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…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
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…
Malware Found Preinstalled on 30,000 Android Devices in Germany
A concerning cybersecurity issue has surfaced in Germany, where investigators uncovered that nearly 30,000 Android devices were sold with preinstalled malware. The malware, dubbed “BadBox,” resides in the device firmware and affects various internet-enabled devices, including digital picture frames…
Google Warns Users About Privacy Risks Posed by Certain Android Apps
It has recently been reported by a leading media outlet that more than 11 million Android devices have been infected with malicious software known as the Necro Trojan, which has crept into phones and tablets through unofficially modified applications,…
Bitcoin Hits $100,000 for the First Time Amid Market Volatility
< p style=”text-align: justify;”> The cryptocurrency market reached a historic milestone this week as Bitcoin closed above $100,000 for the first time in history. This marks a defining moment, reflecting both market optimism and growing investor confidence. Despite reaching…
U.S. Justice Department Shuts Down Rydox Cybercrime Marketplace
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The U.S. Justice Department announced on Thursday the successful seizure and dismantling of Rydox, a notorious online marketplace for trafficking stolen personal information and cybercrime tools. In a coordinated operation with international law enforcement agencies, three…
OTP Scams Decline in Bengaluru as Sophisticated Cybercrimes Surge in 2024
Bengaluru has witnessed a significant drop in traditional cybercrimes like One-Time Password (OTP) scams and phishing, but more advanced and sophisticated scams, such as digital arrest fraud and stock investment schemes, have been on the rise. Data obtained by…
Massive Data Breach Puts Millions at Risk During Christmas Season
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>As the Christmas season approaches, millions of U.S. citizens could face a potential holiday nightmare after a major data breach exposed 5 million unique credit and debit card details online. The leak threatens to compromise countless…
Pumakit Rootkit Challenges Linux Security Systems
According to the researchers from the Elastic Security Lab, a new rootkit called PUMAKIT can perform various advanced evasion mechanisms. When Elastic Security researchers discovered PUMAKIT while routinely hunting for threats on VirusTotal, they described it as PUMAKIT. Many…