UK Businesses Face Surge in Data Breaches According to a recent report from insurers, UK businesses are grappling with an alarming increase in data breaches. A study by (re)insurance group Chaucer revealed that, in the past year, the average UK…
The BlackByte ransomware group has been actively exploiting security vulnerabilities to facilitate its attacks, notably including a recently patched flaw in VMware ESXi hypervisors. Cisco Talos reports that threat actors are utilizing a combination of this vulnerability along with various…
In a troubling development in the cybersecurity landscape, CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm, is addressing significant operational disruptions caused by a flawed update to its Falcon platform, which has adversely affected numerous Windows devices globally. This situation has created an…
A new ransomware variant, identified as “Prince,” has emerged, targeting users in the United States and the United Kingdom. This sophisticated malware masquerades as legitimate communication from the British postal service, Royal Mail, making it particularly deceptive. According to a…
Title: £750,000 Fine Imposed on PSNI Following Data Breach Incident In a significant development concerning data security, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has been fined £750,000 by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for a serious breach of privacy.…
Fortra has disclosed a significant security vulnerability in FileCatalyst Workflow that could allow remote attackers to obtain administrative access. This flaw, designated as CVE-2024-6633, holds a critical CVSS score of 9.8, primarily due to the software’s reliance on a static…
Recent cybersecurity investigations have unveiled a sophisticated approach employed by threat actors, who are utilizing swap files on compromised websites to facilitate the operation of a persistent credit card skimmer designed to capture sensitive payment information. Security firm Sucuri identified…
Cybersecurity Risks Loom Over Streaming Services Amid Recent Breaches Streaming platforms, including industry leaders like Netflix, as well as niche services such as Crunchyroll, are confronting significant cybersecurity threats. In a landscape that has evolved rapidly, these services find themselves…
Malicious Actors Exploit AVTECH IP Camera Vulnerability in Botnet Campaign A significant cybersecurity threat has emerged as a long-standing high-severity vulnerability in AVTECH IP cameras has been exploited by cybercriminals. Known as CVE-2024-7029, this flaw, which has a CVSS score…
SaaS Security: Understanding the Risks and Solutions In the rapidly evolving landscape of business operations, Software as a Service (SaaS) applications have become indispensable. These applications host a vast array of sensitive data critical for various functions, including human resources,…
