A surge in vehicle-related scams across the UK has left thousands of drivers out of pocket, with fraudulent activity disguised as legitimate DVLA communications. In 2023 alone, nearly 20,000 motorists were tricked by fake car tax messages, insurance schemes,…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Cloudfare CAPTCHA Page Tricks Users Into Downloading Malware
An advanced but simple phishing tactic is being distributed, it deploys fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA pages to target users with malware. A recent research by SlashNext says the technique, called ClickFix tricks users into running commands that deploy malware. ClickFix shows…
Sensata Technologies Confirms Data Breach After April Ransomware Attack, Notifies Employees of Exposed Personal Information
Sensata Technologies has begun notifying current and former employees of a data breach following the conclusion of an internal investigation into a ransomware attack that took place in April 2025. A global leader in industrial technology, Sensata specializes in…
FBI Warns of Luna Moth Ransomware Attacks Targeting U.S. Law Firms
The FBI said that over the last two years, an extortion group known as the Silent Ransom Group has targeted U.S. law firms through callback phishing and social engineering tactics. This threat outfit, also known as Luna Moth, Chatty…
Why Exploring the Dark Web Can Lead to Legal Trouble, Malware, and Emotional Harm
Venturing into the dark web may seem intriguing to some, but even well-intentioned users are exposed to significant risks. While many people associate the dark web with illegal activity, they may not realize that just browsing these hidden spaces…
FBI Urges Immediate Action as Play Ransomware Attacks Surge
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have released a critical warning about the sharp rise in Play ransomware attacks. The agencies report that this cyber threat has affected hundreds of…
Weak Links in Healthcare Infrastructure Fuel Cyberattacks
Increasingly, cybercriminals are exploiting systemic vulnerabilities in order to target the healthcare sector as one of the most frequently attacked and vulnerable targets in modern cybersecurity, with attacks growing both in volume and sophistication. These risks go well beyond…
US Seizes $7.7 Million From Crypto Linked to North Korea’s IT Worker Scam
The US Department of Justice has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against North Korean IT workers for illegally gaining employment with US businesses, and earning millions for the Korean government, which amounts to violations of sanctions. The government seized $7.7m…
FBI Issues Alert as BADBOX 2.0 Malware Infects Over 1 Million Devices, Hijacking Home Networks Worldwide
The FBI has issued a critical warning regarding a massive malware campaign—dubbed BADBOX 2.0—which has compromised over 1 million Internet-connected consumer devices, including smart TVs, Android tablets, projectors, and streaming boxes. The malware, often embedded in Chinese-manufactured IoT devices,…
Predator Spyware Activity Resurfaces in Mozambique Using Novel Techniques
The recent discovery of new equipment tied to Predator spyware implies that the surveillance technology is still finding new customers, despite the fact that its backers have faced rounds of US sanctions since July 2023. In a research published…