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Norwegian Ministries Hacked: Zero-Day Alert!

26 Jul 2023

Twelve Norwegian ministries fell victim to a cyberattack by threat actors who exploited a zero-day vulnerability in third-party software. The targeted Information and Communication Technology (ICT) platform, used by these ministries, suffered a significant breach that has raised alarms within the Norwegian government. While investigations are ongoing, authorities are still grappling with the implications of […]

Docker Hub Secrets: Container Security Wake-Up

18 Jul 2023

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the RWTH Aachen University in Germany have shed light on a critical vulnerability in container security. Their findings reveal that tens of thousands of container images hosted on Docker Hub, the popular cloud-based repository for Docker community, contain confidential secrets. This alarming discovery poses a significant threat, exposing software, […]

HCA Healthcare Disclose Data Breach

12 Jul 2023

HCA Healthcare, one of America’s largest healthcare facility owners and operators, recently disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 11 million patients. The breach occurred when a threat actor leaked samples of stolen data on a hacking forum, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures in the healthcare industry. On July 5th, 2023, a threat actor […]

Trojanized Super Mario Bros Game Installer

27 Jun 2023

In a recent discovery, researchers from Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) uncovered a concerning cybersecurity threat that involved a trojanized Super Mario Bros game installer for Windows. This malicious installer was cleverly designed to deliver multiple malware, including an XMR miner, SupremeBot mining client, and the Open-source Umbral stealer Gamers have always been an […]

Over 100,000 ChatGPT User Accounts on Dark Web

21 Jun 2023

In a world growing ever reliant on digital technologies and AI-based services, a significant cybersecurity incident has surfaced. Over 101,100 compromised OpenAI ChatGPT account credentials have found their way on illicit dark web marketplaces between June 2022 and May 2023. It’s a testament to the increasing threat that cybercrime poses to individual and business security […]

Ransomware Group Strikes: A Major Bank in Spain

6 Jun 2023

Globalcaja, one of the leading banks in Spain, recently fell victim to a ransomware attack orchestrated by the Play ransomware group. With over 300 offices spread across Spain, Globalcaja caters to the banking needs of more than half a million clients. The repercussions of the attack have impacted the bank’s operations, raising concerns over the […]

Types of Phishing Attacks: Recognize and Defend

23 May 2023

In today’s digital age, where technology dominates our daily lives, online security has become a paramount concern. Cybercriminals are constantly devising new ways to exploit unsuspecting individuals and gain access to their personal and financial information. One prevalent form of cybercrime is phishing attacks, which can lead to devastating consequences if not detected and prevented […]

Microsoft Teams: Lateral movement abuse exposed

18 May 2023

Researchers from the security company Proofpoint looked into the potential misuse of a Teams account by attackers and discovered some intriguing attack paths that might let criminals advance by launching more phishing attempts or tricking users into downloading harmful files. “ Proofpoint’s threat researchers recently analyzed over 450 million malicious sessions, detected throughout the second […]

WhatsApp introduce Chat Lock

16 May 2023

‘Chat Lock,’ a new WhatsApp privacy feature that enables users to prevent others from viewing their most private conversations, is currently being rolled out by Meta. “Locking a chat takes that thread out of your inbox and puts it behind its own folder that can only be accessed with your device’s password or biometric, like […]

Apple, Google team up vs. location-tracking

4 May 2023

A proposed industry-wide protocol being developed by Apple and Google is intended to address safety concerns and warn consumers when they are being tracked without their knowledge or consent using gadgets like AirTags. On 2nd May 2023 the companies released a joint statement mentioning “Today Apple and Google jointly submitted a proposed industry specification to […]

Google issue warnings on a new scam

27 Apr 2023

Users of Gmail are advised to keep a close eye on their inboxes for any believable scams that may attempt to steal their personal information. Users are presented with the fraud as a “Online Reward Program”. When users open the email, they are frequently informed that they have performed the 18.25 billionth Google search and […]

US, UK warn of hackers exploiting Cisco routers

20 Apr 2023

Cybersecurity and intelligence organizations in the United Kingdom and the United States have issued alerts on Russian nation-state actors APT28 using vulnerabilities in Cisco networking hardware that have since been fixed to conduct reconnaissance and launch malware against targets. APT28, often referred to as Fancy Bear, STRONTIUM, Sednit, and Sofacy, is a government-sponsored hacker organization […]