Socure to Acquire Effectiv: A $136 Million Investment to Enhance Identity Verification Solutions In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its identity verification capabilities, Socure, based in the Lake Tahoe region of Nevada, has announced plans to acquire Effectiv, a…
An alarming new phishing campaign has emerged, linked to an unidentified threat actor exploiting a significant flaw in the email security configurations of Proofpoint, an established email security vendor. Utilizing an improperly configured routing system, the actor has dispatched millions…
Court Grants Preliminary Approval for Cash App Data Breach Settlement The recent developments surrounding the Cash App data breach have culminated in preliminary approval from the court for a settlement, with the official claim form now made available under judicial…
Patch Released for Critical RCE Vulnerability in Ollama AI Platform Cybersecurity experts have unveiled a significant security vulnerability in the Ollama open-source artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure platform, leading to the potential for remote code execution (RCE). The flaw, designated as…
Albanian Organizations Targeted by Wiper Malware in Renewed Cyber Offensive A new surge of cyberattacks has been observed against Albanian organizations, primarily utilizing a destructive wiper malware identified as No-Justice. This attack, reported by ClearSky, a cybersecurity firm, has led…
In recent developments, fundraising efforts by the NAFO (North Atlantic Fellas Organization) have shifted away from the social media platform X, previously known as Twitter, moving to more secure communication channels like Discord, Signal, and Telegram. This decision comes in…
Irish Data Protection Commission Fines LinkedIn for GDPR Breaches The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has issued a substantial fine of 310 million euros against LinkedIn, citing violations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This enforcement action underscores the…
Understanding Trends in the Cybercriminal Underground: Insights from Cybersixgill The realm of cybercrime has become increasingly complex and sophisticated, as evidenced by the findings of Cybersixgill’s recent report, "State of the Underground 2024." This annual analysis details the evolving landscape…
A historic cyberattack has recently come to light, surpassing all previous breaches in the healthcare sector. In February 2024, UnitedHealth Group, the world’s largest healthcare company by revenue, was targeted in a sophisticated ransomware attack that compromised the personal information…
Google’s Project Naptime: A New Framework for AI-Driven Vulnerability Research In a notable development for cybersecurity, Google has introduced a groundbreaking framework named Project Naptime. This innovative approach harnesses the capabilities of large language models (LLMs) to streamline vulnerability research,…
