In an extraordinary global effort, authorities have successfully dismantled what is described as the world’s most sophisticated hacking group. This achievement is the result of a relentless joint operation between Thai and US security agencies. The FBI and Thailand’s…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
UAE Takes Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in the META Region
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is emerging as a beacon of innovation and technological advancement in the Middle East, and its commitment to cybersecurity is a vital element in shaping its hyper-connected future. As the UAE’s digital footprint expands,…
Fraudulent Browser Updates Are Propagating BitRAT and Lumma Stealer Malware
Fake web browser updates are being used to spread remote access trojans (RATs) and information stealer malware like BitRAT and Lumma Stealer (aka LummaC2). “Fake browser updates have been responsible for numerous malware infections, including those of the well-known…
RedTail Cryptominer Exploits Critical Zero-Day in PAN-OS
A new wave of cyberattacks has been reported, leveraging a critical zero-day vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ firewall software, PAN-OS. The flaw, identified as CVE-2024-3400 and assigned a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, enables unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code…
Why Mid-Sized Businesses Are Attractive Targets for Cyber Criminals
An increase in cybersecurity incidents among mid-market firms has been observed in recent years. For example, a survey in the UK revealed that 45% of medium-sized businesses experienced cybercrimes, with phishing attacks being the most common. Despite this, many…
AI’s Impact on the Job Market: 12 Million Occupational Transitions by 2030
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to transform the job market profoundly over the next decade. According to a comprehensive report by McKinsey, AI will result in approximately 12 million occupational transitions by 2030. This shift is anticipated to match…
From Text to Action: Chatbots in Their Stone Age
The stone age of AI Despite all the talk of generative AI disrupting the world, the technology has failed to significantly transform white-collar jobs. Workers are experimenting with chatbots for activities like email drafting, and businesses are doing numerous experiments,…
Tech Titans Adopt Post-Quantum Encryption to Safeguard User Data
As stated by experts, quantum computers could break cryptography by 50% by the year 2033. Many cryptographic methods that are being used today are believed to be the result of mathematical problems which are too difficult to solve by…
Santander Bank Faces Major Data Breach Affecting 30 Millions
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Spain’s largest bank, Santander, has confirmed a data breach involving unauthorized access to sensitive information. The breach, detected two weeks ago, was linked to a third-party provider’s database and impacted employees and customers in Chile,…
Insikt Group Tracks GRU’s BlueDelta Cyber-Espionage Campaigns Across Europe
The Insikt Group has identified evolving tactics used by the GRU’s BlueDelta, targeting European networks with Headlace malware and credential-harvesting web pages. BlueDelta’s operations spanned from April to December 2023, employing phishing, compromised internet services, and living off-the-land binaries…