In a growing trend, U.S. police departments and federal agencies are employing controversial surveillance tactics known as reverse searches. These methods involve compelling big tech companies like Google to surrender extensive user data with the aim of identifying criminal suspects. …
In the shadowy world of cybersecurity, where nation-states and rogue actors engage in digital warfare, one man stood out—a vigilante hacker named Alejandro Caceres. His audacious mission: was to take down North Korea’s internet infrastructure. Caceres launched a one-man cyberwar…
The recent discovery of a backdoor in the XZ Utils, a vital tool for lossless data compression on Linux, has sent shockwaves through the tech community. This revelation poses a significant risk to nearly all Linux systems, prompting urgent…
Having social media software for managing users’ privacy settings, and security settings, and keeping track of recent news and marketing opportunities can provide a great way to keep in touch with family, and friends, and stay updated on recent…
Five hospitals in Ontario, which fell victim to a ransomware attack last autumn, are initiating a mass notification effort to inform over 326,000 patients whose personal data was compromised. The cyber breach on October 23, targeted Bluewater Health, Chatham-Kent Health…
Recent research from Waterfall Security Solutions has revealed important insights into the changing nature of cyberattacks on Operational Technology (OT) organizations. One key finding is the rise of hacktivist groups as major players in targeting OT systems. Additionally, the study…
Last Friday, Prudential Financial began informing over 36,000 people of a data incident that occurred in early February 2024. The breach, first disclosed in a regulatory filing with the SEC in February, occurred on February 4 and was purportedly…
A significant security breach has impacted the European Union’s law enforcement agency, Europol, according to a report by Politico. Last summer, a collection of highly confidential documents containing personal information about prominent Europol figures vanished under mysterious circumstances. The…
A recent investigation by Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies has revealed a concerning trend in cybercriminal activity targeting end-of-life (EoL) routers and IoT devices. The research sheds light on a sophisticated campaign utilising updated malware known as TheMoon, which…
Microsoft has taken a significant step forward in the realm of enterprise data privacy and compliance with the expansive expansion of its Priva platform. With the introduction of five new automated products, Microsoft aims to assist organizations worldwide in…