Ransomware is one of the most persistent threats in the evolving landscape of cybercrime, but its escalation in 2024 has marked an extremely alarming turning point. Infiltrating hospitals, financial institutions, and even government agencies in a manner that has…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Researchers Expose AI Prompt Injection Attack Hidden in Images
Researchers have unveiled a new type of cyberattack that can steal sensitive user data by embedding hidden prompts inside images processed by AI platforms. These malicious instructions remain invisible to the human eye but become detectable once the images…
Age Checks Online: Privacy at Risk?
Across the internet, the question of proving age is no longer optional, it’s becoming a requirement. Governments are tightening rules to keep children away from harmful content, and platforms are under pressure to comply. From social media apps and…
ClickFix Attack Targeting Windows and Mac Users to Steal User Data
“Think before you click”: Microsoft warns all Windows PC users and as well as macOS users, from a series of attacks that are “targeting thousands of enterprise and end-user devices globally every day.” The scripts deploy malware on these devices,…
Cybersecurity: The Top Business Risk Many Firms Still Struggle to Tackle
Cybersecurity has emerged as the biggest threat to modern enterprises, yet most organizations remain far from prepared to handle it. Business leaders are aware of the risks — financial losses, reputational harm, and operational disruptions but awareness has not…
Congress Questions Hertz Over AI-Powered Scanners in Rental Cars After Customer Complaints
Hertz is facing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers over its use of AI-powered vehicle scanners to detect damage on rental cars, following growing reports of customer complaints. In a letter to Hertz CEO Gil West, the House Oversight Subcommittee on…
Transparent Tribe Target Indian Government’s Custom Linux OS with Weaponized Desktop Files
Transparent Tribe, a cyber-espionage group believed to originate from Pakistan and also known as APT36, has stepped up its attacks on Indian government entities by using malicious desktop shortcuts designed to compromise both Windows and BOSS Linux systems. The…
Worker Sentenced to Four Years for Compromising Company IT Infrastructure
It is the case of a Chinese-born software developer who has been sentenced to four years in federal prison after hacking into the internal systems of his former employer, in a stark warning of the dangers of insider threats…
APT36 Exploits Linux .desktop Files for Espionage Malware in Ongoing Cyber Attacks
The Pakistani threat group APT36 has launched new cyber-espionage attacks targeting India’s government and defense sectors by abusing Linux .desktop files to deploy malware. According to recent reports from CYFIRMA and CloudSEK, the campaign—first detected on August 1, 2025—is…
India Most Targeted by Malware as AI Drives Surge in Ransomware and Phishing Attacks
India has become the world’s most-targeted nation for malware, according to the latest report by cybersecurity firm Acronis, which highlights how artificial intelligence is fueling a sharp increase in ransomware and phishing activity. The findings come from the company’s…