Tech behemoths Microsoft and Google have teamed up to phase out outmoded TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols in a decisive drive to strengthen online security. TLS protocols are essential for protecting internet connections because they guarantee that data is kept…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
New York’s Geofencing Ban: A Game Changer for Advertisers
The New Law on Geofencing New York has recently passed a new provision in its state budget that prohibits advertisers from geofencing healthcare facilities. This law, which was passed in May, has made it increasingly difficult for advertisers who want…
Mirai Botnet Variant ‘Pandora’ Hijacks Android TVs
Pandora, a variant of the Mirai botnet, has been identified targeting budget-friendly Android-based television sets and TV boxes. It utilizes these devices as part of a botnet to execute distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. Mirai is a type of harmful…
Johnson & Johnson Reveals: IBM Data Breach Compromised Customer Data
Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems (Janssen) recently informed their CarePath customers of a third-party data breach involving IBM, that has resulted in the compromise of their sensitive information. IBM is a technology service provider for Janssen. In particular, it…
Elon Musk Claims he Withheld Starlink to Deny Attack on Russian Navy Fleet
Elon Musk claimed that he turned down a proposal from the Ukrainian government to turn on his Starlink satellite network near Sevastopol, the port city of Crimea, last year in order to support an assault on the Russian navy…
From Vulnerabilities to Vigilance: Addressing Software Supply Chain Attacks
Cybersecurity experts have long been concerned about the possibility of supply chain attacks mainly due to the chain reaction that can be triggered by just one attack on one supplier, which can lead to a compromise of the entire…
LastPass Security Breach Linked to Series of Crypto Heists, Say Experts
Security experts allege that some of the LastPass password vaults, which were stolen in a security breach towards the end of 2022, have now been successfully breached, leading to a series of substantial cryptocurrency thefts. According to cybersecurity blogger…
The Cybersecurity Crisis: Dating App “Coffee Meets Bagel (CMB)” Hacked, Over 620 Million Accounts Compromised
Photo by kalhh on Pixabay In an increasingly digital world, the threat of cyber-attacks is more prevalent than ever. This article delves into an alarming case of cybersecurity breach involving a popular dating platform, which led to over 620…
Data Privacy Concerns Surround Period Tracking Apps
Period tracking apps have become increasingly popular among women seeking to monitor their menstrual cycles, plan pregnancies, or simply stay informed about their health. However, recent reports have raised serious concerns about the handling of user data by these apps.…
North Korean Threat Actors Stole $41 Million in Online Casino Heist
This week, cyber attackers set their sights on Stake.com, an online casino game and sports betting platform. They successfully made away with around $41 million in cryptocurrencies. The FBI has pinpointed North Korea and its infamous state-supported hacking group,…