Cyberattacks are evolving fast, and one of the biggest threats on the horizon is ransomware that doesn’t just take over your files but could directly attack your computer’s processor. Usually, ransomware blocks access to your files or system until…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Cybercriminals Employ Fake AI tools to Propagate the Infostealer Noodlophile
A new family of malware that steals information, dubbed ‘Noodlophile,’ is being spread using fake AI-powered video generating tools that pose as generated media content. The websites are promoted on Facebook groups with a high level of visibility and…
Two Factor Authentication Under Threat as Sim Swap Fraud Escalates Sharply
It has been estimated that SIM-swap fraud has increased by more than 1,000% in the United Kingdom in just a year, a shocking increase that has resulted from the recent surge in reported cases. Using newly released data from…
AI in Cybersecurity Market Sees Rapid Growth as Network Security Leads 2024 Expansion
The integration of artificial intelligence into cybersecurity solutions has accelerated dramatically, driving the global market to an estimated value of $32.5 billion in 2024. This surge—an annual growth rate of 23%—reflects organizations’ urgent need to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber…
Florida Scraps Controversial Law That Threatened Online Privacy
A proposed law in Florida that raised concerns about online privacy has now been officially dropped. The bill, called “Social Media Use by Minors,” aimed to place tighter controls on how children use social media. While it was introduced…
North Korean Operatives Posing as Remote IT Workers Infiltrate U.S. Tech Firms
A rising number of top-tier tech companies in the U.S. have unknowingly employed North Korean cyber agents disguised as remote IT professionals, with the operatives channeling lucrative tech salaries back to Pyongyang to support the regime’s weapons program. Cybersecurity…
Global Data Breach Uncovers 23 Million Stolen Credentials
As a consequence of the fact that a single set of login credentials can essentially unlock an individual’s financial, professional, and personal life, the exposure of billions of passwords represents more than just a routine cybersecurity concern today- it…
Beware iPhone Users: Indian Government Issues Urgent Advisory Over Data Theft Risk
The Indian government has issued an urgent security warning to iPhone and iPad users, citing major flaws in Apple’s iOS and iPadOS software. If not addressed, these vulnerabilities could allow cybercriminals to access sensitive user data or make devices…
Scattered Spider Cyberattack Cripples M&S, Co-op: DragonForce Ransomware Causes Weeks-Long Disruption
Weeks after a significant cyberattack disrupted operations at major British retailers, companies like Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Co-op are still struggling to restore full functionality. Despite public reassurances, the scope of the attack is proving more serious than…
Türkiye-Linked Hackers Exploit Zero-Day in Messaging App to Target Kurdish Military
A Türkiye-aligned cyberespionage group, Marbled Dust, has exploited a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability to launch attacks on users of Output Messenger — specifically those associated with the Kurdish military in Iraq, according to a report from Microsoft Threat…