As a result of the attack, some computer systems and services are temporarily disrupted, causing files to be inaccessible and certain functions to operate slower than usual.
Category: Cyber Security News
North Korea’s Lazarus hacking group has reportedly used the Tornado Cash mixing service to launder $23 million stolen during a November 2023 cyberattack on the HTX cryptocurrency exchange.
The breach was discovered on February 16, 2024, and after an investigation conducted with the help of cybersecurity experts, the nature of the breach was determined, and remediation actions were taken.
According to a new report, SIM-swapping crimes are rising worldwide, mainly committed by eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identity Modules) users. eSIMs are digitally stored SIM cards that are embedded using software into devices. As a result, hackers are now attempting to exploit vulnerabilities within th…
The operators behind the DarkGate malware have been taking advantage of a recently patched flaw in Windows SmartScreen through a phishing scheme. This campaign involves circulating counterfeit Microsoft software installers to spread the malicious code.Researchers from Trend Micro, along with others,…
In recent months, cybersecurity researchers have observed a concerning surge in search-based malvertising campaigns, with documented incidents nearly doubling compared to previous periods. Amidst this uptick in online threats, one particular malware variant has captured the attention of experts: Fak…
A recent study conducted by the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) has uncovered a concerning trend in the cybersecurity field. The study reveals that many cybersecurity professionals, facing low pay and high stress, are resorting to engaging in cybercrime activities on the dark we…
The Cybercrime Atlas initiative has shifted into its operational phase in 2024, marking a significant milestone in global cybersecurity efforts. Originating from discussions at the RSA Conference two years prior, the initiative aims to dismantle cybercriminal networks by mapping out their rela…
The cyberattack’s widespread destruction underscores how threat actors can do significant damage by targeting a relatively unknown vendor that serves a vital operational function behind the scenes.The AlphV ransomware group disrupted basic operations to the critical systems of US healthcare services…
The ransomware actor ‘ShadowSyndicate’ was observed scanning for servers vulnerable to CVE-2024-23334, a directory traversal vulnerability in the aiohttp Python library. […]…
Like Spectre, the new GhostRace exploit could give attackers a way to access sensitive information from system memory and take other malicious actions….
Whoopsies in Ireland and Scotland speak to a tenuousness of cyber protections for sensitive private healthcare data….
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) disclosed a cyber incident on Friday after unknown attackers breached 11 IMF email accounts earlier this year. […]…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) is recovering $2.3 million worth of cryptocurrency linked to a “pig butchering” fraud scheme that victimized at least 37 people across the United States. […]…
PornHub has now added Texas to its blocklist, preventing users in the state from accessing its site in protest of age verification laws. […]…