Users in the European Union will be able to prevent Google services from sharing their data across different services if they do not wish to share their data. Google and five other large technology companies must comply with the…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
eBay Settles Blogger Harassment Case with $3 Million Fine
eBay has agreed to pay a substantial fine of $3 million (£2.36 million) in order to settle charges related to the harassment of bloggers who were openly critical of the company. The disturbing details emerged in court documents, revealing…
GitHub Faces Rise in Malicious Use
GitHub, a widely used platform in the tech world, is facing a rising threat from cybercriminals. They’re exploiting GitHub’s popularity to host and spread harmful content, making it a hub for malicious activities like data theft and controlling compromised…
Navigating the Paradox: Bitcoin’s Self-Custody and the Privacy Challenge
Self-custody in Bitcoin refers to individuals holding and controlling their private keys, which in turn control their bitcoin. This concept is akin to securing physical gold in a personal safe rather than relying on a bank or third-party custodian.…
Beware of Malicious YouTube Channels Propagating Lumma Stealer
Attackers have been propagating a Lumma Stealer variant via YouTube channels that post videos about cracking into popular applications. They prevent detection by Web filters by spreading the malware over open source platforms like MediaFire and GitHub rather than…
AI-Driven Phishing on the Rise: NSA Official Stresses Need for Cyber Awareness
Even though the National Security Agency has been investigating cyberattacks and propaganda campaigns, a National Security Agency official said Tuesday that hackers are turning to generative artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT, to make their operations appear more convincing…
‘BIN’ Attacks: Cybercriminals are Using Stolen ‘BIN’ Details for Card Fraud
While cybersecurity networks might be boosting themselves with newer technologies, cybercrime groups are also augmenting their tactics with more sophisticated tools. The latest example in cyberspace is the “BIN attacks,” that targeted small businesses. The tactic involved manipulation of the…
Researchers Claim Apple Was Aware of AirDrop User Identification and Tracking Risks Since 2019
Security researchers had reportedly alerted Apple about vulnerabilities in its AirDrop wireless sharing feature back in 2019. According to these researchers, Chinese authorities recently exploited these vulnerabilities to track users of the AirDrop function. This case has raised concerns about…
Bengaluru Woman Escapes a Cyber-scam Attempt, After Indigo’s Bogus ‘Agents’ Cancel Rs.15,600 Tickets
A 32-year-old woman from Bengaluru, India, suffered a cyber scam where the scammers falsely identified themselves as the agents of Indigo Airlines. The scammers attempted to obtain Rs. 15,600 from the victim. Following a few questions from the ‘agents,’ victim…
Here’s Why the World is Investing So Much in Semiconductors
Hannah Mullane, a BBC correspondent, recently visited Pragmatic Semiconductor, the UK’s newest computer chip facility in Durham. Formerly a ceramic pipe factory, from the outside it looks like a large warehouse. However, the large site is being turned into…