An attacker is reportedly injecting malware into infected devices using popular VPN applications to gain remote control of the devices they are attacking. Google’s Managed Defense team reported this disturbing finding, which sheds light on how malicious actors use…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Cloudflare CDN Vulnerability Exposes User Locations on Signal, Discord
A threat analyst identified a vulnerability in Cloudflare’s content delivery network (CDN) which could expose someone’s whereabouts just by sending them an image via platforms such as Signal and Discord. While the attack’s geolocation capability is limited for street-level…
Japan’s New Active Cyber Defence Strategy to Counter Growing Threats
Japan is taking decisive steps to enhance its cybersecurity through a new strategy of “active cyber defence.” This approach enables authorized hackers working for the police or Self-Defence Forces (SDF) to infiltrate servers and neutralize cyber-attack sources before they…
IPany VPN Compromised in Supply Chain Attack Deploying Custom Malware
South Korean VPN provider IPany fell victim to a supply chain attack orchestrated by the China-aligned hacking group “PlushDaemon.” The attackers compromised IPany’s VPN installer, embedding a custom malware named ‘SlowStepper’ into the installer file, affecting customers upon installation.…
Credentials of Major Cybersecurity Vendors Found on Dark Web for $10
As a result of recent findings on dark web marketplaces, it has been found that many account credentials from major security vendors are being sold. According to Cyble, the rise of information stealers has been largely responsible for this…
Critical Flaws in VPN Protocols Leave Millions Vulnerable
< p style=”text-align: justify;”> Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are widely trusted for protecting online privacy, bypassing regional restrictions, and securing sensitive data. However, new research has uncovered serious flaws in some VPN protocols, exposing millions of systems to potential…
Best Tor Browser Substitute for Risk-Free Web Surfing
Anonymous Browsing: Tools and Extensions for Enhanced Privacy < p style=”text-align: justify;”> Anonymous browsing is designed to conceal your IP address and location, making it appear as though you are in a different region. This feature is particularly useful…
A Closer Look at Torrenting and Its Applications
Downloading through a peer-to-peer (P2P) network referred to as torrenting involves either using torrent files or magnet links to download files. Torrent files are index files that provide the necessary information to locate certain files, segments of files, or…
T-Mobile Enhances Cybersecurity with Yubikey Security Keys
T-Mobile has taken a significant step in enhancing its cybersecurity by adopting Yubikey security keys for its employees. The company purchased over 200,000 security keys from Yubico, deploying them across all staff, vendors, and authorized retail partners. The rollout,…
Cyber Threats in Hong Kong Hit Five-Year Peak with AI’s Growing Influence
Hong Kong experienced a record surge in cyberattacks last year, marking the highest number of incidents in five years. Hackers are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen their methods, according to the Hong Kong Computer Emergency Response Team…