A significant amount of malware has become a common threat to Mac OS systems in today’s rapidly developing threat landscape. The majority of these threats are associated with cybercriminal activities, including the theft of data and the mining of…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
The Need for Unified Data Security, Compliance, and AI Governance
Businesses are increasingly dependent on data, yet many continue to rely on outdated security infrastructures and fragmented management approaches. These inefficiencies leave organizations vulnerable to cyber threats, compliance violations, and operational disruptions. Protecting data is no longer just about…
Cisco Talos Uncovers Lotus Blossom’s Multi-Campaign Cyber Espionage Operations
Cisco Talos has uncovered a series of cyber espionage campaigns attributed to the advanced persistent threat (APT) group Lotus Blossom, also known as Spring Dragon, Billbug, and Thrip. The group has been active since at least 2012, targeting government, manufacturing,…
Lee Enterprises Confirms Ransomware Attack Impacting 75+ Publications
Lee Enterprises, a major newspaper publisher and the parent company of The Press of Atlantic City, has confirmed a ransomware attack that disrupted operations across at least 75 publications. The cybersecurity breach caused widespread outages, impacting the distribution of…
Google Cloud Introduces Quantum-Safe Digital Signatures
As quantum computing advances, Google Cloud is taking a significant step toward securing its platform against future threats. The company has announced the introduction of quantum-safe digital signatures in its Cloud Key Management Service (KMS), currently available in preview. …
GitHub Scam: Fake Game Mods Steal User Credentials and Data
An advanced malware campaign exploiting GitHub repositories masked as game mods (and cracked software) has been found, revealing a risky blend of automated credential harvesting and social engineering tactics. While going through articles on social engineering, cybersecurity expert Tim found…
DBS Bank to Cut 4,000 Jobs Over Three Years as AI Adoption Grows
Singapore’s largest bank, DBS, has announced plans to reduce approximately 4,000 temporary and contract roles over the next three years as artificial intelligence (AI) takes on more tasks currently handled by human workers. The job reductions will occur through natural…
Scammers Exploit Google and PayPal’s Infrastructure to Steal Users Private Data
Cybersecurity experts discovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that used Google Ads and PayPal’s infrastructure to defraud users and obtain sensitive personal information. The attackers abused vulnerabilities in Google’s ad standards and PayPal’s “no-code checkout” feature to create fake payment…
AI-Driven Changes Lead to Workforce Reduction at Major Asian Bank
Over the next three years, DBS, Singapore’s largest bank, has announced plans to reduce the number of employees by approximately 4,000 by way of a significant shift toward automation. A key reason for this decision was the growing adoption…
Lending App Data Breach Leaves Sensitive Customer Information Unprotected
A major digital lending platform has reportedly exposed sensitive customer data due to a misconfigured Amazon AWS S3 bucket that was left unsecured without authentication. Security researchers discovered the breach on November 28, 2024, but the issue remained unresolved…