A scathing cyber attack has disrupted housing services in three Greater Manchester boroughs, leaving thousands of residents at risk of a phishing scam. The breach, which affected the software company Locata, has caused the temporary closure of housing websites for…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Should Americans Share The Social Security Number? Experts Explain the Pros and Cons
The initial Social Security numbers were most likely issued in late 1936, and they were intended to be used solely by the US federal government to manage retirement and disability insurance payouts. However, in the 1960s, the use of…
The Hidden Threat: Vulnerable App on Google Pixel Devices Puts Millions at Risk
A flaw was discovered in Google Pixel devices, raising concerns among users and experts alike. This blog delves into the details of this vulnerability, its implications, and the steps being taken to mitigate the risk. The Discovery A pre-installed app…
Paris 2024 Olympics Faced Over 140 Cyberattacks, No Disruptions Reported
During the Paris 2024 Olympics, French authorities reported over 140 cyberattacks, but none of these incidents disrupted the sporting events. The French government’s cybersecurity agency, Anssi, maintained a high state of alert throughout the games, anticipating potential threats to…
Vendor Reliance and M&A Surge Contribute to Heightened Ransomware Threat
In 2024, threat actors are likely to evolve tactics to exploit the consolidation of businesses and technologies. The mid-year 2024 cyber risk report released by Resilience Group indicates that mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are becoming more popular as well…
Critical Security Flaw Discovered in Ivanti Virtual Traffic Manager
Ivanti, a leading company in network and security solutions, has issued urgent security updates to address a critical vulnerability in its Virtual Traffic Manager (vTM). The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-7593, carries an alarming severity with a CVSS score of…
Ukraine Faces New Phishing Campaign Targeting Government Computers, Warns CERT
The CERT-UA (Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine) has issued a warning about a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Ukrainian government computers. This campaign, which began in July 2024, has already compromised over 100 government systems, posing a significant threat to…
Massive Data Leak Exposes Sensitive Information for Millions
A significant data breach has compromised the personal information of millions of individuals across the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada. The leaked data, obtained from a company called National Public Data, includes highly sensitive information such as names,…
X Confronts EU Legal Action Over Alleged AI Privacy Missteps
X, the artificial intelligence technology company of Elon Musk, has reportedly been accused of unlawfully feeding personal information about its users to its artificial intelligence technology without their consent according to a privacy campaign group based in Vienna. This…
This Security Researcher Infiltrated the LockBit Ransomware Outfit and Exposed its Leader
As part of a larger plan to gather intelligence and stop cybercrime from within, security researchers are actively pursuing and even infiltrating the groups that commit cybercrimes. To win the trust of cybercriminals, they frequently adopt a James Bond…