Les Miroirs St-Antoine Inc., a longstanding company in the St-Jérôme region, is grappling with the aftermath of an alleged ransomware attack orchestrated by the infamous Everest Group. Founded in 1956, Les Miroirs St-Antoine specializes in glazing and aluminum products…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Protecting Users Against Bugs: Software Providers’ Scalable Attempts
Ransomware assaults, such as the one on Change Healthcare, continue to create serious disruptions. However, they are not inevitable. Software developers can create products that are immune to the most frequent types of cyberattacks used by ransomware gangs. This blog…
Qlik Sense Servers Prone To Cactus Ransomware Threats
Security experts are urgently warning about the vulnerability of thousands of Qlik Sense servers to potential ransomware attacks by the troubling Cactus group. Despite prior disclosures of vulnerabilities by Qlik, many organisations remain at risk due to unpatched systems.…
Defense-in-Depth: A Layered Approach for Modern Cybersecurity
The cybersecurity landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years. Malware, phishing attempts, and data breaches have grown in frequency and scope, prompting organisations to invest more time and money into enhancing their cybersecurity strategies. Organisations should be aware of…
Japanese Authorities Deploy Counterfeit Payment Cards to Alert Victims of Support Scams
Japanese police has initiated a unique strategy involving the placement of counterfeit payment cards in convenience stores to safeguard elderly individuals from tech support scams and unpaid money fraud. These fake cards, labeled as “Virus Trojan Horse Removal Payment…
Apple ID Shuts Down: Users Panic While Trying to Reset Password
Apple IDs serve as the gateway to our digital ecosystem. They unlock access to our beloved photos, messages, apps, and more. But what happens when that gateway suddenly slams shut, leaving us confused outside? Recently, Apple users have been struggling…
Banish Browser Clutter: How to Easily Remove Junk Files on Android
A web browser on users’ Android phones may collect data, such as cookies and cache, that can be useful, but can also be unwanted and may pose a security risk to their privacy. It is recommended that users clear…
Teachers’ Taxes Fraudulently Filed in Glendale Ransomware Attack
The Glendale Unified School District recently found itself at the center of a distressing situation when teachers, nurses, counsellors, and other faculty members received an unexpected notification from the IRS: their taxes had already been filed. What unfolded was…
Why Shouldn’t You Upload Files So Readily On Your Browser?
The digital society we live in has made it abundantly clear that being cautious about online activities goes beyond avoiding suspicious links. Recent findings by cybersecurity researchers have surfaced a new ransomware threat that exploits web browsers, potentially putting users’…
Cactus Ransomware Exposes Thousands of Vulnerable Qlik Sense Servers
Many organizations remain dangerously vulnerable to the Cactus ransomware group, despite security researchers warning of the threat five months ago. The Cactus ransomware group exploits three vulnerabilities in QlikSense’s data analytics and business intelligence platform. Two vulnerabilities were released…