Cybercriminals are continually evolving their tactics to evade antivirus detection and trick users into installing malicious software. One of the latest threats involves malware that impersonates legitimate browser extensions, allowing attackers to steal login credentials while remaining undetected. Although…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Nearly Half of Companies Lack AI-driven Cyber Threat Plans, Report Finds
Mimecast has discovered that over 55% of organisations do not have specific plans in place to deal with AI-driven cyberthreats. The cybersecurity company’s most recent “State of Human Risk” report, which is based on a global survey of 1,100…
Sunflower and CCA Suffer Data Breaches, Exposing Hundreds of Thousands of Records
Sunflower recently disclosed a cyberattack on its systems, revealing that hackers gained access on December 15 but remained undetected until January 7. During this time, sensitive personal and medical data — including names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security…
Automobile Giant Jaguar Land Rover Allegedly Suffers Major Data Breach
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the well-known luxury car company, is reported to be the latest victim of a cybersecurity breach. A threat actor known as “Rey” has publicly disclosed critical company records and personnel data on the infamous hacking…
Fake CAPTCHA Scams Trick Windows Users into Downloading Malware
Cybercriminals have found a new way to trick Windows users into downloading harmful software by disguising malware as a CAPTCHA test. A recent investigation by security researchers revealed that attackers are using this method to install infostealer malware, which…
What Is Kali Linux? Everything You Need to Know
Kali Linux has become a cornerstone of cybersecurity, widely used by ethical hackers, penetration testers, and security professionals. This open-source Debian-based distribution is designed specifically for security testing and digital forensics. Recognized for its extensive toolset, it has been…
Hackers Infiltrated PowerSchool Network Well Before December Attack
It has been announced that the CrowdStrike investigation into PowerSchool’s large-scale data breach that took place in December 2024 has been published. It was determined during the investigation that unauthorized access to the company’s systems occurred four months prior,…
Seattle Startup Develops AI to Automate Office Work
A new startup in Seattle is working on artificial intelligence (AI) that can take over repetitive office tasks. The company, called Caddi, has recently secured $5 million in funding to expand its technology. Its goal is to reduce manual…
FBI Warns Business Executives About Fake Extortion Scam
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned corporate executives about a new scam designed to trick them into paying large sums of money. Criminals are sending threatening letters claiming to have stolen sensitive company data and demanding a…
Microsoft and Amazon’s Quantum Progress Poses New Risks for Encryption
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have all announced recent advances in quantum computing that are likely to accelerate the timeline for the possible obsolescence of current encryption standards. These developments indicate that it will become increasingly important to address the…