The IT community is in uproar as the Apple Watch Series 9 Ultra 2 has been taken off of shops and online marketplaces in an unexpected development. The debate peaked when an American judge temporarily banned Apple Watch sales due…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
June 2023 Review: MOVEit Exploit, UK Government’s AI Leadership Goals, NHS’ Controversial IT Project
June 2023 might have been the most thriving month for Cl0P ransomware group. Since March, the Russia-based hackers started exploiting a SQL injection vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer service, frequently used by large organizations. However, it was not until…
Fallen Victim to Zelle Scams During the Holiday Season
Identity theft is a serious concern at a time of rapid technology development and digital commerce. It becomes essential to strengthen our defenses against potential cyber threats as we negotiate the complexities of internet platforms and financial services. Identity protection…
Cracking the Code: The Role of AI and UBA in Mitigating Insider Threats to Businesses
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a marvel in the landscape of rapidly developing digital technologies along with a challenge for organizations across a wide range of industries in the growing field of digital technologies. Automating mundane tasks and…
Unveiling the Unseen Cybersecurity Threats Posed by Smart Devices
The number of smart devices worldwide has surpassed the global population, with a continuous upward trend, particularly amidst remote and hybrid work settings. Ranjit Atwal, Gartner’s senior research director, attributes this surge to the increase in remote work. As…
Smishing: SMS Phishing Attacks And How to Thwart Them
Smishing is a fast growing version of one of the most established and lucrative scams on the internet. Smishing, like other forms of phishing, aims to trick you into revealing sensitive data and information; however, instead of email, cybercriminals…
Small Businesses Prime Targets for Cyberattacks: Key Signs & Defense Strategies
In the wake of prominent cyberattacks targeting major entities such as casinos, tech giants, and power grids, there is a common misconception that small and midsize businesses are less susceptible to such threats. However, recent research conducted on over…
Data Breach Incident Affects Several Las Vegas Valley Hospitals
In another cybersecurity incident in Las Vegas, cyber actors have targeted several Las Vegas Valley hospitals which may have resulted in the compromise of their patients’ sensitive information. The hospitals, part of the Valley Health System, include Centennial Hills, Desert…
Game Studio Ubisoft Investigates Claims of Data Security Incident
Video gaming company Ubisoft revealed that it is looking into reports that hackers attempted to steal data this week by breaching into its networks. Ubisoft officials were “aware of an alleged data security incident and are currently investigating. At…
OpenAI Addresses ChatGPT Security Flaw
OpenAI has addressed significant security flaws in its state-of-the-art language model, ChatGPT, which has become widely used, in recent improvements. Although the business concedes that there is a defect that could pose major hazards, it reassures users that the issue…