In the age of increasing online presence, especially amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety of young people on the internet has become a prominent concern. With a surge in screen time among youth, online spaces serve as crucial lifelines…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
INTERPOL Fights Virtual Crime in the Metaverse
Could the future of law enforcement lie in the virtual world? In a pioneering move, INTERPOL established the INTERPOL Metaverse Expert Group in October 2023, aiming to enhance security in the emerging digital world known as the Metaverse. This…
Major Water Suppliers Hit by Ransomware Attacks
Recent ransomware attacks have impacted two major water supply systems in the United States and the United Kingdom, with Boston-based Veolia North America and England’s Southern Water falling victim to cyber threats. In both instances, attackers have reportedly seized…
Hackers Drain Wallets via Cracked macOS Apps using Scripts Accessed From DNS Records
Hackers have found another clever way to transfer information-stealing malware to macOS users, apparently through DNS records that could hide malicious scripts. The attack is being targeted to macOS Ventura and later, depending on the vulnerable applications repackaged as PKG…
Enhanced Security Alert: Setting Up Stolen Device Protection on iOS 17.3
It has been announced that Apple has released iOS 17.3, the latest version of its iPhone operating system. This new version has several important new features, including Stolen Device Protection, which provides users with additional security measures if their…
LockBit Ransomware Outfit Claims Subway as its Latest Victim
Due to an alleged ransomware attack by the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, the multinational fast-food restaurant giant Subway is facing a potential PR nightmare. Reports suggest Subway’s systems were exploited by the LockBit gang, known for its aggressive modus…
Dangerous Trends: YouTube Stream-Jacking Attacks Reach Alarming Levels
A recent trend among major streaming platforms has been to increase their threat of stream-jacking attacks. Cybercriminals aim to compromise high-profile accounts, especially those with large follower counts, so that their deceptive messages may reach a large audience through…
ColdRiver APT: Google TAG Warns Against Russian APT Group is Using a Custom Backdoor
Google has warned that a Russia-linked threat actor named ‘COLDRIVER’ which is expanding its targets has also been developing custom malware. ColdRiver APT The ColdRiver APT (aka “Seaborgium“, “Callisto”, “Star Blizzard”, “TA446”) is a Russian cyberespionage outfit that has been…
Security Trends to Monitor in 2024
As the new year unfolds, the business landscape finds itself on the brink of a dynamic era, rich with possibilities, challenges, and transformative trends. In the realm of enterprise security, 2024 is poised to usher in a series of…
Crypto Firm Terraform Labs Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in US
Following the 2022 collapse of its cryptocurrencies, Singapore-based Terraform Labs (TFL), the firm behind digital assets TerraUSD (UST) and Luna, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Delaware. The Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection petition was confirmed by Terraform Labs, which…