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Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Beware of Fake Delivery Text Scams During Holiday Shopping
< p style=”text-align: justify;”> As the holiday shopping season peaks, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the increased online activity through fake delivery text scams. Disguised as urgent notifications from couriers like USPS and FedEx, these scams aim to steal…
Thousands of SonicWall Devices Vulnerable to Critical Security Threats
< p style=”text-align: justify;”> Thousands of SonicWall network security devices are currently exposed to severe vulnerabilities, with over 20,000 running outdated firmware that no longer receives vendor support. This puts countless organizations at risk of unauthorized access and potential…
Phishing Scams Target YouTubers: Malware Hidden in Fake Brand Deals
Cybercriminals are using a complex phishing scam to target the owners of YouTube channels and their teams, thus exposing the accounts and personal information to severe threats. According to cybersecurity experts, a report was released on how the attackers…
AMD Systems Vulnerability Could Threaten Encrypted Data Protection
There has been an announcement of a new technique for bypassing key security protections used in AMD chips to gain access to the clients of those services. Researchers believe that hackers will be able to spy on clients through…
Novel Android NoviSpy Spyware Linked to Qualcomm Zero-Day Flaws
Amnesty International researchers discovered an Android zero-day bug that was exploited to silently disseminate custom surveillance spyware targeting Serbian journalists. The probe has traced the technology to Cellebrite, an Israeli forensics vendor. In a technical report published earlier this…
Hackers Infect Security Researchers with Malware to Steal WordPress Credentials
For the past year, a cyberattack campaign has been targeting security professionals, including red teamers, penetration testers, and researchers, infecting their systems with malware. The malicious software has been used to steal WordPress credentials and sensitive data while also…
Salt Typhoon Hack: A Grave Threat to U.S. Telecommunications
< p style=”text-align: justify;”> The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Salt Typhoon has been implicated in one of the most severe breaches in U.S. telecommunications history. Sensitive information, including call logs, timestamps, phone numbers, and location data, was compromised across…
FBI Warns of Security Risks in RCS Messaging
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The FBI has issued a warning to Apple and Android device users regarding potential vulnerabilities in Rich Communication Services (RCS). While RCS was designed to replace traditional SMS with enhanced features, a critical security flaw has…
Rising Tactics of Winnti Hackers Include Deploying Glutton PHP Backdoors
In the past few months, researchers at a Chinese cybersecurity firm have been responsible for the discovery of an advanced PHP backdoor that supports Winnti, a group linked to Chinese cybercrime that is launching increasingly sophisticated attacks. Research has…