As cyber threats continue to evolve, Mac users are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of malicious actors. In recent developments, a new strain of malware has emerged, posing a significant risk to Mac users worldwide. This malware, designed…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Despite Mounting Cyberattacks, Analysts Uncover The Primary Challenge
Data security has become a necessity since the world is completely dependent on the Internet for everything, including the most basic things. Security challenges have become increasingly important with the amount of sensitive data the Internet carries, including users’…
Google’s Incognito Mode: Privacy, Deception, and the Path Forward
In a digital age where privacy concerns loom large, the recent legal settlement involving Google’s Incognito mode has captured attention worldwide. The tech giant, known for its dominance in search, advertising, and web services, has agreed to delete billions of…
Are YouTube Game Cracks Hiding Malware?
Recently, cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a disturbing trend: threat actors are exploiting YouTube to distribute malware disguised as video game cracks. This alarming course of action poses a significant risk to unsuspecting users, especially those seeking free software downloads. According…
Google Messages’ Gemini Update: What You Need To Know
Google’s latest update to its Messages app, dubbed Gemini, has ignited discussions surrounding user privacy. Gemini introduces AI chatbots into the messaging ecosystem, but it also brings forth a critical warning regarding data security. Unlike conventional end-to-end encrypted messaging…
Navalny’s Revenge? Hackers Siphon Huge Russian Prisoner Database: Report
Following the murder of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, anti-Kremlin militants seized a database comprising hundreds of thousands of Russian prisoners and hacked into a government-run online marketplace, according to a report. Navalny was the most prominent Russian opposition…
NVD’s New Phase, Industry Consortium to Oversee NIST’s Vulnerability Database
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has made a significant announcement regarding the management of the world’s most widely used software vulnerability repository, the US National Vulnerability Database (NVD). Since its inception in 2005, NIST has…
Cyber Slavery: Thousands of Indians Trapped in a Web of Deceit
The Promise and the Trap Many Indians are trapped in Cambodia under false promises of data entry jobs. Instead, they are forced to commit cybercrimes. More than 5000 Indians are held forcefully in Cambodia and pressured into committing cyber frauds…
USSD Call Forwarding Deactivation: India’s Move to Safeguard Against Cyber Fraud
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has recently taken a step to tackle the surge in online fraud cases across the country. To counter various incidents of fraud resulting from illegal call forwarding, the authorities have required all telecom operators…
Public WiFi Convenience Leads to Cyber Threats, Read to Know Everything
Cybersecurity experts are issuing a stern warning to Scots regarding the potential dangers lurking within public WiFi networks. While the convenience of accessing the internet on the go, such as during train commutes, may seem appealing, experts emphasize the…