The UK government has introduced a new policy that stops public sector organizations from making payments to cybercriminals during ransomware attacks. This decision was made to reduce the number of attacks by taking away the money motivation behind them. The…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Digital Danger Zone: America’s Rising Cybersecurity Threats
A major firm being hacked, facing a cyber threat, or having critical digital data leaked seems to make headlines every day. Cyberattacks increased dramatically worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, with an average of 1,925 attacks per organisation…
Microsoft Launches Recall AI for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs with Enhanced Privacy Measures
After months of delays stemming from privacy and security concerns, Microsoft has officially rolled out its Recall AI feature for users of Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. The feature, which has now exited its beta phase, is included in the…
Microsoft Alerts Users About Password-spraying Attack
Microsoft alerts users about password-spraying attacks Microsoft has warned users about a new password-spraying attack by a hacking group Storm-1977 that targets cloud users. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence team reported a new warning after discovering threat actors are abusing unsecured…
Data Security Alert as Novel Exfiltration Method Emerges
Global cybersecurity experts are raising serious concerns over the newly identified cyber threat known as Data Splicing Attacks, which poses a significant threat to thousands of businesses worldwide. It seems that even the most advanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools…
Brave Browser’s New ‘Cookiecrumbler’ Tool Aims to Eliminate Annoying Cookie Consent Pop-Ups
While the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced with noble intentions—to protect user privacy and control over personal data—its practical side effects have caused widespread frustration. For many internet users, GDPR has become synonymous with endless cookie consent…
Apple Sends Spyware Threat Alerts to Users in 100 Countries
Apple has issued threat notifications to users across 100 countries, warning them that their devices may have been targeted by sophisticated commercial spyware. The alerts, sent earlier this week, were confirmed by at least two recipients, including Italian journalist…
Now You Can Hire AI Tools Like Freelancers — Thanks to This Indian Startup
A tech startup based in Ahmedabad is changing how businesses use artificial intelligence. The company has launched a platform that allows users to hire AI tools the same way they hire freelancers— on demand and for specific tasks. Over…
Carolina Anaesthesiology Firm’s Massive Data Breach Impacts Nearly 21,000 Patients
Jeremiah Fowler, a security researcher, uncovered a non-password-protected database thought to be owned by Carolina Anaesthesiology PA, a healthcare organisation based in North Carolina. This dataset included several states, had 21,344 records, and was about 7GB in size. The…
Jammu Municipal Corporation Targeted in Major Cyberattack, Sensitive Data Allegedly Stolen
In a significant breach of digital infrastructure, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has fallen victim to a cyberattack believed to have resulted in the loss of vast amounts of sensitive data. According to high-level intelligence sources, the attackers managed…