As part of an ongoing analysis of ransomware-as-a-service operations, a new operation known as VanHelsing has been identified. This operation demonstrates a sophisticated multi-platform capability, posing a significant cybersecurity threat. This new strain of ransomware is designed to be…
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Connor Moucka Extradited to U.S. for Snowflake Data Breaches Targeting 165 Companies
Connor Moucka, a Canadian citizen accused of orchestrating large-scale data breaches affecting 165 companies using Snowflake’s cloud storage services, has agreed to be extradited to the United States to face multiple federal charges. The breaches, which targeted high-profile companies…
Malware-Laden Game Removed from Steam as Security Concerns Grow
Steam, a leading digital distribution platform for PC games, recently removed Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution after users discovered it contained malware designed to steal sensitive data. The installer, disguised as a legitimate Windows process, executed evasive techniques, including launching and…
Google Deletes User Data by Mistake – Who’s Affected and What to Do
Google has recently confirmed that a technical problem caused the loss of user data from Google Maps Timeline, leaving some users unable to recover their saved location history. The issue has frustrated many, especially those who relied on Timeline…
North Korea Establishes Research Center 227 to Strengthen Cyber Warfare Capabilities
North Korea has reportedly launched a new cyber research unit, Research Center 227, as part of its efforts to enhance hacking capabilities and intelligence operations. According to Daily NK, this center is expected to function continuously, providing real-time support…
AI and Privacy – Issues and Challenges
Artificial intelligence is changing cybersecurity and digital privacy. It promises better security but also raises concerns about ethical boundaries, data exploitation, and spying. From facial recognition software to predictive crime prevention, customers are left wondering where to draw the…
Gmail Upgrade Announced by Google with Three Billion Users Affected
The Google team has officially announced the launch of a major update to Gmail, which will enhance functionality, improve the user experience, and strengthen security. It is anticipated that this update to one of the world’s most commonly used…
Frankenstein Scam: Here’s How to Safeguard Yourself Against Synthetic Identity Fraud
Identity theft is not always as straightforward as acquiring one person’s information; stolen identities can be put together from several sources. This rising crime, known as synthetic identity fraud or “Frankenstein fraud,” involves combining someone’s Social Security number with…
Ransomware Found in VSCode Extensions Raises Concerns Over Microsoft’s Security Review
Cybersecurity experts have discovered ransomware hidden within two Visual Studio Code (VSCode) Marketplace extensions, raising concerns about Microsoft’s ability to detect malicious software in its platform. The compromised extensions, named “ahban.shiba” and “ahban.cychelloworld,” were downloaded by users before security…
Attackers Exploit Click Tolerance to Deliver Malware to Users
The Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system has been a crucial component of modern cybersecurity for several years now. It is intended to enhance security by requiring additional forms of verification in addition to traditional passwords. MFA strengthens access control by…