Latest Cybersecurity News and Articles
07 December 2023
Humans are complex beings with consciousness, emotions, and the capacity to act based on thoughts. In the ever-evolving realm of cybersecurity, humans consistently remain primary targets for attackers. Over the years, these attackers have developed their expertise in exploiting various human qualities, sharpening their skills to manipulate biases and emotional triggers with the objective of
07 December 2023
The UK and allies call out the Russian Intelligence Services for a campaign of malicious cyber activity attempting to interfere in UK politics and democratic processes
07 December 2023
The UK and allies call out the Russian Intelligence Services for a campaign of malicious cyber activity attempting to interfere in UK politics and democratic processes
07 December 2023
The Russia-based actor is targeting organisations and individuals in the UK and other geographical areas of interest.
07 December 2023
The energy industry's significance and interconnectedness make it a prime target for cyber threats, impacting not only financial losses but also manufacturing, healthcare, and transportation.
07 December 2023
The Hunters International ransomware group claimed responsibility for the breach and threatened to leak more stolen data, including compliance documents and engineering data.
07 December 2023
Threat intelligence refers to gathering, processing, and analyzing cyber threats, along with proactive defensive measures aimed at strengthening security. It enables organizations to gain a comprehensive insight into historical, present, and anticipated threats, providing context about the constantly evolving threat landscape.
Importance of threat intelligence in the cybersecurity ecosystem
07 December 2023
The app, used by businesses for invoicing and financial management, had an open Firebase database containing user data such as phone numbers, emails, and addresses, as well as corporate data like names, invoice counts, and bank balances.
07 December 2023
Unspecified governments have demanded mobile push notification records from Apple and Google users to pursue people of interest, according to U.S. Senator Ron Wyden.
"Push notifications are alerts sent by phone apps to users' smartphones," Wyden said.
"These alerts pass through a digital post office run by the phone operating system provider -- overwhelmingly Apple or Google. Because of
07 December 2023
A recent survey by CompTIA found that many businesses believe their cybersecurity measures are "good enough," posing a challenge to their cybersecurity initiatives. Nearly 2 in 5 respondents cited this as a challenge.
07 December 2023
The breach was first detected in 2015, but it is still unclear if the malware has been fully eliminated. The compromised systems may have affected sensitive activities such as handling radioactive waste and monitoring for leaks or fires.
07 December 2023
Scammers are exploiting the need for loans for Christmas spending, leading to a surge in loan fee fraud – a type of scam where victims are promised loans they never receive, whilst being tricked into paying an upfront charge as a ‘deposit’ or ‘fee.’
07 December 2023
The ENISA Threat Landscape for DoS Attacks report provides insights into the motivations, goals, and impacts of DoS attacks, highlighting the need for organizations to enhance their defenses and prepare prevention and remediation strategies.
07 December 2023
In one recent case, attackers sent auto-generated emails with attached PDFs personalized with the recipient's name, detailing an inflated charge for a Disney+ subscription.
07 December 2023
A report by the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) has found that 20 US federal agencies have failed to meet the deadline for implementing incident response capabilities required by law.
07 December 2023
The breach occurred between August 31, 2023, and September 20, 2023, prompting ERMI to secure its systems, involve law enforcement, and conduct an investigation with a cybersecurity firm.
07 December 2023
Meta has announced the rollout of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in its Messenger app for personal calls and one-to-one messages. This update is considered a significant milestone and comes after years of redesigning the platform.
07 December 2023
The bugs, discovered by external security researchers and labeled as CVE-2023-48424, CVE-2023-48425, and CVE-2023-6181, pose a risk of supply chain interception, where hackers replace legitimate software updates with malicious versions.
07 December 2023
A previously unknown Linux remote access trojan called Krasue has been observed targeting telecom companies in Thailand by threat actors to main covert access to victim networks at lease since 2021.
Named after a nocturnal female spirit of Southeast Asian folklore, the malware is "able to conceal its own presence during the initialization phase," Group-IB said in a report
07 December 2023
Meta has officially begun to roll out support for end-to-end encryption (E2EE) in Messenger for personal calls and one-to-one personal messages by default in what it called the "most significant milestone yet."
"This isn't a routine security update: we rebuilt the app from the ground up, in close consultation with privacy and safety experts," Loredana Crisan, vice president of