One of the most alarming trends in recent times is the surge in digital arrest scams, particularly in India. These scams involve cybercriminals impersonating law enforcement officials to extort money from unsuspecting victims. Cybersecurity threats are rapidly escalating in India,…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
JPCERT Explains How to Identify Ransomware Attacks from Windows Event Logs
Japan Computer Emergency Response Team (JPCERT/CC) has published guidance on early identification of ransomware attacks in the system using Windows Event Logs. Probably by reviewing these logs, firms would identify some signs or clues of an existing ransomware attack…
UK Watchdog Urges Data Privacy Overhaul as Smart Devices Collect “Excessive” User Data
A new study by consumer group Which? has revealed that popular smart devices are gathering excessive amounts of personal data from users, often beyond what’s required for functionality. The study examined smart TVs, air fryers, speakers, and wearables, rating…
The Growing Concern Regarding Privacy in Connected Cars
Data collection and use raise serious privacy concerns, even though they can improve driving safety, efficiency, and the whole experience. The automotive industry’s ability to collect, analyse, and exchange such data outpaces the legislative frameworks intended to protect individuals.…
NCSC Unveils “Pigmy Goat” Malware Targeting Sophos Firewalls in Advanced Chinese Cyberattack
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) recently disclosed the presence of a Linux malware, “Pigmy Goat,” specifically designed to breach Sophos XG firewall devices. This malware, allegedly developed by Chinese cyber actors, represents a significant evolution in network infiltration…
Gmail Under Attack: Secure a Backup Account
Having access to a Gmail account in the present world is rather dangerous because hackers create new ways of penetrating the account, even if it at times employs a 2FA security feature. While methods like passkey sign-ins and secure…
Researchers Develop Blockchain-Based Federated Learning Model to Boost IoT Security
In a groundbreaking development for Internet of Things (IoT) security, a team of researchers led by Wei Wang has introduced a novel distributed federated intrusion detection system. The study, published in Frontiers of Computer Science and co-published by Higher…
Crypto Bull Market Targeted: The Lottie-Player Security Breach
In an alarming development for the tech community, especially for those immersed in the Web3 ecosystem, a supply chain attack has targeted the popular animation library, Lottie-Player. If users fall for this prompt, it could enable attackers to drain cryptocurrency…
Facebook, Nvidia Push SCOTUS to Limit Investor Lawsuits
The US Supreme Court is set to take two landmark cases over Facebook and Nvidia that may rewrite the way investors sue the tech sector after scandals. Two firms urge the Court to narrow legal options available for investment…
New Flaws in Fortinet, SonicWall, and Grafana Pose Significant Threats
Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) has discovered new IT vulnerabilities that affect Fortinet, SonicWall, Grafana Labs, and CyberPanel, among others. The report for the week of October 23-29 identifies seven security flaws that require immediate attention from security…