A prominent threat actor known as IntelBroker, notorious for orchestrating several high-profile data breaches, has now set its sights on Apple. The hacker successfully leaked the company’s source code associated with several internal tools, announcing this development through a…
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Fast Food Giant Jollibee Suffers Major Cyberattack, 32 Million Affected
Jollibee Foods Corp., a fast-food company specializing in Filipino fare, is investigating a report of a data breach in its delivery service system, adding its name to a growing list of companies which have been targeted by hackers in…
Behind the Breach: Understanding the Change Healthcare Cyberattack
Change Healthcare, a company that handles medical billing, claims processing, and other critical healthcare functions, fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack. The attackers gained unauthorized access to the company’s systems, compromising a vast amount of sensitive data. The Breach UnitedHealth…
The Importance of Whitelisting Scanner IPs in Cybersecurity Assessments
In the realm of cybersecurity, ensuring the safety and integrity of a network is a multifaceted endeavor. One crucial aspect of this process is the regular assessment of potential vulnerabilities within the system. As a cybersecurity professional, our work revolves…
Cybercriminals Target UPI Payments: How to Stay Safe
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has transformed the infrastructure of digital transactions in India, providing a fast, easy, and secure method for payments. However, its rapid adoption has also attracted the attention of cybercriminals. This article delves into the…
New Infostealer ‘Fickle Stealer’ Targets Sensitive Data Using Multiple Distribution Methods
Security experts are raising alarms about a new infostealer named Fickle Stealer, which is being disseminated through various techniques across the internet. Fickle Stealer engages in typical malicious activities, such as stealing sensitive files, system information, browser-stored files, and…
The Speed and Efficiency of Modern Password-Cracking Techniques
With minimal expense and a bit of time, passwords can be cracked much faster than expected using a smart brute-force guessing algorithm. A recent analysis by Kaspersky revealed that 59% of 193 million real passwords were cracked in under…
Five Tips to Avoid Financial Fraud
Banks, credit card companies, the government, and a variety of other entities are continually looking for new ways to protect your money and data. But scammers never appear to be far behind. According to a 2023 Ipsos poll conducted…
Terrorist Tactics: How ISIS Duped Viewers with Fake CNN and Al Jazeera Channels
ISIS, a terrorist organization allegedly launched two fake channels on Google-owned video platforms YouTube and Facebook. CNN and Al Jazeera claimed to be global news platforms through their YouTube feeds. This goal was to provide credibility and ease the spread…
Phishing Alert: Spotting the ‘Vahan Parivahan’ Speeding Violation Ticket Scam
There is no doubt that traffic violations have also been victimized by scammers, as have most online services, as phishing has become one of the new ways in which unsuspecting victims have been tricked into giving out their personal…