Deepfake videos featuring some of Britain’s most well-known television doctors are circulating on social media to sell fraudulent products, as per report by the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Doctors like Hilary Jones, Rangan Chatterjee, and the late Michael Mosley…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
North Korean Hackers Target Energy and Aerospace Industries in Novel Espionage Campaign
As per recent findings from Mandiant, companies operating in the energy and aerospace sectors are being targeted by a cyber-espionage campaign that has connections with North Korea. The outfit behind the campaign, dubbed UNC2970, is most likely linked to…
US Steps up Pressure on Intellexa Spyware Maker with New Sanctions
The US Treasury Department imposed further sanctions on five individuals and one entity connected to the Intellexa Consortium, a reportedly tainted holding company behind notorious spyware known as Predator. US officials say that even though more sanctions were imposed…
UK Leads Global Cybersecurity Dialogue
As part of a three-day meeting with ‘like-minded’ countries, the UK has begun a conversation aimed at tackling the growing threat of cyber attacks and how to combat them. The government intends to initiate a global dialogue with leading…
Columbus Faces Scrutiny for Handling of Ransomware Attack and Lawsuit Against IT Consultant
In July, Columbus, Ohio, experienced a ransomware attack, which initially appeared to be a typical breach. However, the city’s unusual response sparked concern among cybersecurity experts and legal professionals. IT consultant David Leroy Ross, also known as Connor Goodwolf,…
23andMe Agrees to $30 Million Settlement Over Data Breach Impacting 6.9 Million Customers
23andMe has agreed to pay $30 million and provide three years of security monitoring as part of a settlement to resolve a lawsuit alleging the genetics testing company failed to safeguard the personal data of 6.9 million customers compromised…
Here’s How to Remove Malware From Your Chromebook
Imagine this: your Chromebook fails just before you click “Save” after spending hours working on your project. Let’s imagine you want to watch a series, but it keeps crashing, making it impossible for you to get the most out…
Six Hackers Linked to Worldwide Cyber Attacks Arrested in Singapore
The Singaporean authorities have detained six people believed to be associated with a global cybercrime syndicate suspected of masterminding malicious cyber activities all over the world, latest reports said. The arrest was a result of an extensive operation carried out…
Kawasaki Motors Europe Targeted by RansomHub Ransomware Attack
Kawasaki Motors Europe has been targeted by a ransomware attack orchestrated by the RansomHub gang, causing significant disruption to its services. The company, responsible for distributing and selling Kawasaki’s motorcycles across Europe, swiftly responded by isolating its servers to…
E-commerce Threat: The WooCommerce Skimming Attacks
The cybersecurity landscape advances daily and so do threats, e-commerce websites have become a main target for threat actors. In a recent incident, an advanced skimming attack on WooCommerce sites has shed light on the new methods hackers use to…
Big Tech Prioritizes Security with Zuckerberg at the Helm
Reports indicate that some of the largest tech firms are paying millions of dollars each year to safeguard the CEOs of their companies, with some companies paying more than others depending on the industry. There has been a significant…
Port of Seattle Battles Ransomware Attack, Refuses to Pay
The Port of Seattle and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport have corroborated that the major system outages which took place late August were caused by a ransomware attack. On August 24, a cyberattack partially disrupted the critical operations at the airport…
Fortinet Confirms Data Breach Involving Limited Number of Customers, Linked to Hacker “Fortibitch”
Fortinet has disclosed a data breach impacting a “small number” of its clients after a hacker, using the alias “Fortibitch,” leaked 440GB of customer information on BreachForums. The hacker claimed to have accessed the data from an Azure SharePoint…
Here’s How Criminals Are Targeting Users and Enterprises in Mexico
A recent Mandiant report highlighted the increasing cyber threats that Mexico is facing, including a sophisticated blend of domestic and global cybercrime that targets both individuals and businesses. Mexico’s economy, ranked 12th largest in the world, makes it an…
CosmicBeetle Exploits Vulnerabilities in Small Businesses Globally
CosmicBeetle is a cybercriminal group exploiting vulnerabilities in software commonly used by small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) across Turkey, Spain, India, and South Africa. Their main tool, a custom ransomware called ScRansom, is still under development, leading to various…
Crypto Mining and DDoS Threats: How Hadooken Malware Targets Oracle Web Logic Servers
Threat actors were found exploiting poorly secured Oracle WebLogic servers for mining cryptocurrency, building a DDoS botnet, and other malicious activities. The Discovery Researchers from Aqua Cybersecurity found various attacks in the wild and decided to catch culprits by running…
Is Google Spying on You? EU Investigates AI Data Privacy Concerns
Google is currently being investigated in Europe over privacy concerns raised about how the search giant has used personal data to train its generative AI tools. The subject of investigation is led by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission, which ensures that…
Rhysida Ransomware Hits Seattle Port in August Attack
As part of its investigation, the Port of Seattle, which operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the city, has determined that the Rhysida ransomware gang is responsible for the cyberattack that allowed it to reach its systems last month, causing…
Preventing Credit Card Fraud in 2024: Tips to Avoid Declined Transactions and Fraud Alerts
Credit card fraud is a growing issue, with over 60% of cardholders experiencing attempted fraud in 2023. The use of AI by cybercriminals has dramatically increased, allowing them to open hundreds of accounts daily. Global losses from card fraud…
BT Uncovers 2,000 Potential Cyberattacks Signals Every Second
BT logs 2,000 potential cyber attack signals per second, according to the latest data from the telecom behemoth, as it warns of the rising threat from cyber criminals. The telecom firm stated it found that web-connected devices were being…