Cybersecurity researchers have recently uncovered a vast and sophisticated hacker toolkit that provides a comprehensive suite of tools for executing and maintaining cyberattacks. Found in an open directory in December 2023, the discovery offers a rare glimpse into the…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Hackers Exploit Dark Skippy Attacks to Steal Secret Keys from Secure Devices
An element of the Dark Skippy attack involves the subtle manipulation of nonces during the signature creation process to create the signature. To obtain the private key of a cryptocurrency wallet, attackers craft carefully crafted nonces, thereby gaining full…
CrowdStrike’s Recovery Efforts in Focus After Global IT Outage
On July 19, cybersecurity leader CrowdStrike found itself at the centre of a crisis after a faulty software update caused a widespread IT outage, affecting millions of computers worldwide. The aftermath of this incident was evident at the Black…
Xapo Bank Aims To Boost Bitcoin Safety With Tech And Bunkers
Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous developer of Bitcoin, published the system’s whitepaper in 2008, bluntly criticising financial institutions and the confidence they demand. However, in 2010, one of the most notable Bitcoin collaborators in its early days and the recipient…
GPS Spoofing Incidents Spike 400%: Here’s What You Should Know
Global Positioning System (GPS) technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, from smartphone navigation apps to precision agriculture and aviation. However, recent incidents have highlighted a growing threat: GPS spoofing. In this blog, we delve into GPS…
Dark Web Revealed: The Hidden Internet’s Role in Cybercrime and Digital Privacy
The dark web, often shrouded in mystery and fear, is portrayed as a breeding ground for illicit activities and cybercrime. While this image is not entirely unfounded, the dark web’s origins and uses are more nuanced, with surprising ties…
Cloud Security Report Highlights Misconfiguration and IAM as Top Threats
Traditional cloud security issues once associated with service providers are declining in significance, as per the Cloud Security Alliance’s 2024 Top Threats report, However, new challenges persist. Misconfigurations, weak identity and access management (IAM), and insecure application programming interfaces (APIs)…
2.7 Billion Data Records Leaked Including Social Security Numbers
There has been news about a prominent hacking group that claimed a large amount of sensitive personal information was allegedly stolen from a major data broker about four months ago, but a member of that group has reportedly released…
Ewon Cosy+ Industrial Devices Vulnerable to Serious Security Exploits
Recently, severe security flaws were identified in the Ewon Cosy+ industrial remote access devices, which could allow attackers to gain complete control over the systems. This vulnerability presents a serious risk, as it could lead to unauthorised access, allowing…
Rhysida Ransomware Takes Responsibility for Bayhealth Hospital Breach
The Rhysida Ransomware outfit claims to have infiltrated Bayhealth Hospital in Delaware and is offering the allegedly stolen data for 25 BTC. Bayhealth Hospital is a technologically equipped not-for-profit healthcare facility with around 4,000 employees and a medical team…