A backdoor in Executable and Linkable Format (ELF) files used by Chinese hackers has been misidentified as a version of existing malware for years, Trend Micro claimed in a recent analysis. In Noodle RAT: Reviewing the New Backdoor utilised by…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
AI Brings A New Era of Cyber Threats – Are We Ready?
Cyberattacks are becoming alarmingly frequent, with a new attack occurring approximately every 39 seconds. These attacks, ranging from phishing schemes to ransomware, have devastating impacts on businesses worldwide. The cost of cybercrime is projected to hit $9.5 trillion in…
Tech Giant Apple Launches Its Own Password Manager App
People with knowledge of the matter claim that Apple Inc. launched a new homegrown app this week called Passwords, with the goal of making it simpler for users to log in to websites and apps. The company introduced the…
Ransomware Attack on Pathology Services Vendor Disrupts NHS Care in London
A ransomware attack on a pathology services vendor earlier this week continues to disrupt patient care, including transplants, blood testing, and other services, at multiple NHS hospitals and primary care facilities in London. The vendor, Synnovis, is struggling to…
Enhancing Home Security with Advanced Technology
With global tensions on the rise, ensuring your home security system is up to par is a wise decision. Advances in science and technology have provided a variety of effective options, with even more innovations on the horizon. Smart…
Apple’s AI Features Demand More Power: Not All iPhones Make the Cut
A large portion of Apple’s developer conference on Monday was devoted to infusing artificial intelligence (AI) technology into its software. Some of the features Apple has rumoured to incorporate are not expected to work on all iPhones. If you…
New Extortion Scheme Targets GitHub Repositories
A new wave of cyberattacks is targeting GitHub repositories, wiping their contents, and demanding ransom from victims. This alarming campaign, first identified on Wednesday by Germán Fernández, a security researcher at Chilean cybersecurity firm CronUp, is being orchestrated by…
Ransomware Rampage in Canada: Can New Security Laws Stop It?
In Canada, the ransomware business is booming, with some of the largest corporations having fallen victim to them, including London Drugs, the City of Hamilton, Ont., and the government of Newfoundland and Labrador. Even though criminals often boast about…
Microsoft Revises AI Feature After Privacy Concerns
Microsoft is making changes to a controversial feature announced for its new range of AI-powered PCs after it was flagged as a potential “privacy nightmare.” The “Recall” feature for Copilot+ was initially introduced as a way to enhance user…
Club Penguin Fans Target Disney Server, Exposing 2.5 GB of Internal Data
Club Penguin fans reportedly hacked a Disney Confluence server to collect information about their favourite game but ended up with 2.5 GB of internal corporate data instead. From 2005 until 2018, Club Penguin was a multiplayer online game (MMO)…