The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a comprehensive guide on Wednesday to help individuals in highly targeted positions protect their mobile communications from malicious actors. This move follows a series of sophisticated telecom hacks that impacted…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Colorado Faces Growing Financial Losses from AI-Powered Scams in 2024
Colorado is on track to suffer even greater financial losses from scams by the end of 2024 compared to the nearly $100 million stolen in 2023. According to the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, the rapid integration of artificial intelligence…
Bitcoin Security Concerns Amid Quantum Computing Advancements
Chamath Palihapitiya, CEO of Social Capital, has raised alarms over Bitcoin’s future security, cautioning that its SHA-256 encryption may become vulnerable within the next two to five years. Speaking on the All-In Podcast, he highlighted rapid advancements in quantum…
Ransomware Attacks Expose Gaps in Backup Practices: The Case for Modern Solutions
Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread, posing significant risks to organizations worldwide. A recent report by Object First highlights critical vulnerabilities in current backup practices and underscores the urgency of adopting modern solutions to safeguard essential data.…
Germany Warns of Pre-Installed Malware on 30,000 Devices
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Earlier this week, Germany’s cybersecurity office issued a warning about at least 30,000 internet-connected devices across the nation being compromised by pre-installed malware known as BadBox. The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) announced that it…
Blue Yonder Recovers from Ransomware Attack, Focuses on Resilience
Blue Yonder, a leading provider of supply chain solutions, is making steady progress in recovering from a ransomware attack that disrupted services for several of its clients. On November 21, the company was targeted by a ransomware attack that…
Dubai Police Impersonation Scam: A Sophisticated Cybercrime Targeting UAE Residents
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Cybercriminals have recently targeted the Dubai Police in an elaborate impersonation scam aimed at defrauding unsuspecting individuals in the UAE. Thousands of phishing text messages, pretending to be from law enforcement, were sent to trick recipients…
AI Models at Risk from TPUXtract Exploit
A team of researchers has demonstrated that it is possible to steal an artificial intelligence (AI) model without actually gaining access to the device that is running the model. The uniqueness of the technique lies in the fact that…
Rhode Island Residents Warned of Cyberattack Targeting State Government
Rhode Island officials have issued an urgent advisory for residents to take immediate precautions following a significant cyberattack on the state government. Authorities are warning that private data, including Social Security and bank account details, may soon be exposed…
Ymir Ransomware: A Rising Threat in the Cybersecurity Landscape
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The evolving threat landscape continues to present new challenges, with NCC Group’s latest Threat Pulse report uncovering the emergence of Ymir ransomware. This new ransomware strain showcases the growing collaboration among cybercriminals to execute highly sophisticated…