With the digital age ushering in massive data flows into organizational systems daily, the real value of this data lies in its ability to generate critical insights and predictions, enhancing productivity and ROI. To harness these benefits, data must be…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Here’s How Technology is Enhancing the Immersive Learning Experience
In the ever-changing environment of education, a seismic shift is taking place, with technology emerging as a change agent and disrupting conventional approaches to learning. Technology bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, especially in the transformative…
Apple’s Private Cloud Compute: Enhancing AI with Unparalleled Privacy and Security
At Apple’s WWDC 2024, much attention was given to its “Apple Intelligence” features, but the company also emphasized its commitment to user privacy. To support Apple Intelligence, Apple introduced Private Cloud Compute (PCC), a cloud-based AI processing system designed…
Sandton Police Raid Uncovers Massive Counterfeit SIM Card Operation
In response to a tip-off about suspicious activities occurring at a Sandton home, the South African Police Service (SAPS) took action. Upon receiving this information, members of the Gauteng Organised Crime Investigation Unit operationalised the intelligence as soon as…
Truist Bank Confirms Data Breach After Information Surfaces on Hacking Forum
Truist Bank, one of the largest commercial banks in the United States, has confirmed a cybersecurity breach after stolen data appeared for sale on a hacking forum. The breach, which occurred in October 2023, was brought to light when…
Ransomware Attackers Are Weaponizing PHP Flaw to Infect Web Servers
Security researchers revealed that ransomware attackers have swiftly turned a simple-to-exploit PHP programming language vulnerability—which allows malicious code to be executed on web servers—into a weapon. As of Thursday last week, Censys’ Internet scans had found 1,000 servers infected…
The Indispensable Role of the CISO in Navigating Cybersecurity Regulations
With evolving cyber threats and stringent regulatory requirements, CISOs are tasked with ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an organization’s digital systems and data. This article examines the regulatory landscape surrounding cybersecurity and explores effective strategies for CISOs…
Major Data Breach at CUHK Affects Over 20,000 Students and Staff
Over 20,000 individuals from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) were impacted by a data breach at one of the institution’s schools in the city that resulted in their personal information being stolen. This is just the latest…
Phishing Attack Abuses Windows Search Protocol to Deploy Malware
A recently developed phishing campaign has emerged, leveraging the Windows Search protocol to deliver malicious scripts to unsuspecting users. This sophisticated attack uses HTML attachments to exploit the search-ms URI, pushing harmful batch files hosted on remote servers. The…
Identity Verification Becomes Crucial in the Digital Age
In the rapidly changing digital landscape, identity verification is emerging as a critical concern. As Web3 places increasing emphasis on data ownership and trust, authenticating one’s identity is becoming a major challenge. Recently, Roundtable anchor Rob Nelson and Ralf…