A joint alert from the FBI, the Department of Defense (D.O.D.) Cyber Crime Center and the National Police Agency of Japan reveal that a North Korean threat group carried out a significant cryptocurrency theft from Japan’s crypto firm DMM…
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CISA’s Enhanced Mobile Security Recommendations Following U.S. Telecom Breach
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued updated recommendations in December 2024 aimed at enhancing mobile phone cybersecurity. Following a significant hack involving major U.S. telecom companies like AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies, these guidelines focus on adopting…
Here’s How Google Willow Chip Will Impact Startup Innovation in 2025
As technology advances at an unprecedented rate, the recent unveiling of Willow, Google’s quantum computing device, ushers in a new age for startups. Willow’s unprecedented computing capabilities—105 qubits, roughly double those of its predecessor, Sycamore—allow it to accomplish jobs…
Tech’s Move Toward Simplified Data Handling
The ethos of the tech industry for a long time has always been that there is no shortage of data, and that is a good thing. Recent patents from IBM and Intel demonstrate that the concept of data minimization…
New Finds from The June Ascension Hack
Healthcare industry giant Ascension has broken the silence and revealed more sensitive information concerning the recent hack in June. Through a worker opening a suspicious file without even knowing the malware was actually very harmful to download, it gave room…
75% of Ransomware Attacks Target Healthcare on Holidays: Expert Insights
Approximately 75% of ransomware attacks on the healthcare sector over the past year occurred during weekends or holidays, highlighting the urgency for organizations to strengthen their staffing and security measures during these high-risk periods. Jeff Wichman, director of incident…
AI Impersonations: Revealing the New Frontier of Scamming
In the age of rapidly evolving artificial intelligence (AI), a new breed of frauds has emerged, posing enormous risks to companies and their clients. AI-powered impersonations, capable of generating highly realistic voice and visual content, have become a major…
Integrating Human Expertise and Technology for Robust Cybersecurity
< p style=”text-align: justify;”> In today’s complex digital landscape, the role of human expertise in cybersecurity remains indispensable. Two pivotal approaches — human-led security testing and human-centric cybersecurity (HCC) — have gained prominence, each contributing distinct strengths. However, these…
Trio of SQL Injection Vulnerabilities Found in Amazon Redshift Drivers: Update Now
Three severe SQL injection vulnerabilities have been identified in specific Amazon Redshift drivers, posing a significant risk of privilege escalation and data compromise. The vulnerabilities, labeled as CVE-2024-12744, CVE-2024-12745, and CVE-2024-12746, each hold a CVSS severity score of 8.0, emphasizing…
Understanding and Preventing Botnet Attacks: A Comprehensive Guide
Botnet attacks exploit a command-and-control model, enabling hackers to control infected devices, often referred to as “zombie bots,” remotely. The strength of such an attack depends on the number of devices compromised by the hacker’s malware, making botnets a…
Protect Yourself from AI Scams and Deepfake Fraud
In today’s tech-driven world, scams have become increasingly sophisticated, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and deepfake technology. Falling victim to these scams can result in severe financial, social, and emotional consequences. Over the past year alone, cybercrime…
Fortinet Researchers Discover Two Malicious Python Packages
A new research published earlier this week by Fortinet Inc.’s FortiGuard Labs warns of two newly found malicious Python packages that indicate a major threat of credential theft, data exfiltration, and unauthorised system access. The first flaw, Zebo-0.1.0, was…
How to Protect Yourself from Email Scams: FBI’s Top Tips for Staying Safe
While phishing scams are on the rise over the holiday period, the FBI has reminded Gmail, Outlook, Apple Mail, and other services users to be more alert. More phishing schemes are becoming common as criminals use the festive season…
Big Tech’s Interest in LLM Could Be Overkill
AI models are like babies: continuous growth spurts make them more fussy and needy. As the AI race heats up, frontrunners such as OpenAI, Google, and Microsoft are throwing billions at massive foundational AI models comprising hundreds of billions…
Thousands of Users Exposed by Flawed Camera Streaming App
A Cybernews research team discovered a huge exposed data server on June 25th. The server contained 3GB of personal information and telemetry from iPhones equipped with an app known as “Home V.” According to the log samples, the data…
Bengaluru Techie Loses ₹11.8 Crore in “Digital Arrest” Scam Over 18 Days
A Bengaluru software engineer recently fell victim to a complex cyber scam, losing ₹11.8 crore in just 18 days. The incident highlights the growing sophistication of cybercrimes in India, particularly in tech hubs like Bengaluru. The victim, whose identity…
Clop Ransomware Gang Threatens 66 Companies with Data Leak After Cleo Breach
The Clop ransomware gang has intensified its extortion tactics following a data theft attack targeting Cleo software. On its dark web portal, the group revealed that 66 companies have been given 48 hours to meet their ransom demands. According…
Look Who’s Back: LockBit Gears Up for a Comeback With Version 4.0
The infamous LockBit ransomware group has announced its return with the upcoming release of LockBit 4.0, set for February 2025. This marks a big moment for the group, which has had major setbacks over the last year. A global…
New Alert: Windows and Mac Are the Target of a Self-Deleting Ransomware
The ransomware epidemic may have been stopped by recent law enforcement operations that disrupted attack infrastructure, led to the arrest of cybercriminals, and broke up some threat groups, but this would be wrong as well. A recent study on…
Global Crypto Hacks Escalate to $2.2 Billion in 2024
Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics company that provides data analysis on the blockchain ecosystem, has reported that the volume of compromised crypto funds and the number of hacking incidents are set to rise in 2024. The report states that the…