Ransomware Groups Dominating 2023: What You Need to Know
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts the victim’s data and demands a ransom for its decryption. Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent years, affecting businesses, governments, and individuals alike. In 2023, ransomware groups are dominating the cybercrime landscape, using sophisticated techniques and tactics to evade detection and extort their […]
4 Effective Strategies to Sensitize Customers about Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is a crucial aspect of any business that deals with sensitive data, such as personal information, financial transactions, or intellectual property. However, many customers may not be aware of the risks and challenges that come with online activities, and may not take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their data. Therefore, it is […]
How to Integrate AI into Cybersecurity Strategy for Better Protection
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the cybersecurity landscape. AI-powered tools and techniques are being used to automate tasks, improve threat detection, and respond to incidents more quickly and effectively. For that reason, integrating AI into cybersecurity strategy is the best step for the company. The Benefits of Integrating AI into Cybersecurity Here are some […]
Cybersecurity Indicators and Tools to Measure the Impact on The Company
Cybersecurity is essential for businesses of all sizes. It helps to protect data, assets, and reputation from cyberattacks. But how can businesses measure the impact of their cybersecurity efforts? Organizations can use cybersecurity indicators and tools to learn more. Indicators of Cybersecurity Impact There are a number of indicators and tools that can be used […]
How to Train Employees on Cybersecurity Practices to Protect Your Business
In today’s digital world, businesses of all sizes are constantly threatened by cyberattacks. That’s why it’s essential to train employees on cybersecurity practices. By doing so, you can help to protect your company’s data and assets. Tips for Training Employees on Cybersecurity Practices Here are some tips for training employees on cybersecurity practices: Start with […]
Inception Attack: A New Threat to AMD Zen CPUs
Researchers from ETH Zurich have discovered a new and powerful transient execution attack called Inception that can leak privileged secrets and data using unprivileged processes on all AMD Zen CPUs, including the latest models. Read: Cisco confirms hack last May The Inception attack works by exploiting a feature of AMD Zen CPUs called speculative execution. […]
Serco Inc Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Thousands
Serco Inc, the Americas division of multinational outsourcing company Serco Group, has disclosed a data breach that affected over 10,000 individuals. The breach occurred after attackers stole the personal information of current and former employees, contractors, and suppliers from a third-party vendor’s MoveIT managed file transfer (MFT) server. Read: Brave Search Launches Its Own Image […]
Brave Search Launches Its Own Image and Video Search Features
Brave Search, the privacy-focused search engine that aims to compete with Google and Bing, has announced a major update to its service. The search engine now offers its own image and video search capabilities without relying on third-party providers. Read: How Hacktivists Fund Their Operations: A Cybercrime Perspective Previously, users of Brave Search who wanted […]
How Hacktivists Fund Their Operations: A Cybercrime Perspective
Hacktivism is a form of online activism that uses hacking techniques to promote a political or ideological cause. Hacktivists may target websites, networks, or data of governments, corporations, or other entities that they oppose or want to expose. Read: How to Avoid NFTs Fraud: Tips from the FBI However, hacktivism is not only about disrupting […]
How to Avoid NFTs Fraud: Tips from the FBI
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are unique digital assets that can represent anything from art to music to domain names. They have become a popular way for creators and collectors to monetize their work and passion. However, they have also attracted the attention of criminals who are looking to scam unsuspecting buyers and steal their cryptocurrency and […]
Spotify Down: Users Report Outage on August 4
Spotify, one of the world’s most popular music streaming services, experienced a major outage on Thursday, August 4. Many users reported that they could not access the app or play any songs on their devices. Some also complained about error messages and glitches on the Spotify website. Read: How to Protect an Android Device from […]
How to Protect an Android Device from Versioning Attacks
Versioning is a common tactic malicious actors use to slip malware on Android devices after evading the Google Play Store‘s review process and security controls. In this blog post, Eagle Tech will explain what versioning is, how it works, and what users can do to protect their devices from it. Read: How to Avoid Losing […]
How to Avoid Losing the Google Account Due to Inactivity
Google has recently announced that it will start deleting inactive accounts on December 1st, 2023. This means that any user who has a Google account that they haven’t used or signed into within two years could lose access to data and services. Read: Hawaiʻi Community College Pays Ransom to NoEscape Ransomware Gang Why is Google […]
Hawaiʻi Community College Pays Ransom to NoEscape Ransomware Gang
Hawaiʻi Community College (HCC) has admitted that it paid a ransom to ransomware actors to prevent the leaking of stolen data of approximately 28,000 people. The data included personal and financial information of students, faculty, and staff. HCC is an accredited public community college operating two campuses on the island of Hawaii and is part […]
FIA World Endurance Championship drivers’ data exposed by Le Mans Endurance Management
Le Mans Endurance Management, the company that operates the FIA World Endurance Championship‘s website, has leaked the personal data of hundreds of drivers by leaving their IDs and drivers’ licenses publicly accessible on Google Cloud Storage, according to a report by Cybernews. Read: WormGPT: A New Threat for Business Email Compromise How the data breach […]
WormGPT: A New Threat for Business Email Compromise
Cybercriminals are using a new AI-based tool to create convincing phishing emails and launch business email compromise (BEC) attacks, according to a report by security firm SlashNext. The tool, called WormGPT, is based on the same technology as ChatGPT, a popular chatbot that generates realistic and engaging conversations in multiple languages. However, unlike ChatGPT, which […]
No more passwords: GitHub rolls out passkey support in public beta
GitHub has made a significant step forward in enhancing the security and convenience of its platform by launching passwordless authentication support in public beta. This feature, which is available for users who opt-in, enables them to replace their security keys with passkeys, a new type of credential that works across devices and browsers. Read: Exchange […]
Exchange email accounts hacked by a Chinese hacking group, Microsoft says
A recent report from Microsoft reveals that a Chinese hacking group, known as Storm-0558, has compromised the email accounts of more than two dozen organizations around the world, including government agencies in the US and Western Europe. The report, published on June 16, 2023, states that Microsoft began investigating these incidents after receiving reports from […]
Nickelodeon Confirms Data Leak, But Says It’s Mostly Old Stuff
Nickelodeon, the popular kids’ TV channel owned by Paramount, has confirmed that some of its data was leaked online by an unknown source. However, the company says that most of the leaked data is old and outdated, and does not affect its current operations or projects. Read: The Port of Nagoya was hit by a […]
The Port of Nagoya was hit by a ransomware attack
The Port of Nagoya, the largest and busiest port in Japan, has been targeted in a ransomware attack that currently impacts the operation of container terminals. The attack was detected on July 4, 2023, and affected the “Nagoya Port Unified Terminal System” (NUTS). Read: YouTube will limit video views for ad blocker users worldwide According […]