A Wall Street Journal report claims that Chinese hackers gained access to systems used for court-authorized wiretaps by breaking into the networks of major US telecommunications companies. The breach, which targeted companies such as Verizon Communications, AT&T, and Lumen…
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Federal Agencies Move Against North Korea’s Cybercrime Profits
The media have reported that the US government has filed yet another lawsuit to recover nearly $2.69 million worth of stolen digital assets from North Korea’s notorious Lazarus hacking group. It was filed on October 4, 2024, and concerns…
Qantas Employee Data Misuse: Over 800 Bookings Affected by Rogue Staff
Qantas recently experienced a security breach involving employees of India SATS, its ground handler in India. These employees exploited their access to alter customer bookings and divert frequent flyer points into their own accounts. The fraud, which occurred in…
Downside of Tech: Need for Upgraded Security Measures Amid AI-driven Cyberattacks
Technological advancements have brought about an unparalleled transformation in our lives. However, the flip side to this progress is the escalating threat posed by AI-driven cyberattacks. Rising AI Threats Artificial intelligence, once considered a tool for enhancing security measures, has…
Microsoft Urges Millions to Upgrade as Windows Support Ends, Security Risks Increase
Microsoft Windows users are facing increasing security risks as the end of support for older versions of Windows approaches. Recently, Microsoft warned 50 million users of outdated operating systems such as Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8.1 that they…
Why Trust Drives the Future of Cybersecurity Marketing
With the changing nature of threats in cyberspace becoming sharper by the day, business houses are seen as shy about entrusting their precious data to the cybersecurity firm of choice. Shallow, flashy, and blanket marketing tactics that worked a…
Apple Patches VoiceOver Flaw That Could Read Passwords Aloud
Recently, Apple fixed a serious flaw in its VoiceOver feature that caused privacy concerns for users of iPhones and iPads. The bug, known as CVE-2024-44204, allowed the VoiceOver accessibility tool to read saved passwords aloud, a serious concern for…
Overly Complex Passwords Could Weaken Security Measures
The creation and use of passwords is one of the areas where websites and mobile apps lay down rules for making them as safe as possible. However, a federal agency thinks some of the requirements do more harm than…
Google Begins Testing Verified Checkmarks for Websites in Search Results
Google has started testing a new feature in its search results that adds a blue checkmark next to certain websites, aiming to enhance user security while browsing. As of now, this experiment is limited to a small number of…
Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure: A Growing Threat to Global Security
During World War II, the U.S. Army Air Forces launched two attacks on ball bearing factories in Schweinfurt, aiming to disrupt Germany’s ability to produce machinery for war. The belief was that halting production would significantly affect Germany’s capacity…