A UK government report warns that by 2025, artificial intelligence could escalate the risk of cyberattacks and undermine public confidence in online content . It also suggests that terrorists could use the technology to plot chemical or biological strikes. …
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
ServiceNow Data Exposure Flaw Raises Concerns
ServiceNow, a popular enterprise cloud platform, was found to have a serious data exposure vulnerability. Concerns concerning the security of sensitive data in cloud-based systems have been highlighted by this occurrence, which has shocked the cybersecurity community. According to reports…
US Energy Service Shared Details on How Akira Ransomware Hacked its Network
US energy service firm BHI Energy recently shared how it compromised its network and data in a ransomware campaign conducted by the Akira ransomware. BHI Energy, a division of Westinghouse Electric Company, provides specialized engineering services and workforce solutions to…
Ransomware Kingpin Behind Ragnar Locker Arrested in Paris
An international law enforcement action coordinated by European Interpol and officials of foreign law enforcement agencies led to the removal of the Ragnar Locker ransomware group on October 20, 2023. Various law enforcement agencies including the French, American, and…
Canada Reports Targeting of Trudeau and Others by Chinese Bots
Canada has revealed the detection of a disinformation campaign believed to be linked to China, targeting numerous politicians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. This campaign, termed “spamouflage,” utilized a barrage of online posts to discredit Canadian Members of Parliament,…
1Password’s Swift Response to Okta Data Breach
Prominent password manager provider 1Password has shown excellent reaction and transparency following the recent Okta data leak issue. The breach forced 1Password to take measures to protect its users’ security after it affected multiple organizations and possibly exposed sensitive user…
Balancing Promise and Pitfalls: Integrating AI into Cybersecurity
In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, the emergence of AI-driven cybersecurity offers a groundbreaking defense against modern cyber threats. However, alongside its celebrated capabilities lies a less-discussed aspect: the hidden costs and challenges associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI). The…
OpenSea Warns API Customers of Third-Party Security Breach
Following a third-party security breach that left them potentially susceptible to malicious actors, OpenSea issued a security warning to specific users, urging them to rotate their API credentials. OpenSea informed impacted customers via email that one of its vendors…
Progressive Holdings Cyberattack: Sensitive Data Stolen
Progressive Holdings, a well-known company that specializes in product leasing, has unexpectedly become the victim of a devastating cyberattack that has resulted in the unauthorized collection of private data. The breach has prompted significant worry among its stakeholders and consumers,…
The Com: Youth Hacking Ring Executing High-profile Cybercrimes
A new threat actor community recently came to light. carrying out some malicious cyberattacks. The online community, labelled as ‘the Com,’ apparently consist of young skilled hackers who are carrying out sophisticated campaigns and high-profile breaches. The hackers, who are…