In a major development, the HUMAN Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team has successfully dismantled a vast mobile advertising fraud operation known as “Konfety.” This scheme, which generated billions of fake ad requests each day, was designed to deceive…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
60 Million Users Exposed: The Pinterest Data Breach Explained
Pinterest, the popular image-sharing platform with over 518 million monthly active users, faces a potential data leak that could affect millions of users. A hacker known as “Tchao1337” has allegedly leaked a database containing 60 million rows of Pinterest user…
SEXi Ransomware Rebrands to APT INC, Continues VMware ESXi Attacks
SEXi ransomware group and its affiliates, which have been involved in a series of cyber-attacks that began in February of this year against several organizations, have been operating under the name “APT Inc.” since June of this year. To…
New EDR Bypass Tool Advertised by FIN7 Hacking Group
SentinelOne researchers warn that the financially motivated group FIN7 is utilising various pseudonyms to promote a security evasion tool on several criminal underground forums. FIN7 created a tool called AvNeutralizer (also known as AuKill) that can circumvent safety measures.…
Vietnamese Hackers Target Indian Users with Fake WhatsApp E-Challan Messages
A highly technical Android malware campaign orchestrated by Vietnamese hackers is currently targeting Indian users via fake traffic e-challan messages on WhatsApp. Researchers from CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, have identified this malware as part of the Wromba family. So…
Ascension Health System Hit by Cyberattack, Personal Data Likely Compromised
In a recent cybersecurity incident, Ascension, a major health system, has disclosed that cybercriminals stole files potentially containing personal information. This comes about a month after Ascension initially reported falling victim to a ransomware attack. Ascension revealed that the…
How Ransomware is Draining Resources from Critical Infrastructure
The Rising Cost of Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure The costs of ransomware attacks on critical national infrastructure (CNI) firms have soared over the last year. According to Sophos‘ newest numbers, which were revealed today, the typical ransom payment increased…
Cyberattack Exposes Patient Data in Leicestershire
A recent cyberattack has compromised sensitive patient data in Leicestershire, affecting several healthcare practices across the region. The breach, which targeted electronic patient records, has led to significant concerns over privacy and the potential misuse of personal information. Those…
Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Use Public USB Charging Ports
We’ve all been there: stranded in a coffee shop with a dropping phone battery and no connector, only to find a free USB charging station nearby. Relieved, you plug in your device and go about your business, unaware that…
Security Nightmare with Hackers Releasing 1,000 Crore Passwords in Major Breach
Cyber-security breaches are becoming more and more prevalent and this is causing a lot of concerns amongst the public. The report by Semafor claims that some 10 billion (1,000 crore) passwords have been leaked from a hacking forum online…