March 2023: A Record-Breaking Month for Ransomware Attacks
If experts consider ransomware attacks to be a serious threat to businesses and organizations, they are shocked by the latest statistics from NCC Group, a global cybersecurity firm. According to their report, March 2023 was the most prolific month recorded by cybersecurity analysts in recent years, measuring 459 attacks, an increase of 91% from the […]
LockBit Ransomware Reportedly Attacked Banco de Venezuela
Ransomware attacks are becoming more frequent and sophisticated, targeting various sectors and organizations around the world. One of the latest victims of this cyber threat is Banco de Venezuela, the largest bank in the country, which reportedly suffered a LockBit ransomware attack on April 19. Read: March 2023: A Record-Breaking Month for Ransomware Attacks How […]
WhatsApp Enhances User Privacy with Three New Security Features
WhatsApp announced the introduction of several new security features: Device Verification, Account Protect, and Automatic Security Codes. These features are designed to enhance the privacy and security of WhatsApp users, who rely on the app for personal and professional communication. WhatsApp presents these three new features Device Verification is a feature that helps prevent mobile […]
Kodi Forum Data Breach: What to Know
Kodi, the popular open-source media player and streaming suite, has recently disclosed a data breach that occurred in February, 2023. Hackers gained unauthorized access to the organization’s MyBB forum database, which contained user data and private messages, and attempted to sell it online. The breach affected approximately 400,000 members who used the forum to discuss […]
How to be protected from ransomware in 2023
Ransomware is a type of malicious software that encrypts the victim’s data and demands a ransom for its decryption. It is one of the most prevalent and damaging cyber threats in the world today. According to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, ransomware attacks are expected to cost the global economy $265 billion by 2031. For […]
Cybersecurity Outsourcing Offered by Eagle Tech Corp
Cybersecurity outsourcing is a growing trend among businesses that want to protect their data and systems from cyber threats. Not every company has the resources, expertise, or time to manage their own cybersecurity needs. This service involves hiring an external provider or a third-party team to handle some or all of the security tasks for […]
MacStealer: a new threat to macOS users that can steal passwords from iCloud Keychain
Mac users should pay attention to a new threat that is targeting their devices. Security researchers have discovered a new malware named MacStealer, and it can steal passwords and other sensitive data from the iCloud Keychain and web browsers. Read: An open-source bug caused a payment data leak on ChatGPT What is MacStealer? MacStealer is […]
An open-source bug caused a payment data leak on ChatGPT
Users of ChatGPT, the popular chatbot service powered by OpenAI’s language model, might want to check their accounts for any suspicious activity due to an open-source bug. A recent data breach has exposed the personal and payment information of some ChatGPT Plus subscribers, as well as their conversation histories with the chatbot. Read: How to […]
City of Toronto hit by ransomware attack, data leak by Clop gang
The City of Toronto has become the latest victim of a cyberattack by the Clop ransomware group, which has been exploiting a vulnerability in a file transfer tool used by many organizations. The city confirmed that some of its data was accessed by unauthorized parties through a third-party vendor on March 20, 2023. Clop ransomware […]
How to Protect Your Gmail Account from North Korean Hackers
Anyone using Gmail as their primary email service may risk having messages stolen by North Korean hackers. According to a joint cybersecurity advisory from Germany and South Korea, a hacking group known as Kimsuky has been using malicious Chrome extensions to spy on the Gmail account of diplomats, journalists, government agencies, university professors, and politicians. […]
Healthcare provider ILS suffered a data breach affecting 4.2 million people
Healthcare provider ILS (Independent Living Systems), a Miami-based healthcare administration and managed care solutions services, suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of 4.2 million individuals. Read: The impact of a year-long cyberattack on LA Housing Authority According to a statement issued by the company, an unauthorized actor obtained access to certain systems […]
The impact of a year-long cyberattack on LA Housing Authority
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) has revealed that it suffered a data breach following a ransomware attack on December 31, 2022. The public housing agency, which provides affordable housing to low-income families in LA, said that unauthorized actors accessed its network and endpoints between January 15 and December 31 of […]
GitHub steps up security for active developers – 2FA requirement coming soon
GitHub, the world’s largest cloud-based provider of software development tools and services, announced that it will soon make two-factor authentication (2FA) mandatory for active developers. Starting next week, any developer who wants to access their account at GitHub must set up 2FA to continue using the service. Read: The FBI is investigating a data breach […]
The FBI is investigating a data breach affecting House Representatives and staff
The news that the FBI is investigating a data breach impacting the US House members and staff have been making headlines recently. The breach was on the DC Health Link’s servers, the organization that administers the health care plans of the US House members, their staff, and their families. Read all the details in the […]
WH Smith Suffers Major Data Breach
Recently surfaced that British retailer, WH Smith, has suffered a data breach that exposed information belonging to current and former employees. It operates 1,700 locations across the United Kingdom and employs over 12,500 people, reporting a revenue of $1.67 billion in 2022. Know the details in the following lines. Read: The U.S. Marshals Service Investigates […]
The U.S. Marshals Service Investigates Ransomware Attack
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), a bureau within the Justice Department, recently revealed that it is investigating a ransomware attack that affected “a stand-alone USMS system.” The USMS is responsible for apprehending fugitives, protecting federal judges, assuring the safety of government witnesses and their families, and managing seized assets. They said the attack occurred on […]
Dole Food Company Suffers Ransomware Attack
Dole Food Company, one of the world’s largest producers of fruits and vegetables, recently suffered a ransomware attack that impacted their operations. The company immediately took steps to contain the attack and investigate the incident. There are few details about the attack; Dole so far has shared that the impact is limited. Read: Activision confirms […]
Activision confirms data breach in December 2022
Activision, the video game giant behind popular games such as Call of Duty, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft, confirmed that they had suffered a data breach that exposed sensitive information of their employees and games. According to the company’s statement, the breach was discovered in early December 2022: “on December 4, 2022, our information security […]
Reddit Suffers Cyberattack
Reddit, one of the world’s most popular websites, suffered a cyberattack on Sunday evening, allowing hackers to access internal business systems and steal internal documents and source code. The following lines will explain the details. The cyberattack that affected Reddit The company revealed that the hackers employed a phishing lure, targeting Reddit staff with a […]
Scammers are Exploiting the Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis in Turkey and Syria
The humanitarian crisis in Turkey and Syria due to a series of earthquakes is a tragedy. Unfortunately, it is being compounded by scammers who are taking advantage of the situation by stealing donations through the abuse of legitimate platforms like PayPal and Twitter. Keep reading to find out all the details. Read: Microsoft Outlook Outage […]