Ten years after it was first claimed that the maker of the iPhone was working on the project, Apple is reported to have scrapped its plan of making electric cars (EVs). The project, which employs nearly two thousand people,…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Notorious Hacker Group Strikes US Pharmacies
In December, international law enforcement targeted a gang, leading to the seizure of various websites and digital decryption keys, as reported by Reuters. In response to this crackdown, the Blackcat hackers threatened to extort critical infrastructure providers and hospitals. A…
Legal Implications for Smart Doorbell Users: Potential £100,000 Fines
In the era of smart technology, where convenience often comes hand in hand with innovation, the adoption of smart doorbells has become increasingly popular. However, recent warnings highlight potential legal ramifications for homeowners using these devices, emphasizing the importance…
Crypto Cautionary Tale: How a Man Lost $180,000 in a Scam
In Guelph Police’s report, they warn people to be careful when investing online after a local man lost $180,000, much of it after failing to heed warnings from bank staff that he was being scammed by an online investment…
BlackCat Ransomware Linked to UnitedHealth Subsidiary Optum Hack
A cyberattack against Optum, a UnitedHealth Group company, was linked to the BlackCat ransomware gang and resulted in an ongoing outage that impacted the Change Healthcare payment exchange platform. Customers were notified by Change Healthcare earlier this week that…
NVIDIA’s Dominance in Shaping the Digital World
NVIDIA, a global technology powerhouse, is making waves in the tech industry, holding about 80% of the accelerator market in AI data centres operated by major players like AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure. Recently hitting a monumental $2…
Optum CEO Stresses Communication’s Vital Role in Cyberattack Management
UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary, Change Healthcare, is anticipated to provide a significant update possibly by Tuesday, following a severe ransomware attack that has persisted for five consecutive days, causing disruptions in healthcare services nationwide. Change Healthcare plays a pivotal role…
Tax Season Vigilance: Guarding Against Fraudulent Schemes
When people think about filing taxes, they get stressed out and intimidated. In this respect, they may be more susceptible to deception, including scammers’ attempts to obtain valuable personal information from them, claim refunds under their names, and trick…
Privacy Under Siege: Analyzing the Surge in Claims Amidst Cybersecurity Evolution
As corporate directors and security teams grapple with the new cybersecurity regulations imposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), a stark warning emerges regarding the potential impact of mishandling protected personally identifiable information (PII). David Anderson, Vice President…
Law Enforcement Strikes Blow Against LockBit Ransomware Group
Marking a pivotal moment, the FBI and the U.K.’s National Crime Agency have scored a significant victory by gaining control of LockBit, a widely feared ransomware group. Their operation targeted LockBit’s main website, the platform through which the group…