Over the course of the last 11 months, a threat group has actively engaged in a phishing campaign targeting employees across various companies, distributing an open-source trojan program named AsyncRAT. The victims of this campaign notably include companies responsible…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Swatting: Cyber Attacks on Healthcare
In a concerning trend, cybercriminals are using a tactic called “swatting” to target medical institutions via their patients, aiming to coerce hospitals into paying ransoms. Swatting involves making repeated false reports to the police about individuals, leading armed authorities…
Guardians of Finance: loanDepot Confronts Alleged Ransomware Offensive
Among the leading lenders in the United States, loanDepot has confirmed that the cyber incident it announced over the weekend was a ransomware attack that encrypted data. In the United States, LoanDepot is one of the biggest nonbank mortgage…
Myanmar Rebels Take Authority of ‘Pig Butchering’ Scam City Laukkaing
Well known for being a hub for online scams near the border with China, Laukkaing is presently under the authority of a coalition of rebel groups in Myanmar. On Thursday, the Three Brotherhood Alliance, which had conducted a surprise attack…
Chatbots: Transforming Tech, Creating Jobs, and Making Waves
Not too long ago, chatbots were seen as fun additions to customer service. However, they have evolved significantly with advancements in AI, machine learning, and natural language processing. A recent report suggests that the chatbot market is set for substantial…
Italian Firm Trains Pakistani Navy Officers in Cybersecurity, Raising Concerns
Recently, it has come to light that individuals responsible for state-sponsored cyberattacks, reportedly backed by Pakistan, underwent advanced training by an Italian security firm. Documents shared with The Sunday Guardian indicate that Pakistani Navy officers, including those with high ranks…
OpenAI: Turning Into Healthcare Company?
GPT-4 for health? Recently, OpenAI and WHOOP collaborated to launch a GPT-4-powered, individualized health and fitness coach. A multitude of questions about health and fitness can be answered by WHOOP Coach. It can answer queries such as “What was my…
Three Ways Jio’s BharatGPT Will Give It an Edge Over ChatGPT
In an era where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide, India’s own Reliance Jio is rising to the challenge with the launch of BharatGPT. BharatGPT, a visionary leap into the future of AI, is likely to be a…
User-Friendly Update: Clear Your Chrome History on Android with Ease
As part of its commitment to keeping users happy, Google Chrome prioritizes providing a great experience – one of the latest examples of this is a new shortcut that makes it easier to clear browsing data on Android. Chrome…
Cyber Intruders Disrupt Operations at Beirut International Airport
Over the weekend, the Flight Information Display Screens at Beirut’s international airport fell victim to a hacking incident that not only showcased politically motivated messages but also temporarily disrupted baggage inspection, according to local media reports. The hackers…