious advertising”, is always presented with the implication that it overlaps with ads,…
FBI Shuts Down Chinese Linked Botnet Campaign in a Joint Operation
FBI Joint Operation The FBI has cracked down on a vast botnet operation linked to a Chinese hacking group, the attackers targeted government agencies, universities, and other entities in the US. The Five Eyes intelligence alliance issued a joint report…
Port of Seattle Faces $5.9 Million Ransom Demand in Rhysida Cyberattack
The Port of Seattle is confronting a severe cybersecurity crisis as the Rhysida ransomware group demands a ransom of 100 bitcoins (approximately $5.9 million). Rhysida, which has gained notoriety for targeting organizations worldwide, released screenshots of stolen documents, claiming…
Vice Society Shifts to Inc Ransomware in Latest Healthcare Cyberattack
Ransomware incidents are increasing, with a recent attack targeting American healthcare institutions by a well-known cybercrime group. Vice Society, also known as Vanilla Tempest by Microsoft, has been active since July 2022. This Russian-speaking group has utilized various ransomware…
Nearly Half of Security Experts Believe AI is Risky
AI is viewed by 48% of security experts as a major security threat to their organisation, according to a new HackerOne security research platform survey of 500 security professionals. Their main worries about AI include the following: Leaked training…
Brave Browser: The Secure and Private Way to Surf the Web
Data is more precious in today’s digital world than ever. Companies are trying to collect as much as possible to sell it to third-party data brokers. Cybercrime is growing steadily and targeting unsuspecting victims. Addressing both issues is one…
Small Trade Businesses Urged to Strengthen Security After Total Tools Data Breach
Small trade businesses are on high alert following a significant data breach at Total Tools, a major Australian hardware retailer, which exposed sensitive information of over 38,000 customers. This breach compromised customer names, credit card details, email addresses, passwords,…