Federal prosecutors announced the indictment of Rim Jong Hyok, a North Korean military intelligence operative, for his role in a conspiracy to hack into American healthcare providers, NASA, U.S. military bases, and international entities. The indictment, unveiled on July…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Telegram Users Cross 900 Million, Company Plans to Launch App Store
Aims to reach 1 Billion followers: Telegram founder Telegram, a famous messaging app crossed 900 million active users recently, it will aim to cross the 1 billion milestone by 2024. According to Pavel Durov, the company’s founder, it also plans…
Teen Hacker Linked to Hacking of Government Agencies, School Websites
A search warrant has been issued for the house of a sixteen-year-old teen who has been implicated in hacking multiple government and private organisation websites by the Philippine National Police’s Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG). Brig. Gen. Ronnie Cariaga, director of…
Hacker Alleges Theft of Piramal Group’s Employee Data; Company Denies Breach as “Erroneous and Misleading”
Recent reports have suggested that employee data belonging to Piramal Group, including names and email addresses of both current and former staff members, may have been compromised and offered for sale on the dark web. These allegations have understandably…
Pharmacy Network Sues Change Healthcare Post-Cyberattack
Several pharmacy groups joined several healthcare providers in suing Change Healthcare over the March cyberattack on their system that left it vulnerable to cyberattacks. There is an allegation that some healthcare providers will still have to wait for delayed…
Navigating the Impact of Major IT Outages: Lessons from the CrowdStrike Incident
On Friday, a critical software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to a massive outage, affecting around 8.5 million Windows machines globally. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preparedness for IT disruptions. Experts from…
AI and Vulnerability Management: Industry Leaders Show Positive Signs
Positive trend: AI and vulnerability management We are in a fast-paced industry, and with the rise of technological developments each day, the chances of cyber attacks always arise. Hence, defense against such attacks and cybersecurity becomes paramount. The latest research into…
EvilVideo Exploit: Telegram Zero-Day Vulnerability Allows Disguised APK Attacks
A recent zero-day vulnerability in Telegram for Android, dubbed ‘EvilVideo,’ has been exploited by attackers to send malicious Android APK payloads disguised as video files. This significant security flaw was first brought to light when a threat actor named…
Google Backtracks on Cookie Phaseout: What It Means for Users and Advertisers
In a surprising announcement, Google confirmed that it will not be eliminating tracking cookies in Chrome, impacting the browsing experience of 3 billion users. The decision came as a shock as the company struggled to find a balance between…
Are We Ready For The Next Major Global IT Outage? Here’s All You Need to Know
Last Friday, a glitch in the tech firm led to a global disruption impacting cross-sector activities. Hospitals, health clinics, and banks were impacted; airlines grounded their planes; broadcasting firms were unable to broadcast (Sky News went off the air);…