Recently, Epic Games, the renowned publisher of Fortnite, is reportedly under threat from a hacking group named Mogilevich. However, the legitimacy of this ransomware attack is yet to be confirmed. Epic Games has stated that they are actively investigating…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Hugging Face ML Models Compromised with Silent Backdoors Aimed at Data Scientists
As research from security firm JFrog revealed on Thursday in a report that is a likely harbinger of what’s to come, code uploaded to AI developer platform Hugging Face concealed the installation of backdoors and other forms of malware…
Old Website Tool Exploited by Hackers, Puts Education and Government Sites at Risk
Hackers are taking advantage of an old CMS editing tool for websites that have not been updated in a long time. They are using it to break into educational and government websites all over the world. Their goal is to…
This Chinese PC Manufacturer Tailored its Own Devices to be Susceptible to Malware
Acemagic, a Chinese manufacturer of personal computers, has acknowledged that certain products were shipped with pre-installed malware. The discovery was made by a YouTuber known as The Net Guy, who encountered malware on Acemagic mini PCs during testing in…
eBay, VMware, and McAfee Taken Down in Widespread Phishing Operation
Hackers have taken control of over 8,000 subdomains belonging to reputable companies and organizations to launch a massive phishing campaign that sends millions of malicious emails every day. Among the companies involved in “SubdoMailing” are MSN, VMware, McAfee, The Economist,…
Malaysia Takes Bold Steps with ‘Kill Switch’ Legislation to Tackle Cyber Crime Surge
In a conscientious effort to strengthen online safety and tackle the growing issue of cybercrime, the Malaysian government is taking steps to enhance digital security. This includes the introduction of a powerful “kill switch” system, a proactive measure aimed at…
Google’s ‘Woke’ AI Troubles: Charting a Pragmatic Course
As Google CEO Sundar Pichai informed employees in a note on Tuesday, he is working to fix the AI tool Gemini that was implemented last year. The note stated that some of the text and image responses reported by…
Hackers Employ Malicious PDF Files To Kickstart Infection Chain
Fine wine is a cultural trait that Europeans are renowned for, but attackers behind a recent threat campaign have exploited this to their advantage. By luring European Union (EU) diplomats with a fake wine-tasting event, the cyber operation aimed…
Healthcare in Crosshairs: ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Threat Escalates, FBI Issues Warning
In a joint advisory, the FBI, CISA, and HHS have issued a stark warning to healthcare organizations in the United States about the heightened risk of targeted ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware attacks. This cautionary announcement follows a series of alerts dating…
How To Combat Cyber Threats In The Era Of AI
In a world dominated by technology, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping the future of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. AI, a technology capable of learning, adapting, and predicting, has become a crucial player in defending against cyber threats…