Cofense Intelligence cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new and increasingly successful technique that attackers are using to deliver credential phishing pages straight to users’ email inboxes. This technique, which first surfaced in mid-2022, makes use of “blob URIs” (binary…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Hackers Resurface with PowerSchool Data, Target Schools Again with New Threats
Hackers behind the 2024 cyberattack on PowerSchool have returned, this time going after individual schools. They’re now threatening to leak private data unless schools pay them ransom. PowerSchool is a major digital platform used in the education sector. It…
How to Check If a Downloaded File Is Safe to Use
It is no longer a secret that downloading software is becoming an integral part of everyday computing in today’s digitally based environment. It is used to enhance productivity, explore new tools, and stay connected to an ever-increasing online world,…
Google to Pay Texas $1.4 Billion For Collecting Personal Data
The state of Texas has declared victory after reaching a $1 billion-plus settlement from Google parent firm Alphabet over charges that it illegally tracked user activity and collected private data. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the state’s highest…
Child Abuse Detection Efforts Face Setbacks Due to End-to-End Encryption
Technology has advanced dramatically in the last few decades, and data has been exchanged across devices, networks, and borders at a rapid pace. It is imperative to safeguard sensitive information today, as it has never been more important-or more…
India Faces Cyber Onslaught After Operation Sindoor Military Strikes
In the aftermath of India’s military action under Operation Sindoor, Pakistan responded not only with conventional threats but also with a wave of coordinated cyberattacks. While India’s defense systems effectively intercepted aerial threats like drones and missiles, a simultaneous…
This Free Tool Helps You Find Out if Your Personal Information Is Exposed Online
Many people don’t realize how much of their personal data is floating around the internet. Even if you’re careful and don’t use the internet much, your information like name, address, phone number, or email could still be listed on…
Compromised npm Package ‘rand-user-agent’ Used to Spread Remote Access Trojan
A widely-used npm package, rand-user-agent, has fallen victim to a supply chain attack, where cybercriminals injected obfuscated code designed to install a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) on users’ systems. Originally developed to generate randomized user-agent strings—helpful in web scraping,…
FBI Warns Consumers to Replace Outdated Routers Hijacked by TheMoon Malware
The FBI has issued an urgent warning to American consumers and businesses: replace outdated internet routers immediately or risk becoming an unwitting accomplice in cybercrime. According to the agency, cybercriminals are actively targeting “end-of-life” routers—older models that no longer…
LockBit Ransomware Platform Breached Again, Ops Data Leaked
A breach of an administration panel used by the LockBit ransomware outfit resulted in the exposure of information that can be extremely valuable to law enforcement and the cybersecurity community. The breach was discovered on May 7, when a…