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…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
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,…
Why AI-Driven Cybercrime Is the Biggest Threat of 2025
AI in Cybercrimes: Rising Threats and Challenges Kuala Lumpur: The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybercrimes is becoming a grave issue, says Datuk Seri Ramli Mohamed Yoosuf, Director of Malaysia’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID). Speaking at…
Why MFA Failures Signal Greater Cybersecurity Challenges
In the current cybersecurity era, multi-factor authentication (MFA) is widely recommended and often mandated across several sectors, making it one of the most popular security measures that are available. As stated by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA),…
ChatGPT Outage in the UK: OpenAI Faces Reliability Concerns Amid Growing AI Dependence
ChatGPT Outage: OpenAI Faces Service Disruption in the UK < p style=”text-align: justify;”> On Thursday, OpenAI’s ChatGPT experienced a significant outage in the UK, leaving thousands of users unable to access the popular AI chatbot. The disruption, which began…
TRIPLESTRENGTH Targets Cloud for Cryptojacking, On-Premises Systems for Ransomware Attacks
Google unveiled a financially driven threat actor, TRIPLESTRENGTH, targeting cloud environments for cryptojacking and on-premise ransomware operations. “This actor engaged in a variety of threat activity, including cryptocurrency mining operations on hijacked cloud resources and ransomware activity,” Google Cloud…
A Looming Threat to Crypto Keys: The Risk of a Quantum Hack
The Quantum Computing Threat to Cryptocurrency Security < p style=”text-align: justify;”> The immense computational power that quantum computing offers raises significant concerns, particularly around its potential to compromise private keys that secure digital interactions. Among the most pressing fears…
Cybercriminals Exploit Cloud Services to Steal Login Information
You may think you are receiving an email from your trusted ProtonMail account — only to discover it’s a trap set by cybercriminals. Recent research throws light on how attackers are targeting both widely known and lesser-used cloud platforms…