Hackers were able to transfer a remarkable 70.6% of the stolen BitBrowser cash through the eXch crypto mixer in a recent cyber robbery that startled the cryptocurrency world. Concerns regarding the security of digital assets and the increasing sophistication of…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Defending Against Snake Ransomware: Here’s All You Need to Know
A snake is not just a carnivorous reptile that poses a physical threat; it can also refer to a malicious software known as ransomware, capable of causing significant harm to your computer system. Similar to its namesake, this ransomware…
Russian Military Hackers Take Aim at Ukrainian Soldiers’ Battle Plans
On Thursday, the United States and its allies issued a warning, revealing that Russian military hackers have been actively pursuing Ukrainian soldiers’ mobile devices. Their objective is to pilfer critical battlefield data, which could potentially bolster the Kremlin’s efforts…
FBI Operation: Quakbot Botnet Dismantled, Preventing Severe Ransomware Attacks
A global law enforcement operation executed by US investigators reportedly took down and dismantled the Qakbot botnet, preventing the severe blow of a ransomware scourge. On August 29, the Justice Department and FBI confirmed to had taken down Qakbot by…
Google’s Quest for AI Dominance: Challenges and Opportunities
Google’s Diversification and Investment in AI In its early days, Google was primarily known as a search engine, but it has since diversified into many areas of tech and dominates some of them to an extent that sometimes troubles anti-competition…
Chastity Device Designer Exposes Customers’ Private Data Due to Server Vulnerabilities
A security researcher found that users of a company’s chastity device ran the risk of having their private information exposed. The researcher was able to access over 10,000 users’ email addresses, plaintext passwords, home locations, IP addresses, and GPS…
The Race to Train AI: Who’s Leading the Pack in Social Media?
A growing number of computer systems and data sets consisting of large, complex information have enabled the rise of artificial intelligence over the last few years. AI has the potential to be practical and profitable by being used in…
Sea Sides Conference: Interviewing Prashant Kv and Parveen
1) Could you please start by telling us a bit about yourself and your background? Prashant: Hi, my name is Prashant KV. I have been working in information security for more than 15 years. I started my career as…
Key Group Ransomware: Free Decryptor Released
A free decryptor to tackle the infamous Key Group ransomware has been launched, making a huge contribution to the fight against cybercrime. This finding represents a win for cybersecurity professionals and victims alike, offering some hope to those who have…
Default Passwords Lead to Hacking Incidents Among LogicMonitor Customers
Some customers of LogicMonitor, a network security firm, have been compromised by hacking attacks due to their use of default passwords. A spokesperson representing LogicMonitor has officially confirmed the existence of a “security incident” that is affecting a segment…