Data Breaches Impose Heavy Financial Costs on Companies, New Report Reveals ExtraHop®, a frontrunner in cloud-native network detection and response (NDR), has unveiled a report illustrating the staggering financial implications of significant data breaches on publicly traded companies. The analysis…
The recent cyber incident involving the MITRE Corporation has shed light on the intricacies of the attack, with the earliest signs of compromise identified as far back as December 31, 2023. This breach, which came to public attention in April…
A newly identified variant of Apple macOS malware, known as XLoader, has been discovered in the wild, cleverly disguised as a productivity application named “OfficeNote.” This development raises significant concerns for users in professional environments, as the malware specifically targets…
International Police Coalition Targets Cybercrime Networks In a significant crackdown on cybercriminal activities, an international coalition of law enforcement agencies has successfully disrupted a variety of online scams, including phishing attempts, credential theft, and ransomware distribution. This operation, known as…
The recent emergence of the malware known as ToxicPanda has raised alarms particularly among Android users. This malicious software, which is primarily aimed at extracting sensitive financial information, notably bank account details, has garnered attention for its deceptive tactics. ToxicPanda…
Nokia Investigates Alleged Data Breach Involving Source Code Leaked on Hacking Forum Nokia, the Finnish telecommunications giant, is currently investigating troubling reports regarding the alleged leak of its source code on a criminal hacking forum. The situation has sparked concern…
A significant security vulnerability has been identified in the LayerSlider plugin for WordPress, posing a serious risk of unauthorized data exposure. This flaw, known as CVE-2024-2879, has been assigned a critical CVSS score of 9.8, indicating its severity. The vulnerability…
Organizations Increase Use of AI and Automation to Mitigate Data Breaches In 2024, the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report has highlighted a significant and concerning trend: the global average cost of a data breach has escalated to $4.88…
A vulnerability classified as high-severity has been discovered in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin for WordPress, which is currently being exploited by cybercriminals to forge unauthorized administrator accounts on affected websites. This alert originated from WPScan, which detailed that the flaw,…
The FBI has issued a warning that North Korean cyber actors may seek to liquidate more than $40 million in stolen cryptocurrency. This announcement surfaced on Tuesday amid ongoing investigations into recent blockchain activities linked to a group identified by…
