A cross-party group of U.S. legislators has put forth fresh legislation aimed at limiting the extensive surveillance authority wielded by the FBI. They argue that the bill addresses the gaps that currently enable officials to access Americans’ data without…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
How can You Protect Yourself From the Increasing AI Scams?
Recent years have witnessed a revolution in terms of innovative technology, especially in the field of Artificial Intelligence. However, these technological advancement has also opened new portals for cybercrime activities. The latest tactic used by threat actors has been deepfakes,…
From Boom to Bust: WeWork’s Bankruptcy Filing Sends Shockwaves
According to authorities, WeWork filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the federal court of New Jersey on Monday, reporting that it had entered into agreements with more than 80% of its secured noteholders and that it intends to…
Modern Cryptographic Methodologies Are Essential for Cybersecurity
Robust cybersecurity measures are more important than ever in a time when technological breakthroughs rule the day. A major risk to an organization’s security is outdated cryptographic protocols, which make it open to cyberattacks. According to recent reports, organizations must…
Smart Car Dread: Mozilla Reports Tested Cars Failed Privacy Regulations, User Data at Risk
Mozilla Reveals Tested Cars Failed Privacy Regulations Mozilla recently disclosed that all 25 car brands it tested failed its privacy standards. While all, according to Mozilla, went overboard in their data collection and use rules, some even had disclaimers about…
Novel GootLoader Malware Strain Bypasses Detection and Spreads Quickly
GootBot, a new variant of the GootLoader malware, has been detected to enable lateral movement on compromised systems and avoid detection. Golo Mühr and Ole Villadsen of IBM X-Force said that the GootLoader group introduced their own custom bot…
94% Deepfake Adult Content Targets Celebs
The rapid progress in computer technology has ushered in remarkable strides in the realm of simulating reality. A noteworthy development has been the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated media, specifically videos adept at convincingly emulating real individuals. This phenomenon…
Cryptocurrency Engineers Targeted by New macOS Malware ‘KandyKorn’
A newly identified macOS malware called ‘KandyKorn’ has been discovered in a cyber campaign linked to the North Korean hacking group Lazarus. The targets of this attack are blockchain engineers associated with a cryptocurrency exchange platform. The attackers are…
Dallas County Departments Hit by the Play Gang
On Monday, an official confirmed that Dallas County experienced a cybersecurity incident earlier this month, which impacted segments of its network. Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins stated in a release to Recorded Future News that an active investigation…
Group-IB Uncovered Farnetwork’s Ransomware-as-a-Service Business Model
In recent findings, cybersecurity experts have uncovered a significant player in the world of cyber threats, known as “farnetwork”. This individual has been tied to five separate cyber attack programs within the last four years, showcasing a high level…