< p style=”text-align: justify;”>In an era where cybercriminals are increasingly targeting passwords through phishing attacks, data breaches, and other malicious tactics, securing online accounts has never been more important. Relying solely on single-factor authentication, such as a password, is…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Three Ways To Prevent Insider Threat Driven Data Leaks
The United States is poised to undergo a period of highly disruptive transformation. The incoming administration has promised to make significant changes, including forming a new body, the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), with the aim of substantially reducing…
UnitedHealth Confirms Change Healthcare Cyberattack Impacted 190 Million People
UnitedHealth Group has officially disclosed that the February ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, affected approximately 190 million individuals in the U.S.—nearly twice the previously estimated figure. The healthcare giant confirmed the revised number in a statement to…
North Korean Hackers Suspected in $70M Phemex Crypto Exchange Exploit
A significant cyberattack on the Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Phemex has resulted in the loss of over $70 million in digital assets. Blockchain security experts believe the incident may be linked to North Korean hackers. The breach was detected on…
Hackers Use IT Support Disguise to Infiltrate Systems
Cybercriminals in Russia are using a scam to trick their victims into allowing them to install ransomware on their computers by pretending to be technical support via Microsoft Teams. Once they have convinced victims they have an IT problem,…
Cybercriminals Use Google Ads and URL Cloaking to Spread Malware
Cybercriminals are increasingly using Google ads and sophisticated cloaking techniques to push malware onto unsuspecting users. The latest example involves a fake Homebrew website that tricked users into downloading an infostealer designed to steal sensitive data, including login credentials…
Malware Infections Surge from Fake VPN Downloads
An attacker is reportedly injecting malware into infected devices using popular VPN applications to gain remote control of the devices they are attacking. Google’s Managed Defense team reported this disturbing finding, which sheds light on how malicious actors use…
Cloudflare CDN Vulnerability Exposes User Locations on Signal, Discord
A threat analyst identified a vulnerability in Cloudflare’s content delivery network (CDN) which could expose someone’s whereabouts just by sending them an image via platforms such as Signal and Discord. While the attack’s geolocation capability is limited for street-level…
Japan’s New Active Cyber Defence Strategy to Counter Growing Threats
Japan is taking decisive steps to enhance its cybersecurity through a new strategy of “active cyber defence.” This approach enables authorized hackers working for the police or Self-Defence Forces (SDF) to infiltrate servers and neutralize cyber-attack sources before they…
IPany VPN Compromised in Supply Chain Attack Deploying Custom Malware
South Korean VPN provider IPany fell victim to a supply chain attack orchestrated by the China-aligned hacking group “PlushDaemon.” The attackers compromised IPany’s VPN installer, embedding a custom malware named ‘SlowStepper’ into the installer file, affecting customers upon installation.…
Credentials of Major Cybersecurity Vendors Found on Dark Web for $10
As a result of recent findings on dark web marketplaces, it has been found that many account credentials from major security vendors are being sold. According to Cyble, the rise of information stealers has been largely responsible for this…
Critical Flaws in VPN Protocols Leave Millions Vulnerable
< p style=”text-align: justify;”> Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are widely trusted for protecting online privacy, bypassing regional restrictions, and securing sensitive data. However, new research has uncovered serious flaws in some VPN protocols, exposing millions of systems to potential…
Best Tor Browser Substitute for Risk-Free Web Surfing
Anonymous Browsing: Tools and Extensions for Enhanced Privacy < p style=”text-align: justify;”> Anonymous browsing is designed to conceal your IP address and location, making it appear as though you are in a different region. This feature is particularly useful…
A Closer Look at Torrenting and Its Applications
Downloading through a peer-to-peer (P2P) network referred to as torrenting involves either using torrent files or magnet links to download files. Torrent files are index files that provide the necessary information to locate certain files, segments of files, or…
T-Mobile Enhances Cybersecurity with Yubikey Security Keys
T-Mobile has taken a significant step in enhancing its cybersecurity by adopting Yubikey security keys for its employees. The company purchased over 200,000 security keys from Yubico, deploying them across all staff, vendors, and authorized retail partners. The rollout,…
Cyber Threats in Hong Kong Hit Five-Year Peak with AI’s Growing Influence
Hong Kong experienced a record surge in cyberattacks last year, marking the highest number of incidents in five years. Hackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen their methods, according to the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team…
VPN Services May Not Be as Secure as They Seem, Recent Research Finds
VPNs are widely known for their benefits, including preventing location-based overcharging, safeguarding online privacy, and enabling access to geographically restricted content like foreign Netflix libraries. Historically, VPNs have been considered safe, but a new investigation by Top10VPN challenges this…
Hackers Employ Fake Mac Homebrew Google Ads in Novel Malicious Campaign
Hackers are once more exploiting Google advertisements to disseminate malware, using a fake Homebrew website to compromise Macs and Linux systems with an infostealer that harvests credentials, browsing data, and cryptocurrency wallets. Ryan Chenkie discovered the fraudulent Google ad…
AI Use Linked to Decline in Critical Thinking Skills Among Students, Study Finds
A recent study has revealed a concerning link between the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and declining critical thinking abilities among students. The research, which analyzed responses from over 650 individuals aged 17 and older in the…
Fake IT Support Used by Ransomware Gangs in Microsoft Teams Breaches
The Sophos security team has identified two ransomware campaigns that are utilizing Microsoft Teams to steal data from organizations, and the crooks may be allied with Black Basta and FIN7. In the X-Ops Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service,…