Cryptography secures online communication, but with reported losses of $534 million due to data breaches in 2023, robust encryption is crucial. Weak encryption invites breaches and man-in-the-middle attacks. Strong VPNs provide robust encryption and secure internet communication paths, essential…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
NTA Faces Exam Security Crisis Amid Darknet Threats
The National Testing Agency (NTA) in India is in the midst of a serious crisis, with its staff worried about the safety of any exam due to claims that the NTA’s website was hacked. Following the cancellation of the…
Campaign Oversight Results in Leak of Senior Tories’ Private Info
Although local party anger has been expressed over the selection of Conservative Chairman Richard Holden as the party’s candidate for Basildon and Billericay, he has been appointed at the very last minute as the party’s candidate. The BBC contacted…
From Code to Chaos: BlackSuit Ransomware and The CDK Global Cyber Crisis
In recent days, the automotive industry has been hit by a significant IT outage that has disrupted operations for car dealerships across North America. The culprit? The notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the details…
Cyberattacks Threaten US Hospitals: Patient Care at Risk
A severe cyberattack on Ascension, one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States, has disrupted patient care significantly. The ransomware attack, which began on May 8, has locked medical providers out of critical systems that coordinate patient…
Massive Data Breach Hits London Hospitals Following Cyber Attack
In a severe cyber attack targeting a London hospital, hackers have published a massive 400GB of sensitive data, raising significant alarm within the healthcare sector. This breach underscores the escalating threat posed by cybercriminals to critical infrastructure, especially within…
Understanding Qilin Ransomware: Threats, Origins, and Impacts on Healthcare
Qilin, also known as Agenda, is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that collaborates with affiliates to encrypt and exfiltrate data from hacked organizations, demanding a ransom in return. Despite its name deriving from a mythical Chinese creature that combines features of…
Infamous Hacker IntelBroker Breaches Apple’s Security, Leaks Internal Tool Source Code
A prominent threat actor known as IntelBroker, notorious for orchestrating several high-profile data breaches, has now set its sights on Apple. The hacker successfully leaked the company’s source code associated with several internal tools, announcing this development through a…
Fast Food Giant Jollibee Suffers Major Cyberattack, 32 Million Affected
Jollibee Foods Corp., a fast-food company specializing in Filipino fare, is investigating a report of a data breach in its delivery service system, adding its name to a growing list of companies which have been targeted by hackers in…
Behind the Breach: Understanding the Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Change Healthcare, a company that handles medical billing, claims processing, and other critical healthcare functions, fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack. The attackers gained unauthorized access to the company’s systems, compromising a vast amount of sensitive data. The Breach UnitedHealth…