Britain has achieved a world-first with a series of test flights that show the key technologies of a future quantum navigation system meant to counter one of the most potentially dangerous, yet little discussed, dangers to transportation: GPS jamming and…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Google Introduces Advanced Anti-Theft and Data Protection Features for Android Devices
Google is set to introduce multiple anti-theft and data protection features later this year, targeting devices from Android 10 up to the upcoming Android 15. These new security measures aim to enhance user protection in cases of device theft…
Self Proclaimed “Crypto King” Aiden Pleterski Charged With $30 Million Scam
Aiden Pleterski, also known as the “Crypto King,” and his partner, Colin Murphy, have been arrested and charged with allegedly defrauding investors of $40 million CAD (about $30 million USD) in a cryptocurrency and foreign exchange investment scam. Earlier…
Surge in Cyber Attacks on German Businesses Costs Billions of Euros
Around 80% of targeted firms have fallen victim to data theft, espionage, or sabotage, according to the German digital industry association Bitkom. Cybercrime is on the rise in Germany, with damages estimated to cost the economy €148 billion annually.…
Scammers Use Phony DocuSign Templates to Blackmail and Defraud Companies
Phishing emails impersonating DocuSign are on the rise, driven by a thriving underground market for fake templates and login credentials. In the past month, researchers from Abnormal Security have observed a significant increase in phishing attacks designed to mimic…
From Crisis to Continuity: Ascension Ransomware’s Ongoing Toll on Healthcare
In response to a recent ransomware attack that affected the care of eight Detroit-area hospitals, Ascension Michigan is providing more information about how a recent ransomware attack is affecting patient care. In May, St. Louis-based Ascension reported a major…
Hamilton Library Struggles to Restore Services After Cyberattack
Hamilton Public Library’s services have been severely disrupted for three months following a ransomware attack on the City of Hamilton’s computer systems. Public computers remain offline at all 23 library branches, and there’s no clear timeline for when these…
Singing River Health System Suffers Major Data Breach, 895,000 Impacted
A ransomware attack that took place in August 2023 is now estimated to have affected 895,204 people within the Singing River Health System. The Singing River Health System operates three hospitals in Mississippi, one in Pascagoula, one in Ocean…
AI Enables the Return of Private Cloud
Private cloud providers may be among the primary winners of today’s generative AI gold rush, as CIOs are reconsidering private clouds, whether on-premises or hosted by a partner, after previously dismissing them in favour of public clouds. At the…
Privacy and Security Risks in Chinese Electric Vehicles: Unraveling the Data Dilemma
The rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has transformed the automotive industry, promising cleaner energy and reduced emissions. But as we enjoy this automotive transformation, we must also grapple with the intricate web of data collection and privacy concerns woven…