A coalition of councils, solicitors, an NHS trust, and law enforcement agencies in the UK has faced significant backlash for disclosing sensitive personal information of domestic abuse victims. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued stern warnings, indicating that…
New Cyber Threat: Mongolian Skimmer Campaign Revealed Cybersecurity experts have recently uncovered a sophisticated digital skimmer campaign utilizing Unicode obfuscation techniques to deploy a skimmer known as “Mongolian Skimmer.” Researchers from Jscrambler noted that the obfuscated nature of the script…
In the first half of this year, Australian government agencies encountered two significant data breaches attributed to “rogue employees or insider threats.” This alarming trend coincides with a broader surge in data breaches across Australia, which have reached a three-and-a-half-year…
Critical Security Flaw in Telerik Report Server Requires Immediate Updates Progress Software has issued a strong recommendation for users to promptly update their Telerik Report Server instances due to a newly discovered critical security vulnerability that poses a significant risk…
Emerging Malware Threat Targets Android Devices Using Compromised WordPress Sites Cybersecurity experts have identified a newly discovered malware strain specifically targeting Android devices, exploiting compromised WordPress sites to obscure its command-and-control (C2) communications and evade detection. This malware, referred to…
Newly Discovered Cyber Toolkit Reveals Evolving Threats to Data Security Recent research has unveiled a sophisticated toolkit designed for cyber espionage, characterized by its modular architecture and diverse functionalities developed in multiple programming languages. This toolkit aims to enhance flexibility…
Data Breach at ChoiceDNA Exposes Sensitive Customer Information In a significant data breach, ChoiceDNA, an Indiana-based provider of genetic DNA testing and facial matching services, has inadvertently exposed approximately 8,000 sensitive records. This incident highlights critical vulnerabilities in data security…
Joint Investigation Launched into 23andMe Data Breach by British and Canadian Regulators In a significant development for data protection and cybersecurity, British and Canadian privacy authorities have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the major data breach that transpired at the…
Threat actors continuously adapt their strategies to circumvent cyber defenses, employing creative tactics to compromise user credentials. A notable method is the hybrid password attack, which integrates multiple cracking techniques, enhancing their efficacy. This multifaceted approach leverages the strengths of…
Fidelity Investments has recently disclosed a data breach that occurred in mid-August, affecting more than 77,000 of its customers. The nature of the breach raises significant concerns about the security posture of the company, particularly in relation to its customer-facing…
