In a joint effort, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) have issued a serious warning about the activities of the Lazarus hacking group, associated with North Korea. The group is exploiting a…
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Word Document Scam Alert: Windows Users Vulnerable to Cyber Exploits
As a result of a recently discovered bug, hackers are able to execute remote code in all versions of Microsoft’s proprietary MSHTML browser engine without having to install the application. There is a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft Word that…
SMBs Witness Surge in ‘Malware Free’ Attacks
According to the first-ever SMB Threat Report from Huntress, a company that offers security platforms and services to SMBs and managed service providers (MSPs), the most common threats that small and medium businesses (SMBs) faced in Q3 2023 were “malware…
ColdFusion’s Close Call: A Peek into the Anatomy of a Failed Ransomware Strike
Several threat actors have recently used outdated Adobe software to exploit systems and deploy ransomware payloads, highlighting the ever-evolving tactics that they use to attack networks and deploy the ransomware payloads. It has been discovered that the attack took…
Cyber Monday Scams: Stay Vigilant and Protect Yourself from These Sneaky Tricks
With the shopping holiday of Cyber Monday just around the corner, Brits are being urged to exercise heightened caution against online scams. The prevalence of online scams has surged in recent years, and scammers have become increasingly adept at…
Google’s Ad Blocker Crackdown Sparks Controversy
Concerns have been raised by consumers and proponents of digital rights as a result of Google’s recent increased crackdown on ad blockers. The move exposes a multifaceted effort that involves purposeful browser slowdowns and strict actions on YouTube, as…
Chinese Hackers Lurked for Over Two Years to Steal NXP’s Chipmaking IP
Chinese-affiliated hacker group Chimaera secured access to the network of the massive Dutch semiconductor company NXP for more than two years, from late 2017 to the start of 2020, NRC reported.During this time, the notorious hackers allegedly stole intellectual…
Private Data Of 185,000 Customers Stolen in AutoZone Cyber Attack
In May, a ransomware gang compromised AutoZone, the biggest automotive parts retailer in the United States. An intrusion into AutoZone’s data storage took place in May of this year, exposing sensitive information of nearly 185,000 customers. Hackers discovered vulnerabilities…
Appscook Data Breach: App Used by Hundreds of Schools Leak Children’s Data
In a recent investigation, a team of security researchers from cybersecurity firm Cybernews found that IT company Appscook – which develops applications used by more than 600 schools in India and Sri Lanka for academic management – leaked a startling…
Australia’s Cyber Strategy: No Ransomware Payment Ban
Australia has recently unveiled its new Cyber Security Strategy for 2023-2030, and amidst the comprehensive plan, one notable aspect stands out – the absence of a ban on ransomware payments. In a world grappling with increasing cyber threats, this decision…