Telecom giant AT&T recently disclosed a massive data breach affecting nearly all of its approximately 110 million customers. If you were a customer between May 2022 and January 2023, there is a high chance your data, including call and…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Subscription Services Accused of Using ‘Dark Patterns’ to Manipulate Customers
It is a widespread practice among subscription sites to manipulate customers’ behaviour around subscriptions and personal data to influence their decisions, according to a new report by two international consumer protection organizations. It is defined as the practice of…
New Hacking Method: Akami DNS Data Exfiltration
When it comes to cybercrime, getting into a system is only half the battle; the real challenge is extracting the stolen data without being detected. Companies often focus on preventing unauthorised access, but they must also ensure that data…
Unveiling the Mule Accounts Menace in Modern Money Laundering
In a recent statement, a member of the RBI’s board of governors has urged banks to step up efforts against mule accounts. According to Piyush Shukla, money mules in India do much more than move money. A MULE ACCOUNT…
Raman Research Institute’s Breakthrough in Quantum Cybersecurity
Scientists at the Raman Research Institute have achieved a significant breakthrough in cybersecurity by developing a novel method for generating truly unpredictable random numbers. This development is essential for strengthening encryption in quantum communications, addressing one of the most…
AI Minefield: Risks of Gen AI in Your Personal Sphere
Many customers are captivated by Gen AI, employing new technologies for a variety of personal and corporate purposes. However, many people ignore the serious privacy implications. Is Generative AI all sunshine and rainbows? Consumer AI products, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT,…
Phishing Kit FishXProxy Equips Online Criminals for Success
Phishing campaigns have always been a threat, but a new toolkit called FishXProxy is making it alarmingly easy for even inexperienced cybercriminals to carry out sophisticated scams. SlashNext Email Security researchers have disclosed exclusive details about FishXProxy, a new…
Microsoft Faces Criticism Over Data Breach Notification Emails
Microsoft recently began notifying some customers via email about a potential data breach that might have compromised their personal information. However, the company’s approach has faced heavy criticism, with many saying the emails resembled spam or phishing attempts. Cybersecurity…
Data Breach Exposes Millions of mSpy Spyware Customers
A data breach at the phone surveillance operation mSpy has compromised the personal information of millions of customers who purchased access to the phone spyware app over the past decade, as well as the Ukrainian company behind it. In…
Debunking Common Myths About VPNs
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are important tools for online privacy, but they’re often misunderstood. Here, we clear up the top five myths to help you understand what VPNs can and can’t do for your digital security. Myth 1: All VPNs…