In a significant cybersecurity oversight, Meta disclosed a failure to adequately protect the passwords of hundreds of millions of users, raising alarms about its data protection practices. The incident, which came to light in 2019, highlights the critical importance of…
In an era defined by digital interconnectedness, cybercriminals are increasingly targeting major global events through advanced cyber attacks. These malicious actions are often motivated by a desire for notoriety or as a means to raise awareness on critical national or…
AI-Driven Cloud Security Firm Stream.Security Secures $30 Million Investment for Growth Stream.Security, a cloud security startup spearheaded by a former Nvidia executive, has successfully completed a Series B funding round, raising $30 million. This investment is aimed at enhancing product…
In what has been recognized as the largest data breach to date, Yahoo is facing a significant existential challenge following the disclosure that approximately 500 million user accounts have been compromised. This incident complicates matters for the company, which has…
BlackSuit Ransomware Demands Soar, Targeting Critical Infrastructure The BlackSuit ransomware strain has made headlines with exorbitant ransom demands, reaching as high as $500 million, including an individual request for $60 million. This alarming trend was highlighted in a recent advisory…
Cisco Systems has recently experienced a significant data breach, resulting in the exposure of sensitive infrastructure information that could impact several high-profile organizations. The breach’s details reveal that the hackers accessed crucial data, raising alarms about the potential ramifications for…
A critical security vulnerability has been identified in the Progress Software MOVEit Transfer platform, posing significant risks to its users. This flaw, designated as CVE-2024-5806, has a high CVSS score of 9.1 and pertains to an authentication bypass issue. Shortly…
The Kasseika ransomware group has emerged as the latest threat actor exploiting the Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) technique to disable security processes on compromised Windows systems. This method allows cybercriminals to terminate antivirus software, facilitating the deployment of…
For eight months, a notable figure in cryptocurrency tracing within law enforcement has experienced a reversal of fortune, as he finds himself imprisoned in Nigeria facing allegations of money laundering and tax evasion. This individual, who has played a pivotal…
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Europe Plans to Review Data Sharing Agreement in June Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • October 22, 2024 The United Kingdom is seeking to maintain a data-sharing agreement with the…
