The past year has seen a sharp rise in cyber attacks targeting popular DevOps platforms like GitHub, Bitbucket, GitLab, and Jira. These platforms, which are crucial for developers and IT operations teams, have faced growing threats that disrupt their services…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
‘0.0.0.0 Day’ Vulnerability Puts Chrome, Firefox, Mozilla Browsers at Risk
A critical security bug known as “0.0.0.0 Day” has shook the cybersecurity world, leaving millions of users of popular browsers such as Chrome, Firefox, and Safari vulnerable to future assaults. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to possibly gain access…
CrowdStrike Explains Root Cause of Globat IT Outage
In July 2023, we witnessed a large-scale global breakdown impacting over 8.5 million Microsoft users. The reason? A software update that turned into chaos. Leading cybersecurity company CrowdStrike recently published its root cause analysis, providing insights on the incident. Let’s…
BlackSuit Ransomware: A New Threat on the Rise
The FBI and CISA have alerted organizations about a new ransomware strain known as BlackSuit. This malware is an advanced version of the Royal ransomware, which caused significant disruptions between September 2022 and June 2023. Since becoming active in…
National Public Data Hacked: Personal Information of Millions at Risk
National Public Data, a company specializing in background checks and fraud prevention, has experienced a significant data breach. The data collected by the company has reportedly fallen into the hands of a hacking group known as “USDoD,” which began…
Exposing the Business of Doxing and Its Perils
Doxing, a once obscure practice of publishing someone’s private information online without their consent, has evolved into a dangerous and profitable underground industry. The dark world of doxing has grown increasingly sophisticated, with malicious actors exploiting the vast amounts…
Unsolicited ‘Offensive’ Political Emails Stir Data Privacy Concerns in East London
As a result of an online mailing list that has been set up without any consent of the Tower Hamlets residents, content that is anti-Israel, anti-Labour and pro-Workers Party of Britain has been distributed without their knowing. In recent…
Illinois Amends Biometric Privacy Law to Limit Corporate Liability
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois has recently amended its Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), essentially reducing the financial risks for companies that mishandle biometric data such as eye scans, fingerprints, and facial recognition information. The changes, signed into law by Governor…
Global Breach of Mobile Guardian Wipes Data from 13,000 Students’ Devices in Singapore
Mobile Guardian, a widely-used digital classroom management platform, has experienced a significant security breach affecting thousands of students globally. The platform, which is a Google for Education partner, offers services such as device management, parental controls, secure web filtering,…
Ransomware and Extortionware: The Two Cybersecurity Dangers
In the rapidly changing landscape of cybersecurity dangers, two threats are often in discussion, ransomware and extortionware. While both have some similarities, it is important to understand their differences for efficient defense tactics. What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a type…