The ubiquitous nature of online platforms has led to an increased risk of privacy breaches and data exploitation. While providing false information can serve as a protective measure against unwanted intrusions, it is essential to discern when such a strategy…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Google’s New Feature to Protect Users From Fake Calls
Google is preparing to drastically improve its Phone app with a potent new weapon against fraudulent calls. An APK deconstruction revealed that the tech behemoth is creating an AI-powered scam detection feature that could be released shortly. About the feature…
The Unyielding Struggle of Cybersecurity and Its Paradoxical Dilemma
The topic of cybersecurity has undoubtedly become one of the most pressing issues on the business agenda over the last few years. Despite the many technological advancements, malicious attacks are constantly on the rise as a result of the…
Ukraine Hacks ATMs Across Russia in Massive Cyberattack
On July 23, 2024, a massive cyberattack launched by Ukrainian hackers targeted Russian financial institutions, disrupting ATM services across the country. According to a source within Ukrainian intelligence, the attack is “gaining momentum” as it continues to cripple banking services.…
Understanding VPN Protocols: Ensuring Your Data Security
Navigating the different types of VPNs can be overwhelming, especially for beginners. VPN protocols might seem like random combinations of letters and numbers without any clear meaning. To simplify things, I’ll explain the key differences between the protocols used by…
FBCS Data Breach Affects 4.2 Million Americans
Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS), a debt collection agency, has announced that a data breach in February 2024 has now affected 4.2 million people in the U.S. This is a drastic rise from previous reports and underscores the…
India Cybersecurity: Key Government Initiatives for Cybersecurity
Indian Government to Enforce Robust Cybersecurity Measures < div> The Indian Government has done it again, reinforcing its main strategies to improve cyber defenses and protect its citizens in the digital space. In April 2024, the Indian government released a…
Mandiant: North Korean Hackers Are Targeting Naval Tech
Google Cloud’s Mandiant cyber researchers have upgraded Andariel, also known as Onyx Sleet, Plutonium, and Silent Chollima, to an official advanced persistent threat (APT) group, alerting that it is targeting extremely sensitive atomic secrets and technology as North Korea…
Nine Individuals Apprehended in Cavite for Alleged Voice Phishing Activities
PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group has again issued an advisory urging the public, particularly the elderly, to be vigilant about fraudulent phone calls made by falsely claiming to be bank employees, who attempt to trick them into giving them credit card…
DDoS Attacks Disrupt Major Russian Banks: Ukraine Claims Responsibility
Several major Russian banks experienced distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, disrupting their online services and mobile apps. On Wednesday, local media reported that state-owned VTB Bank was among those affected. The bank informed the state news agency TASS that an…