Two of the UK’s main accounting and security agencies are forming a new taskforce today to help organisations enhance the security of their corporate finance transactions. The effort is being led by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
FritzFrog’s Evolution: Exploiting Log4Shell Vulnerability Reveals Alarming Tactics
In a startling development, the notorious FritzFrog botnet, which first emerged in 2020, has undergone a significant transformation by exploiting the Log4Shell vulnerability. Unlike its traditional approach of focusing on internet-facing applications, this latest variant is now aggressively targeting…
Locking Down ChatGPT: A User’s Guide to Strengthening Account Security
OpenAI officials said that the user who reported his ChatGPT history was a victim of a compromised ChatGPT account, which resulted in the unauthorized logins. OpenAI has confirmed that the unauthorized logins originate from Sri Lanka, according to an…
Increasing Number of Ransomware Targets Opting Against Ransom Payments
For an extended period, ransomware groups have instilled fear in various organizations, including businesses, schools, and hospitals. However, there is a positive shift as an increasing number of victims are now rejecting ransom demands. In the fourth quarter, the…
Akira Ransomware Unleashes Cyber Storm: Targets North American Companies
In the continually changing realm of cyber threats, organizations find themselves urgently needing to strengthen their cybersecurity measures to combat the increasing complexity of ransomware attacks. The focus is on Akira, a recently discovered ransomware family, highlighting a group of…
Is Your Gadget Secretly a Security Risk?
In our digital world where everything connects, keeping our devices safe is like building a strong fortress. We all know the basics – use strong passwords and be careful with downloads. But there’s a hidden world of dangers that…
Mark Zuckerberg Apologizes to Families in Fiery US Senate Hearing
In a recent US Senate hearing, Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), faced intense scrutiny over the impact of social media platforms on children. Families who claimed their children had been harmed by online content were present, and…
Critical Windows Event Log Vulnerability Uncovered: Enterprise Security at Risk
In a recent discovery, cybersecurity researchers have identified a critical zero-day vulnerability posing a significant threat to the Windows Event Log service. This flaw, when exploited, has the potential to crash the service on all supported versions of Windows,…
Apple Raises Concerns Over UK’s Ability to ‘Secretly Veto’ Global Privacy Tools
Apple has strongly criticized the UK government’s move to require pre-approval of new security features introduced by technology companies. Proposed amendments to the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) 2016 suggest that if the UK Home Office rejects an update, it…
Cohesity Research Shows That Most Firms Break Their “Do Not Pay” Policies by Paying Millions in Ransoms
While a “do not pay” ransomware policy may sound appealing in theory, thwarting attackers’ demand for ransom in exchange for stolen data is easier said than done. A recent study conducted by Cohesity, a leader in AI-powered data security…