Most people think of USB drives as simple tools for storing and transferring files. But not all USB sticks are as harmless as they appear. Some, known as “USB Kill Sticks” or “USB Killers,” are specifically designed to damage…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Check Point Downplays Hacker’s Claims Amid Alleged Data Breach
A hacker using the alias “CoreInjection” has claimed responsibility for stealing what they describe as a “highly sensitive” dataset from cybersecurity firm Check Point. According to several media reports, the alleged stolen data includes user login credentials, employee contracts,…
Smishing Triad Broadens Fraud Campaign to Include Toll Payment Services
Tolling agencies throughout the United States are battling an escalating cybersecurity threat that is causing deceptive text message scams, which are often called smishing, to escalate. As a result of these fraudulent campaigns, unsuspecting motorists are lured into clicking…
APIsec Secures Exposed Customer Data After Unprotected Database Found Online
API security firm APIsec has confirmed it secured an exposed internal database that was left accessible on the internet without a password for several days, potentially exposing sensitive customer information. The database, which was discovered by cybersecurity research firm…
Turned Into a Ghibli Character? So Did Your Private Info
A popular trend is taking over social media, where users are sharing cartoon-like pictures of themselves inspired by the art style of Studio Ghibli. These fun, animated portraits are often created using tools powered by artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT-4o.…
Oracle Finally Acknowledges Cloud Hack
Oracle is reportedly trying to downplay the impact of the attack while quietly acknowledging to clients that some of its cloud services have been compromised. A hacker dubbed online as ‘rose87168’ recently offered to sell millions of lines of…
Phishing Scams Are Getting Smarter – And More Subtle : Here’s All You Need to Know
Cybercriminals are evolving. Those dramatic emails warning about expired subscriptions, tax threats, or computer hacks are slowly being replaced by subtler, less alarming messages. New research suggests scammers are moving away from attention-grabbing tactics because people are finally catching…
Hackers Can Spy on Screens Using HDMI Radiation and AI Models
You may feel safe behind your screen, but it turns out that privacy might be more of an illusion than a fact. New research reveals that hackers have found an alarming way to peek at what’s happening on your…
Massive Data Breach at Samsung Exposes 270000 Records
During the analysis of the Samsung Germany data breach, a wide range of sensitive information was found to be compromised, including customer names, addresses, email addresses, order history, and internal communications, among other sensitive data. Those findings were contained…
Revolution or Hype? Meet the AI Agent That’s Automating Invoicing for Thousands
French startup Twin has introduced its very first AI-powered automation tool to help business owners who use Qonto. Qonto is a digital banking platform that offers financial services to companies across Europe. Many Qonto users spend hours each month…