The University of Greenwich has reported its second data breach of the year, stemming from an incident involving the unauthorized release of sensitive information by a disgruntled former student. This situation raises serious concerns about data security practices within academic…
A recent investigation has uncovered a significant malicious campaign leveraging harmful Android applications to pilfer users’ SMS messages, with activity dating back to at least February 2022. This large-scale operation purportedly involves over 107,000 unique malicious app samples aimed at…
In today’s rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, organizations are often confronted by threats that were previously underestimated or overlooked. A recent advisory issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in partnership with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and…
Polyfill.io Supply Chain Attack Compromises Over 110,000 Websites In a concerning development for e-commerce and web developers, Google has responded to a supply chain attack targeting the widely used Polyfill.io service. The attack follows the acquisition of the domain by…
Google Issues Urgent Update to Fix Active Zero-Day Vulnerability in Chrome On January 16, 2024, Google unveiled critical updates aimed at addressing four significant security vulnerabilities within its Chrome browser, notably including an active zero-day flaw. This vulnerability, designated as…
Title: Analyzing App Location Permissions Amid Privacy Concerns In a growing focus on privacy, both Android and iOS platforms offer users insight into app permissions related to location data. Users are now able to manage their choices regarding whether an…
In recent years, the landscape of cybercrime has become increasingly perilous, with ransomware attacks surging in both frequency and sophistication. Cybercriminal organizations have gained notoriety for infiltrating targeted networks, encrypting vital databases, and effectively locking out businesses from their critical…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Emerging Ransomware Group Utilizes Rust-Based Tools in New Attack Strategies Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • October 23, 2024 Image: Shutterstock A newly formed ransomware group has emerged with advanced capabilities, reportedly developing tools designed to bypass…
Transforming UK Education: The Growing Importance of Data Security The educational landscape in the UK is currently in a state of significant transition, influenced heavily by ongoing political changes following the recent EU referendum. With the Department for Education assuming…
A recent investigation has unveiled a disturbing trend in which threat actors are exploiting the Stack Exchange platform to lead unsuspecting software developers towards malicious Python packages. These packages have the potential to drain cryptocurrency wallets, highlighting an ongoing battle…
