As generative AI technology gains momentum, the focus on cybersecurity threats surrounding the chips and processing units driving these innovations intensifies. The crux of the issue lies in the limited number of manufacturers producing chips capable of handling the…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
This Security Flaw Enables Hackers to Unlock Millions of Hotel Doors
Researchers have unveiled vulnerabilities impacting approximately 3 million Saflok electronic RFID locks found in 13,000 hotels and homes globally, which could potentially enable unauthorized access to any door in a hotel by creating fake keycards. Discovered by a team…
Authorities Warn of AI Being Employed by Scammers to Target Canadians
As the usage of artificial intelligence (AI) grows, fraudsters employ it more frequently in their methods, and Canadians are taking note. According to the Royal Bank of Canada’s (RBC’s) annual Fraud Prevention Month Poll, 75% of respondents are more…
Mule Recruitment Scheme: Scammers Making Innocents Accomplices Into Money Laundering
If an online offer seems too good to be true and needs managing money, it is a possible mule recruitment scam. RBI and NPCI warn users The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and RBI regulations advise not using Indian…
Evasive Sign1 Malware Hits 39,000 WordPress Sites in Widespread Cyber Assault
In the past six months, a major malware campaign known as Sign1 has compromised over 39,000 WordPress sites, using malicious JavaScript injections to direct people to scams. In a report published this week by Sucuri, it is estimated that…
How Hackers Breached 3 Million Hotel Keycard Locks
The Unsaflok hack technique has raised concerns about the security of Saflok hotel locks. This sophisticated method exploits vulnerabilities in Saflok’s system, potentially compromising the safety of guests and the reputation of hospitality establishments. The Unsaflok hack technique, first uncovered…
Controversy Surrounds Flipper Zero Amid Car Theft Concerns
In the midst of rising concerns over car thefts in Canada, the Flipper Zero, a popular device known for its penetration-testing capabilities, has found itself at the centre of a heated debate. Canadian officials have proposed a ban on…
Unpatchable Security Flaw in Apple Silicon Macs: A Cryptocurrency Nightmare
In today’s cybersecurity world, vulnerabilities are discovered and patched regularly. However, what happens when a flaw is deemed unpatchable? That’s precisely the situation with a critical security issue affecting Apple Silicon Macs, including the M1, M2, and M3 chips. Let’s…
Critical Flaw Identified in Apple’s Silicon M-Series Chips – And it Can’t be Patched
Researchers have identified a novel, unpatched security vulnerability that can allow an attacker to decrypt data on the most advanced MacBooks. This newly discovered vulnerability affects all Macs utilising Apple silicon, including the M1, M2, and M3 CPUs. To…
General Motors Ceases Sharing Driver Behavior Data with Data Brokers
General Motors announced on Friday that it ceased sharing information on driving habits of its customers with two data brokers involved in creating risk assessments for insurance companies. This decision came in response to a recent report by The…