The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Information Technology (IT) industry is poised to bring about rapid and profound changes. As businesses seek to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive landscape, the adoption of AI technologies promises to revolutionize…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Meta Extends Ad-Free Facebook and Instagram Premium Access Worldwide
With the introduction of its ad-free subscription service, Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, offers European users the chance to enjoy their favourite social platforms without being bombarded with advertisements. The recent ruling of the EU’s Court of…
DarkGate Using its New Variant MSI to Harm Your System
In the last month, the Netskope Threat Labs team noticed a big increase in malware being spread through SharePoint. This happened because some cyber attackers used Microsoft Teams and SharePoint to trick people into downloading the malware, called DarkGate.…
Atlassian Warns of Critical Confluence Vulnerability Resulting in Data Loss
Just weeks after state-backed hackers targeted its products, Australian software giant Atlassian has warned of a critical security flaw that could result in “significant data loss” for customers. The company issued an advisory this week urging clients to patch…
American Airlines Pilot Union Hit with Ransomware
On Monday, the Allied Pilots Association (APA), the preeminent labour union representing 15,000 dedicated pilots of American Airlines, revealed that its systems fell victim to a ransomware attack. Established in 1963, the APA stands as the foremost independent trade union…
Phone Scammers Evolve: AI-Powered Voice Mimicry Poses New Threat
In an ever-evolving battle against phone scammers and robocalls, a growing concern is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to mimic victims’ voices, making these scams even more convincing. While efforts have been made to curb scam calls, it’s…
SEC Sets New Disclosure Rules: Read How It Will Revolutionize Organization Cybersecurity
SEC mandates cybersecurity reporting for companies The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) latest set of rules on cybersecurity reporting for publicly traded organisation can be understood in two ways. One, as another generic regulatory formality piling on the companies, or…
PUMA Network: Unmasking a Cybercrime Empire
A massive cybercrime URL shortening service known as “Prolific Puma” has been uncovered by security researchers at Infoblox. The service has been used to deliver phishing attacks, scams, and malware for at least four years, and has registered thousands of…
Hacker Threat: Israeli Police Advise Citizens not to Answer Unknown Calls
The Israeli Police and the National Cyber Directorate have advised citizens against answering unexpected WhatsApp calls from abroad. This is because it may be a sign of an attempt to hack a phone. Authorities claim that a high volume…
SEC’s Legal Action Against SolarWinds and CISO Creates Uncertainty in Cybersecurity
In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs allege that CISO Timothy Brown, who was in charge of managing the company’s software supply chain at the time of the massive cyberattack, has failed to disclose critical information regarding the attack. Several government…