Microsoft has announced the release of its July 2018 security patch updates, addressing a total of 53 vulnerabilities across various products, including Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, and Microsoft Office, among others. This month’s updates target a wide range of systems and software, including the widely used Adobe Flash Player. Among…
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced formal indictments against 12 Russian intelligence officers in connection with the cyber intrusion of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. This development follows an extensive investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, aimed at uncovering the extent of…
Researchers from universities in New Mexico, Arizona, and Louisiana, along with professionals from Circle, have raised alarms regarding vulnerabilities in SMS communications, asserting these weaknesses are easily tested, verified, and exploited on a large scale. Their findings underscore that the existing threat landscape could be exploited with consumer-grade technology and…
New Jersey Woman Charged in Selena Gomez Email Hack In a significant cybercrime case, a 21-year-old woman from Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, has been charged with hacking into the email accounts of pop star and actress Selena Gomez. The accused, Susan Atrach, allegedly stole private photos and disseminated them online.…
A recent report highlights significant concerns over an emerging health privacy crisis in the United States, driven by invasive surveillance practices and inadequate legal protections. Patients are reportedly refraining from seeking necessary medical care due to fears that immigration agents could target them within healthcare settings, exacerbating treatment delays and…
In a twist amidst a complex legal struggle involving extradition, French authorities have emerged victorious in the case of Alexander Vinnik, a 38-year-old Russian national implicated in extensive cybercrime activities. A Greek court has ruled to extradite Vinnik to France rather than the United States or Russia, a decision that…
Microsoft has reported identifying and assisting the U.S. government in thwarting Russian hacking attempts aimed at at least three congressional candidates in the current election cycle, according to statements made by a senior executive during the Aspen Security Forum. While the company did not disclose the identities of these candidates,…
Since its emergence in December 2015, SamSam ransomware has evolved into a lucrative venture for cybercriminals, extracting nearly $6 million from its victims. Recent findings from Sophos reveal that the operators of SamSam have garnered over $5.9 million, drawn from 233 targeted victims, with an escalating profit trend averaging approximately…
Amnesty International has reported that a member of its staff was targeted by an advanced surveillance tool developed by the Israeli company NSO Group. This revelation underscores the ongoing threats posed by sophisticated cyber-espionage techniques, particularly in the realm of human rights activism. The NSO Group specializes in high-tech spyware…
