In a ransomware attack, the British Library staff passports have been leaked online, where the threat actors are demanding a ransom of £600,000 (to be paid in Bitcoin) in order to retrieve the stolen documents. The responsibility of the attack…
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Websites Must Allow Users to “Reject All” Cookies, UK Regular Warns
Some of the most popular websites in the country have received warnings from Britain’s data protection regulator that they could face penalties if they continue to force users to accept advertising cookies. The top websites in the UK were…
Securing Reality: The Role of Strict Laws and Digital Literacy in the Fight Against Deepfakes
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in response to the growing concern in India regarding deepfakes, which are the manipulation of appearances for deceptive purposes using artificial intelligence, has issued an advisory to social media intermediaries, requesting they…
APT29 Strikes: WinRAR Exploits in Embassy Cyber Attacks
During the latest wave of cyberattacks, foreign embassies have been the target of a malicious group known as APT29. They have employed a highly complex attack method that takes advantage of weaknesses in WinRAR, a widely used file compression software.…
LummaC2 Malware Introduces Innovative Anti-Sandbox Technique Utilizing Trigonometry
The LummaC2 malware, also known as Lumma Stealer, has introduced a novel anti-sandbox technique that utilizes trigonometry to avoid detection and steal valuable information from infected hosts. Outpost24 security researcher Alberto Marín highlighted this method, stating that it aims…
After Qakbot, DarkGate and Pikabot Emerge as the New Notorious Malware
The PikaBot malware has been added to the already complicated phishing campaign that is transmitting the darkGate malware infections, making it the most sophisticated campaign since the Qakbot operation was taken down. The phishing email campaign began in September 2023,…
Guarding the Gate: How to Thwart Initial Access Brokers’ Intrusions
The term “Access-as-a-service” (AaaS) refers to a new business model in the underground world of cybercrime in which threat actors sell one-time methods to gain access to networks to infiltrate networks for as little as one dollar. One group…
Russian Hackers Target Ukraine’s Fighter Jet Supplier
A cyberattack on a Ukrainian fighter aircraft supplier has been reported, raising concerns about whether cybersecurity risks in the region are increasing. The incident—attributed to Russian hackers—highlights the need to have robust cyber defense strategies in a world where…
What are Hardware Security Keys, and is it Safe to Use Them?
Have you ever witnessed someone use a tiny device to log in by tapping it or plugging it into a USB port? Have you ever wondered why they require such things? The most reliable form of authentication that is…
Google CEO Warns of Potential Security Risks Associated with Sideloading Apps
In recent years, sideloading apps, the practice of installing apps from sources outside of official app stores, has gained significant traction. While Android has always embraced this openness, Apple is now facing pressure to follow suit. This shift in…