The PikaBot malware has been added to the already complicated phishing campaign that is transmitting the darkGate malware infections, making it the most sophisticated campaign since the Qakbot operation was taken down. The phishing email campaign began in September 2023,…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Guarding the Gate: How to Thwart Initial Access Brokers’ Intrusions
The term “Access-as-a-service” (AaaS) refers to a new business model in the underground world of cybercrime in which threat actors sell one-time methods to gain access to networks to infiltrate networks for as little as one dollar. One group…
Russian Hackers Target Ukraine’s Fighter Jet Supplier
A cyberattack on a Ukrainian fighter aircraft supplier has been reported, raising concerns about whether cybersecurity risks in the region are increasing. The incident—attributed to Russian hackers—highlights the need to have robust cyber defense strategies in a world where…
What are Hardware Security Keys, and is it Safe to Use Them?
Have you ever witnessed someone use a tiny device to log in by tapping it or plugging it into a USB port? Have you ever wondered why they require such things? The most reliable form of authentication that is…
Google CEO Warns of Potential Security Risks Associated with Sideloading Apps
In recent years, sideloading apps, the practice of installing apps from sources outside of official app stores, has gained significant traction. While Android has always embraced this openness, Apple is now facing pressure to follow suit. This shift in…
Several K-12 Schools and Colleges Suffers Outage Due to Cyberattack
A number of K-12 schools, colleges and universities are experiencing severe technology failures this week owing to cyberattacks. According to a spokesperson for North Carolina Central University, the school had received a warning of the attack on its systems on…
The Dark Web: A Hidden Menace for Businesses
In recent months, the Indian capital’s remote region of Nuh has garnered unwanted attention for its transformation into a cybercrime hub, mirroring the notorious Jamtara region. With over 28,000 cybercrime cases spearheaded by unemployed social engineers, Nuh has firmly…
FBI Reveals Scattered Spider’s Alliance with Notorious Ransomware Outfit
In an advisory released last weekend, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency revealed further details regarding the cybercrime outfit Scattered Spider and its link with the notorious ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware operation. Scattered Spider, who goes by multiple…
Truepill Data Breach: Navigating Healthcare’s Digital Security Crisis
The recent Truepill data breach has generated significant questions regarding the security of sensitive patient data and the vulnerability of digital platforms in the rapidly changing field of digital healthcare. The breach, reported by TechCrunch on November 18, 2023, highlights…
Privacy Act Compliance Staggered, NASSCOM Seeks Collaboration
During its representation to the government, Nasscom, the leading industry body in the sector, suggested that the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology need to consider different deadlines for compliance with the upcoming rules on data protection and protection…