In a recent joint report by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a new ransomware gang named Black Basta has been identified as breaching over 500 organisations globally between April 2022 and…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Predictive AI: What Do We Need to Understand?
We all are no strangers to artificial intelligence (AI) expanding over our lives, but Predictive AI stands out as uncharted waters. What exactly fuels its predictive prowess, and how does it operate? Let’s take a detailed exploration of Predictive AI,…
Emphasizing Post-Breach Strategies in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity discourse heavily emphasizes prevention, yet often neglects post-breach strategies. While we invest significant effort in establishing protocols to avert attacks, breaches remain an unavoidable reality. The “IBM Cyber Security Intelligence Index” report highlights human error as a leading…
Cybercriminals Are Becoming More Proficient at Exploiting Vulnerabilities
According to Fortinet, cybercriminals have their sights on the increasing number of new vulnerabilities triggered by the expansion of online services and applications, as well as the rapid rise in the number and variety of connected devices. It’s only…
Europol Confirms Web Portal Breach: No Operational Data Stolen
In a recent incident, Europol’s Europol Platform for Experts (EPE) portal experienced a security breach. The breach occurred within a closed user group, raising concerns about data security and operational integrity. In this blog post, we delve into the details…
Understanding Vishing and Quishing: Protecting Yourself Against Telephone and QR Code Scams
In our digitally interconnected world, cybercriminals continuously devise new methods to exploit technology for their malicious intents. Two prevalent schemes gaining traction are vishing and quishing scams. These fraudulent activities capitalize on telephone calls and QR codes to deceive…
Dell API Abused to Steal 49 Million Customer Records in Data Breach
The threat actor responsible for the recent Dell data breach stated that he scraped information from 49 million customer records via a partner portal API that he accessed as a phony organization. Dell had begun sending alerts to customers informing…
Understanding the Complexities of VPNs: Balancing Privacy and Security in the Digital Age
Virtual private networks (VPNs) are crafted to safeguard online privacy through the encryption of internet traffic and concealment of IP addresses, thereby preventing the determination of user locations. This functionality becomes apparent when users attempt to access websites or…
WordPress Vulnerabilities, Exploiting LiteSpeed Cache and Email Subscribers Plugins
In recent cybersecurity developments, hackers have been leveraging a critical vulnerability within the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress to exploit websites running outdated versions. LiteSpeed Cache, a popular caching plugin utilized by over five million WordPress sites, is designed…
Cyber Crime Wave: Chinese Scammers Target Europe with Fake Designer Brands
In the last couple of weeks, there has been an increase in the number of people who have been duped into sharing their card details and other personal information with a network of fake online designer shops that are…