Two separate ransomware incidents have recently affected healthcare providers in Maryland and California and exposed sensitive information belonging to more than 1.1 million patients as a result, according to disclosures filed with federal regulators that recently broke the story.…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Android Spyware Concealed in Mapping App Targets Russian Military
Doctor Web researchers discovered a new spyware, tracked as Android. Spy.1292.origin, targets Russian military people. The malicious code was concealed in a trojanized Alpine Quest app and distributed via Russian Android catalogues. The malware acquires contacts, geolocation, and file…
Over 21 Million Employee Screenshots Leaked from WorkComposer Surveillance App
An app designed to track employee productivity by logging keystrokes and taking screenshots has suffered a significant privacy breach as more than 21 million images of employee activity were left in an unsecured Amazon S3 bucket. An app for tracking…
Malware Hides in Fake PDF to DOCX Converters to Target Crypto Wallets and Steal Data
Cybercriminals have launched a deceptive malware campaign that disguises itself as online file converters, specifically targeting users searching for PDF to DOCX tools. This scheme uses convincing replicas of popular converter sites to execute hidden PowerShell scripts and deploy…
Millions Affected by Suspected Data Leak at Major Electronics Chain
Cybersecurity experts and users alike are worried about a recent report that the hacking group ShinyHunters is offering more stolen data on the darknet marketplace in a concerning development. It has been reported that the group is attempting to…
Trump Claims Administration Learnt to Avoid Signal After Group Chat Leak
President Donald Trump stated that his administration has learnt from Signalgate. “I think we learnt: Maybe don’t use Signal, okay?” Trump spoke about the messaging app in an interview with The Atlantic published Monday. “If you want to know…
Cybercriminals Behind DOGE Big Balls Ransomware Demand $1 Trillion, Troll Elon Musk
A cybercrime group notorious for its outrageous tactics has resurfaced with a ransomware attack demanding an unbelievable $1 trillion from its victims. The group, responsible for the DOGE Big Balls ransomware campaign, has updated its ransom demands with bizarre…
Firewalls and VPNs Under Siege as Businesses Report Growing Cyber Intrusions
A security researcher has discovered an ongoing cyberattack that is active, exploiting a newly discovered vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiGate Firewalls to infiltrate corporate and enterprise networks and has been conducting this activity for some time. A security advisory published…
Don’t Delete Spam Emails Too Quickly — Here’s Why
Most of us delete spam emails as soon as they land in our inbox. They’re irritating, unwanted, and often contain suspicious content. But what many people don’t know is that keeping them, at least briefly can actually help improve…
Scientists Warn of Cybersecurity Threats in Next-Gen DNA Sequencing
Next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) is under increasing criticism for its cyber risks. While NGS has transformed disciplines ranging from cancer diagnosis to infectious disease tracking, a recent study warns that the platforms that enable these advancements could also be…