The Pegasus scandal broke into the public eye three years ago and has been widely reported in the media ever since. Yet, the surveillance industry has not been fixed. On the contrary, the spyware problem seems to worsen as…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Disney Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Corporate and Personal Information
In July, Disney experienced a significant data breach that exposed far more than initially reported, compromising a wide array of sensitive information. While early reports focused on stolen Slack messages, it has since been revealed that the breach extended…
‘TIDrone’ Cybercriminals Target Taiwan’s Drone Makers
A previously unknown threat actor with possible ties to Chinese-speaking groups has primarily targeted drone makers in Taiwan as part of a cyber attack operation that started in 2024. Trend Micro is tracking the adversary under the codename TIDRONE,…
Free Russia Foundation Investigates Potential Cyberattack Amid Leak of Sensitive Documents
One of Russia’s leading pro-democracy groups, the Free Russia Foundation, announced on Friday that it is investigating a potential cyberattack following the online leak of thousands of emails and documents related to its operations. On Thursday, the Telegram channel…
AI In Wrong Hands: The Underground Demand for Malicious LLMs
In recent times, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has offered various perks across industries. But, as with any powerful tool, threat actors are trying to use it for malicious reasons. Researchers suggest that the underground market for illicit large language models is…
DarkCracks Malware Exploits Vulnerabilities in GLPI and WordPress Systems
A malware framework named DarkCracks has been identified by cybersecurity experts from QiAnXin. This newly discovered threat takes advantage of weaknesses in GLPI, an IT asset management system, and WordPress websites. DarkCracks has raised alarm due to its ability…
Cybercriminals Ramp Up Malvertising Schemes Through Google Searches
Malvertising, the practice of using online ads for malicious purposes, is on the rise, with incidents in the U.S. spiking by 42 per cent in fall 2023, according to cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes. Hackers are leveraging increasingly sophisticated techniques to…
Adlumin Thwarts Fog Ransomware Attack Using Innovative Decoy Technology
In early August 2024, cybercriminals launched a ransomware attack on a mid-sized financial firm using compromised VPN credentials, deploying the “Fog” ransomware variant on both Windows and Linux endpoints. However, Adlumin’s cutting-edge technology successfully stopped the attack by employing…
Continuous Threat Exposure Management: A Proactive Cybersecurity Approach
Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) represents a significant shift in cybersecurity strategy, moving beyond the limitations of traditional vulnerability management. In an era where data breaches and ransomware attacks remain prevalent despite substantial cybersecurity investments, CTEM offers a comprehensive…
CyberVolk Ransomware: A Rising Threat to Global Cybersecurity
The Indian hacker outfit CyberVolk, which is a relatively new player in the cybercrime arena, has made headlines with its sophisticated ransomware. CyberVolk Ransomware, discovered in July 2024, has quickly gained attention for its sophisticated features and quick progress. …