Deepfake videos featuring some of Britain’s most well-known television doctors are circulating on social media to sell fraudulent products, as per report by the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Doctors like Hilary Jones, Rangan Chatterjee, and the late Michael Mosley…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
North Korean Hackers Target Energy and Aerospace Industries in Novel Espionage Campaign
As per recent findings from Mandiant, companies operating in the energy and aerospace sectors are being targeted by a cyber-espionage campaign that has connections with North Korea. The outfit behind the campaign, dubbed UNC2970, is most likely linked to…
US Steps up Pressure on Intellexa Spyware Maker with New Sanctions
The US Treasury Department imposed further sanctions on five individuals and one entity connected to the Intellexa Consortium, a reportedly tainted holding company behind notorious spyware known as Predator. US officials say that even though more sanctions were imposed…
UK Leads Global Cybersecurity Dialogue
As part of a three-day meeting with ‘like-minded’ countries, the UK has begun a conversation aimed at tackling the growing threat of cyber attacks and how to combat them. The government intends to initiate a global dialogue with leading…
Columbus Faces Scrutiny for Handling of Ransomware Attack and Lawsuit Against IT Consultant
In July, Columbus, Ohio, experienced a ransomware attack, which initially appeared to be a typical breach. However, the city’s unusual response sparked concern among cybersecurity experts and legal professionals. IT consultant David Leroy Ross, also known as Connor Goodwolf,…
23andMe Agrees to $30 Million Settlement Over Data Breach Impacting 6.9 Million Customers
23andMe has agreed to pay $30 million and provide three years of security monitoring as part of a settlement to resolve a lawsuit alleging the genetics testing company failed to safeguard the personal data of 6.9 million customers compromised…
Here’s How to Remove Malware From Your Chromebook
Imagine this: your Chromebook fails just before you click “Save” after spending hours working on your project. Let’s imagine you want to watch a series, but it keeps crashing, making it impossible for you to get the most out…
Six Hackers Linked to Worldwide Cyber Attacks Arrested in Singapore
The Singaporean authorities have detained six people believed to be associated with a global cybercrime syndicate suspected of masterminding malicious cyber activities all over the world, latest reports said. The arrest was a result of an extensive operation carried out…
Kawasaki Motors Europe Targeted by RansomHub Ransomware Attack
Kawasaki Motors Europe has been targeted by a ransomware attack orchestrated by the RansomHub gang, causing significant disruption to its services. The company, responsible for distributing and selling Kawasaki’s motorcycles across Europe, swiftly responded by isolating its servers to…
E-commerce Threat: The WooCommerce Skimming Attacks
The cybersecurity landscape advances daily and so do threats, e-commerce websites have become a main target for threat actors. In a recent incident, an advanced skimming attack on WooCommerce sites has shed light on the new methods hackers use to…