In 2024, the financial landscape in Africa has been rocked by a series of high-impact cyberattacks, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced digital defenses across the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. From Uganda to Zimbabwe and South…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Cyberattack Exposes Confidential Defence Data, Raising Security Concerns
A massive collection of classified defence documents has reportedly been stolen by hackers and put up for sale. The stolen information includes blueprints for a weapon, details about an upcoming Air Force facility, procurement strategies, and India’s defence partnerships…
HaveIBeenPwned Founder Compromised in Phishing Incident
The cybersecurity expert Troy Hunt, who founded the data breach notification platform Have I Been Pwned, recently revealed that he had been the victim of a phishing attack that was intended to compromise his subscriber list for the attacker…
Corporate Espionage Group ‘RedCurl’ Expands Tactics with Hyper-V Ransomware
RedCurl, a cyber threat group active since 2018 and known for stealthy corporate espionage, has now shifted its approach by deploying ransomware targeting Hyper-V virtual machines. Initially identified by Group-IB, RedCurl primarily targeted corporate organizations globally, later expanding its…
Developers Face a Challenge with Fake Hiring That Steals Private Data
Cyble threat intelligence researchers discovered a GitHub repository posing as a hiring coding challenge, tricking developers into downloading a backdoor that steals private data. The campaign employs a variety of novel approaches, including leveraging a social media profile for…
VanHelsing Ransomware Strikes Windows ARM and ESXi Platforms
As part of an ongoing analysis of ransomware-as-a-service operations, a new operation known as VanHelsing has been identified. This operation demonstrates a sophisticated multi-platform capability, posing a significant cybersecurity threat. This new strain of ransomware is designed to be…
Connor Moucka Extradited to U.S. for Snowflake Data Breaches Targeting 165 Companies
Connor Moucka, a Canadian citizen accused of orchestrating large-scale data breaches affecting 165 companies using Snowflake’s cloud storage services, has agreed to be extradited to the United States to face multiple federal charges. The breaches, which targeted high-profile companies…
Malware-Laden Game Removed from Steam as Security Concerns Grow
Steam, a leading digital distribution platform for PC games, recently removed Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution after users discovered it contained malware designed to steal sensitive data. The installer, disguised as a legitimate Windows process, executed evasive techniques, including launching and…
Google Deletes User Data by Mistake – Who’s Affected and What to Do
Google has recently confirmed that a technical problem caused the loss of user data from Google Maps Timeline, leaving some users unable to recover their saved location history. The issue has frustrated many, especially those who relied on Timeline…
North Korea Establishes Research Center 227 to Strengthen Cyber Warfare Capabilities
North Korea has reportedly launched a new cyber research unit, Research Center 227, as part of its efforts to enhance hacking capabilities and intelligence operations. According to Daily NK, this center is expected to function continuously, providing real-time support…