Hacktivists turning to ransomware spread
The landscape of cybercrime has undergone a significant transformation, with hacktivists increasingly abandoning their ideological motivations in favor of lucrative financial gains. A recent report…
Month: August 2024
DICK’s Sporting Goods says confidential data exposed in cyberattack
DICK’S Sporting Goods, the largest chain of sporting goods retail stores in the United States, disclosed that confidential information was exposed in a cyberattack detected…
Notorious Iranian Hackers Have Been Targeting the Space Industry With a New Backdoor
The Iranian government-backed hacking group known as APT 33 has been active for more than 10 years, conducting aggressive espionage operations against a diverse array…
Research Unveils Eight Android And iOS That Leaks Users Sensitive Data
The eight Android and iOS apps fail to adequately protect user data, which transmits sensitive information, such as device details, geolocation, and credentials, over the…
Updating taxation: Can AI and data analysis help with HMRC’s human resources problem?
According to the House of Commons, there were approximately 5.6 million private sector businesses in the UK as of 1 January 2023, 0.8% more than…
32 Million Sensitive Records Exposed From Service Management Provider
A significant data breach occurred at ServiceBridge, a technology company specializing in field service management. An unsecured database housing a substantial volume of sensitive business…
New LummaC2 Malware Variant Uses PowerShell, Obfuscation to Steal Data
Ontinue has discovered a new LummaC2 malware variant with increased activity, using PowerShell for initial infection and employing obfuscation and process injection to steal sensitive…
Dragos Platform updates streamline OT threat and vulnerability workflows
Dragos announced the latest release of the Dragos Platform, an OT network visibility and cybersecurity platform. The updates provide industrial and critical infrastructure organizations with…
APT-C-60 Group Exploit WPS Office Flaw to Deploy SpyGlace Backdoor
Aug 28, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Attack / Vulnerability A South Korea-aligned cyber espionage has been linked to the zero-day exploitation of a now-patched critical remote code…
Global cyber spend to rise 15% in 2025, pushed along by AI
Worldwide end-user cyber security spending is predicted to grow by just over 15% year-on-year over the course of 2025, hitting a new high of $212bn…
Multiple Vulnerabilities in AI Platforms Exposes Sensitive Data to Anyone
Artificial intelligence (AI) platforms have become integral tools for businesses and organizations worldwide. These technologies promise efficiency and innovation, from chatbots powered by large language…
TDECU MOVEit Data Breach, 500,000+ Personal Data Exposed
Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) has disclosed that the personal information of over 500,000 members was exposed due to a security compromise involving a…