Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has come under fire for its failure to adequately prevent misleading political ads from being run on hacked Facebook pages. A recent investigation by ProPublica and the Tow Center for Digital Journalism uncovered…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Behind the Search Bar: How Google Algorithm Shapes Our Perspectives
Search engines like Google have become the gateway to information. We rely on them for everything from trivial facts to critical news updates. However, what if these seemingly neutral tools were subtly shaping the way we perceive the world? According…
Microsoft Warns of Russian Spear-Phishing Campaign Targeting Multiple Organizations
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has discovered a new attack campaign by Russian hacker group Midnight Blizzard, targeted at thousands of users from over 100 organisations. The attack uses spear-phishing emails that contain RDP configuration files, allowing perpetrators to connect to…
Cybersecurity and AI Challenges: How Companies Must Evolve to Stay Secure and Competitive
Cybersecurity remains a big concern, with a recent study from DataDome showing that 91% of websites are at risk from bot attacks. The study looked at over 14,000 sites in industries like healthcare, luxury goods, and e-commerce, revealing that…
Redline And Meta Infostealers Targeted in Operation Magnus
The Dutch National Police claimed on Monday that they had secured “full access” to all servers employed by the Redline and Meta infostealers, two of the most common cybercrime tools on the internet. Infostealer malware is a major cybersecurity…
Strava’s Privacy Flaws: Exposing Sensitive Locations of Leaders and Users Alike
Strava, a popular app for runners and cyclists, is once again in the spotlight due to privacy concerns. Known for its extensive mapping tools, Strava’s heatmap feature can inadvertently expose sensitive locations, as recently highlighted by a report from…
Cybersecurity Beyond Phishing: Six Underrated Threats
Cybercriminals are continually developing new methods to exploit vulnerabilities, and even the most tech-savvy individuals and organizations can find themselves at risk. While some cyberattacks like phishing and malware are well-known, several lesser-known but equally dangerous threats require attention. This…
FBI Warns of Cybercriminals Stealing Cookies to Bypass Security
Cybercriminals are now targeting cookies, specifically the “remember-me” type, to gain unauthorized access to email accounts. These small files store login information for ease of access, helping users bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). However, when a hacker obtains these cookies,…
Windows Recall Release Pushed Back, Microsoft Sets December Date
Once again, Microsoft has delayed the rollout of its controversial Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs, which had been planned for December. It had been planned that the software giant would begin testing Recall with Windows Insiders in October,…
Critical Security Vulnerability Found in LiteSpeed Cache Plugin: Urgent Update Advised for WordPress Users
A significant security flaw has been uncovered in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin, used by over 6 million WordPress sites, which could allow unauthorized visitors to gain administrator-level access. The vulnerability stems from a weakness in the plugin’s role simulation…