Over the last few years, the landscape of cyber threats has significantly evolved. The once-common traditional phishing emails, marked by obvious language errors, clear malicious intent, and unbelievable narratives, have seen a decline. Modern email security systems can easily…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Microsoft Uncovers Moroccan Cybercriminals Exploiting Gift Card Scams
An armed cybercriminal group working out of Morocco has been targeting major retailers for creating fake gift cards, infiltrating their systems to steal millions of dollars by using them as a source of revenue, according to a new report…
PSNI Faces £750,000 Fine for Major Data Breach
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) is set to receive a £750,000 fine from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) due to a severe data breach that compromised the personal information of over 9,000 officers and staff. This…
Gurugram: Deputy Manager Arrested For Providing Bank Details To Cyber Thieves
A team from the Gurugram Police cyber unit detained a Deputy Manager of a private bank for allegedly providing bank accounts for cyber fraud in order to attain his goals, police said. According to Priyanshu Diwan, Assistant Commissioner of…
Massive Cyber Attack on MoD Raises Job Concerns for Army Staff
There is a growing concern among soldiers in the armed forces that their information has been hacked, which may have led to a cyber attack on the Ministry of Defence. According to a law firm, these soldiers fear losing…
Microsoft’s Windows 11 Recall Feature Sparks Major Privacy Concerns
Microsoft’s introduction of the AI-driven Windows 11 Recall feature has raised significant privacy concerns, with many fearing it could create new vulnerabilities for data theft. Unveiled during a Monday AI event, the Recall feature is intended to help users…
Hidden Cyber Threat Exposed After Six Years
A newly identified cyber threat group, known as “Unfading Sea Haze,” has been secretly infiltrating military and government networks in the South China Sea region since 2018, according to a recent report by Bitdefender researchers. The group’s activities align…
Case Study: Implementing an Anti-Phishing Product and Take-Down Strategy
Introduction: Phishing attacks have become one of the most prevalent cybersecurity threats, targeting individuals and organizations to steal sensitive information such as login credentials, financial data, and personal information. To combat this growing threat, a comprehensive approach involving the deployment…
APT41 Strikes Again: Attacks Italian Industry Via Keyplug Malware
APT41: A well-known Chinese cyberespionage group with a history of targeting various sectors globally. They are known for their sophisticated techniques and possible state backing. KeyPlug: A modular backdoor malware allegedly used by APT41. It is written in C++ and…
Shadow IT Surge Poses Growing Threat to Corporate Data Security
It was recently found that 93% of cybersecurity leaders have deployed generative artificial intelligence in their organizations, yet 34% of those implementing the technology have not taken steps to minimize security risks, according to a recent survey conducted by…