The organization behind the privacy-centric Firefox browser, has come under fire for allegedly tracking users without their consent. This controversy centers around a feature called Privacy Preserving Attribution (PPA), which has sparked a heated debate about privacy, consent, and the…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Reading Encrypted WhatsApp Messages Through Digital Forensics
In recent years, WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps in the world. End-to-end encryption is the process by which the service uses robust security for the protection of its users’ communications. The fact that messages…
Ethics and Tech: Data Privacy Concerns Around Generative AI
The tech industry is embracing Generative AI, but the conversation around data privacy has become increasingly important. The recent “State of Ethics and Trust in Technology” report by Deloitte highlights the pressing ethical considerations that accompany the rapid adoption of…
Microsoft Tightens Cloud Security After Major Breaches
In its efforts to better its cloud security, Microsoft has done much to remove any potential vulnerabilities and tightened the process of authenticating individuals. This comes after the tech giant saw several security breaches within the past year. Under…
Car Dealership Auto Canada Confirms Cyberattack, Alleged Data Leak
Car dealership company Auto Canada warned that employee data might have been leaked in a ransomware attack claimed by the Hunters International ransomware group. In August 2024, the company suffered a company was hit by a cyber-attack. While Auto Canada…
AI-Generated Malware Discovered in the Wild
Researchers found malicious code that they suspect was developed with the aid of generative artificial intelligence services to deploy the AsyncRAT malware in an email campaign that was directed towards French users. While threat actors have employed generative AI…
Fortinet Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Data
Fortinet experienced a significant cybersecurity breach involving a third-party cloud drive, where 440 GB of data was leaked by a hacker named “Fortibitch” after the company refused to pay the ransom. The breach affected about 0.3% of Fortinet’s customers,…
MoneyGram Faces Service Disruption Amid Cybersecurity Threat
A cyberattack that began on September 20 impacted MoneyGram International Inc.’s services significantly, likely due to a ransomware attack, causing significant disruptions to its services. There were reports of outages affecting company networks, and by September 23, the company…
New Mallox Ransomware Linux Variant Built on Leaked Kryptina Source Code
An affiliate of the Mallox ransomware group, also known as TargetCompany, has been observed using a modified version of Kryptina ransomware to target Linux systems, according to SentinelLabs. This development is distinct from other Linux-targeting Mallox variants, such as…
Here’s Why UltraAV Replaced Kaspersky Antivirus Software
Late last week, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky began deleting its anti-malware software from PCs in the United States. As a replacement, the company downloaded antivirus software from UltraAV. If you use Kaspersky antivirus software, you may be aware that the…