In the face of emerging quantum computing threats, traditional encryption methods are becoming increasingly vulnerable. This has spurred the development of quantum key distribution (QKD), a technology that uses the principles of quantum mechanics to secure data transmission. While…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
DarkMe RAT: Microsoft SmartScreen Vulnerability Explored
In recent months, cybersecurity researchers have detected a surge in the exploitation of a critical vulnerability known as CVE-2024-21412. This vulnerability specifically targets Microsoft SmartScreen, a security feature designed to protect users from malicious websites and downloads. In this blog…
Double-Scam Alert: How Fraudsters Exploit Scam Victims Twice
The ACCC (Australian Competition and Consumer Commission) has cautioned that scammers are approaching victims with false offers to assist them in recovering from scams. Scammers and Fake Recovery Offers The National Anti-Scam Centre warns Australians who have had their money…
Patelco Credit Union Working Diligently to Recover from Security Incident
A ransomware attack on Patelco Credit Union in the Bay Area has disrupted banking services for nearly half a million members, with the outage potentially lasting for weeks. The credit union announced the attack on June 29 through Twitter.…
New Consumer Privacy Rights for Oregonians: What You Need to Know
As of July 1, Oregonians have gained significant new consumer privacy rights under the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA). This law, enacted in July 2023 but now in effect, results from four years of work by the Attorney General’s…
Here’s How to Change IP Address Without VPN
The internet is becoming an increasingly important aspect of people’s lives since it allows them to perform an array of activities with minimal effort. However, it is also becoming a more dangerous place, as many hackers harm you by…
Supreme Court Directive Mandates Self-Declaration Certificates for Advertisements
In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of India recently directed every advertiser and advertising agency to submit a self-declaration certificate confirming that their advertisements do not make misleading claims and comply with all relevant regulatory guidelines before broadcasting…
Hackers Leak 10 Billion Passwords How Users Should Respond
Several months ago, security researchers discovered the world’s largest collection of stolen passwords and credentials had been uploaded to an infamous criminal marketplace where cybercriminals would trade such credentials for a considerable amount of money. A hacker known as…
New Golang-Based Botnet ‘Zergeca’ Discovered
Researchers at QiAnXin XLab have found a new and dangerous botnet called Zergeca. This botnet, written in the Go programming language (Golang), can launch powerful distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, which can overwhelm and shut down targeted websites or services.…
OpenAI Hack Exposes Hidden Risks in AI’s Data Goldmine
A recent security incident at OpenAI serves as a reminder that AI companies have become prime targets for hackers. Although the breach, which came to light following comments by former OpenAI employee Leopold Aschenbrenner, appears to have been limited to…