Under the direction of the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, the Indian Defence Cyber Agency has initiated a cyber security exercise called “Cyber Suraksha.” June 16 marked the start of the exercise, which will last through June 27. A multi-phased…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Aim Security Reveals Zero-Click Flaw in AI Powered Microsoft Copilot
It has recently been reported that a breakthrough cyber threat known as EchoLeak has been documented as the first documented zero-click vulnerability that specifically targets Microsoft 365 Copilot in the enterprise. This raises important concerns regarding the evolving risks…
How Generative AI Is Accelerating the Rise of Shadow IT and Cybersecurity Gaps
The emergence of generative AI tools in the workplace has reignited concerns about shadow IT—technology solutions adopted by employees without the knowledge or approval of the IT department. While shadow IT has always posed security challenges, the rapid proliferation…
UEBA: A Smarter Way to Fight AI-Driven Cyberattacks
As artificial intelligence (AI) grows, cyberattacks are becoming more advanced and harder to stop. Traditional security systems that protect company networks are no longer enough, especially when dealing with insider threats, stolen passwords, and attackers who move through systems…
‘SmartAttack’: New Covert Threat Uses Smartwatches to Steal Data from Air-Gapped Systems via Ultrasound
A new cybersecurity threat dubbed “SmartAttack” demonstrates how smartwatches can covertly capture ultrasonic signals to extract sensitive data from air-gapped computers—systems traditionally considered highly secure due to their physical isolation from external networks. Air-gapped environments are widely used in…
Cyberattack in Dubai Compromises Patient Health Records
During the last few months, the UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) has revealed that the UAE has seen a surge in cyberattacks that have been reported daily to the highest level of more than 200,000. Cyber threats of this…
Ransomware Attacks Continue to Rise in an Alarming Trend
The frequency and intensity of cyberthreats seem to be increasing despite businesses’ ongoing efforts to thwart malicious actors. Honeywell, a global technology and manufacturing firm that also provides cybersecurity solutions, reported a 46% rise in ransomware extortion attacks between…
Telegram’s Alleged Ties to Russian Intelligence Raise Global Surveillance Fears
A new investigation by Russian media outlet Important Stories, in collaboration with the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), has sparked fresh scrutiny over Telegram’s connections to Russia’s intelligence services. The popular messaging platform, long regarded for its…
DanaBot Malware Network Disrupted After Researchers Discover Key Flaw
In a major breakthrough, cybersecurity experts uncovered a major weakness in the DanaBot malware system that ultimately led to the disruption of its operations and criminal charges against its operators. DanaBot, which has been active since 2018, is known…
M&S Faces £300M Loss After Cyberattack Involving DragonForce and Scattered Spider
Marks & Spencer has resumed its online services after a serious cyberattack earlier this year that disrupted its operations and is expected to slash profits by £300 million. The British retail giant’s digital operations were hit hard, and recent…