Cyber Security
Ransomware Ring Detained after Attacking 71 Countries
Law enforcement agencies from seven countries have recently busted “key figures” behind an international ransomware operation that was operating from several locations inside Ukraine.
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AntiFake Is Your Armor Against Audio Deepfakes
Advances in artificial intelligence spurred developments in realistic speech synthesis, and while the technology can potentially improve lives through personalized voice assistants and accessibility-enhancing...
Microsoft alerts CyberLink to North Korean threat
Microsoft has alerted the software company CyberLink regarding the misuse of its software by the North Korean group “Diamond Sleet”, a cyber gang that...
DDoS Attacks Became Stronger in 2023
A new twist has been introduced to the DDoS attack narrative, with novel approaches allowing cybercriminals to bypass geoblocking defenses, flooding servers more frequently...
Personal Data from Hundreds of Schools Leaked- Endangering Minors
Close to a million files containing sensitive private information of minors were left completely exposed to anyone on the internet, thus posing a threat...
Allow “Reject All” or Else- New UK Laws Require Easy User Customization
All websites in the UK received a 30-day deadline from Britain’s Information Commissioner’s Office to ensure that they allow users to both accept and...
Hacked By the Hacker Hunter- Cybersecurity Executive Caught Hacking Hospitals to Boost Business
In a strange and surprising turn of events, the former chief operating officer of the cybersecurity company admitted to hacking two US hospitals in...
Russia Attacked by Allies- Most Cyberattacks on the Country Come from China and North Korea
A recent report shows that diplomatic relations do not necessarily extend to cyberspace- most cyberattacks on Russia are apparently coming from its allies. Turns...
FBI Warns of New Ransomware Group “Scattered Spider”
The FBI is warning organizations of the ransomware group “Scattered Spider” that has for the past year breached dozens of American firms and stolen...
Security Protocols Against Misuse of Digital Surveillance
In our increasingly digital society, privacy is getting more and more important, and according to the European General Data Protection Regulation there is a...
Quantum Breakthrough Minimizes Cybersecurity Threats
These cybersecurity experts from China are keeping data safe by tapping into quantum physics.
The increasing use of cloud storage has brought with it an...
Call for Startups – iHLS Innovation Centre
iHLS is an accelerator for the security sector and its various unique characteristics that provides startups with recognition, international exposure, access to investors and...
New Malvertising Campaign Targets Windows Geeks
A new malware campaign targeting visitors of the “Windows Report” portal was uncovered by security experts at the cyber firm Malwarebytes. In this campaign,...
QR Code-Based Phishing Attacks are on the Rise
QR code-based phishing attacks (also called “quishing”) are rising, with threat actors using malicious QR codes to steal valuable data and money. Furthermore, experts...
European Space Agency Will Use AI to Tackle Space Dangers
The European Space Agency (ESA) announced that it will use artificial intelligence to reduce space garbage and protect infrastructure from space-based threats like space...
Amateur Cybercriminals Targeted by Fake Malware
Is there honor among thieves? Don’t be so sure- cybersecurity firm HP Wolf Security has detected fake malware designed to lure wannabe digital crooks...
Password Reuse is Still a Major Threat
44% of users worldwide reportedly reuse their passwords on multiple accounts, putting tons of sensitive data at risk.
Dashlane is a password manager, and its...
40 Countries Pledge No Ransoms for Cybercriminals
In an alliance led by the US, forty countries pledge to never pay ransoms, leaving cybercriminals without one of their main funding mechanisms. The...
Browser Extensions are Stealing Your Passwords
A group of digital security researchers at the University of Wisconsin–Madison discovered that contrary to popular belief, our data is not always protected when...
The Vulnerabilities of Smart Home Tech
Our homes and home appliances are constantly getting smarter, getting upgraded, connecting to your WiFi, and using apps on your mobile phone. However, according...
The AI Race Over Cybersecurity and Cybercrime
Not long after the public was introduced to artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT, scammers launched programs like FraudGPT to assist criminals by crafting an...
Ransomware Attacks Reach Record Levels
This September marks a never-before-seen level of ransomware attacks, with 514 victims exposed in leak sites and new threat actors emerging, as revealed by...
