Check Point’s Threat Intel Blockchain system has exposed a new fraudulent activity, spotlighting the ongoing issue of Rug Pulls – a deceitful maneuver causing financial harm to investors. The system recently detected dubious actions associated with a specific wallet…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Data Breach Threat: OwnCloud Users Urged to Patch Vulnerabilities Now
The maintainers of ownCloud, a popular open-source file-sharing software, have recently issued an alert regarding three critical security flaws that could have severe consequences. The flaws have become known through a recent announcement by ownCloud’s maintainers. Several vulnerabilities in…
Taj Hotels Faces Data Breach, Revealing Data of 1.5 Million Customers
The cybersecurity landscape witnessed a recent data breach that sent shockwaves through the esteemed Taj Hotels chain. Perpetrated by the group “Dnacookies,” the hack has potentially impacted more than 1.5 million consumers, prompting heightened concerns about data security, customer…
Seventy One Percent of Employers Might Fall Behind in the Race for Generative AI, BTG Report Warns
The Business Talent Group’s (BTG) 2023 Skills Index report revealed some alarming data about artificial intelligence and how it is being used in modern workplaces. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science are still in-demand skills; in fact, demand…
How to Stay Protect From Cybercrimes in This Holiday Season?
As the Christmas month is almost here, online consumers are increasingly turning to online shopping, making it also a festive season for threat actors to conduct cybercrime activities. Because of the increase in e-commerce and the sizeable number of online…
Laptops with Windows Hello Fingerprint Authentication Vulnerable
Microsoft’s Windows Hello security, which offers a passwordless method of logging into Windows-powered machines may not be as secure as users think. Microsoft Windows Hello fingerprint authentication was evaluated for security over its fingerprint sensors embedded in laptops. This…
Blender’s Battle: Triumph Over DDoS Adversity
Open-source projects are now the foundation of innovation in a world where digital infrastructure is becoming more and more important. Even these groups, though, appear to be vulnerable to the constant threat of cyberattacks. The Blender Project was recently the…
Sekoia Reports: Latest in the Financial Sector Cyber Threat Landscape
France-based cybersecurity company Sekoia published a new report regarding the evolution in the financial sector threat landscape. Among the many cybersecurity issues, phishing attacks like QR code phishing were the ones that have seen a massive surge in the sector.…
UK and South Korea Issue Joint Advisory Over North Korea-Linked Cyber Assaults
The UK and South Korea have issued warnings that cyber attacks by North Korean state-linked groups are becoming more sophisticated and widespread. The two countries’ cyber security and intelligence agencies have issued a new joint advisory urging organisations to…
Data Breach Threat: Hackers Target TransUnion and Experian, Demand R1.1 Billion Ransom
In a recent development, two of South Africa’s largest credit bureaus, TransUnion and Experian, have been targeted by hackers known as N4ughtySecTU, who claim to have gained access to sensitive financial and personal data of South African citizens. TransUnion…