Cyber fraudsters have developed a new method to deceive unsuspecting individuals by posing as police officers and claiming that a relative has been arrested in a narcotics case. They demand a bribe to drop the charges, preying on the victims’…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Australian Man Arrested for Evil Twin Wi-Fi Attacks on Domestic Flights
Police in Australia have arrested and charged a man with nine cybercrime crimes for allegedly setting up fictitious public Wi-Fi networks using a portable wireless access point to steal data from unsuspecting users. The man designed “evil twin” Wi-Fi…
The Growing Cybersecurity Concerns of Generative Artificial Intelligence
In the rapidly evolving world of technology, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) programs are emerging as both powerful tools and significant security risks. Cybersecurity researchers have long warned about the vulnerabilities inherent in these systems. From cleverly crafted prompts that can…
New Rules for Quantum Encryption Unveiled by Cryptographers
Cryptographers are making significant strides in the field of quantum encryption, developing new rules that promise to enhance data security in the quantum computing age. As quantum computers advance, they pose a threat to current encryption methods, which rely…
EU Claims Meta’s Paid Ad-Free Option Violates Digital Competition Rules
European Union regulators have accused Meta Platforms of violating the bloc’s new digital competition rules by compelling Facebook and Instagram users to either view ads or pay to avoid them. This move comes as part of Meta’s strategy to…
Exploring Fake-Bat Loaders: Distribution Tactics and Cybercrime Networks
There has been a significant increase in the number of threats exploiting the drive-by-download method during the first half of 2024, such as the FakeBat loader, formerly EugenLoader or PaykLoader. There has been an increasing emphasis on using this…
Tech Giants Face Backlash Over AI Privacy Concerns
Microsoft recently faced material backlash over its new AI tool, Recall, leading to a delayed release. Recall, introduced last month as a feature of Microsoft’s new AI companion, captures screen images every few seconds to create a searchable library. This…
The Future of Cybersecurity Jobs in an AI-Driven World
The Future of Cybersecurity Jobs in an AI-Driven World Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the cybersecurity landscape, enhancing both the capabilities of cyber attackers and defenders. But a pressing question remains: Will AI replace cybersecurity jobs in the future?…
RansomHub and RansomHouse: Unmasking the Culprits Behind Italy’s Attacks
Hackers have claimed responsibility for three major cyberattacks in Italy in the last 24 hours. The RansomHub and RansomHouse gangs allegedly carried out the ransomware assaults in Italy. RansomHub targeted the websites of Cloud Europe and Mangimi Fusco, while RansomHouse…
CDK Cyberattack Traced to BlackSuit Hackers: U.S. Auto Industry Under Siege
Cybercriminals have carried out a series of hacks targeting big companies by breaking into the back ends of their software suppliers, disrupting operations at auto dealerships all over the U.S. This is the latest in a wide-ranging series that…