A data breach incident involving the UK-based transgender charity Mermaids has attracted significant attention after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a £25,000 fine. The breach occurred due to the charity’s internal email group, which was established several years ago…
Cybersecurity Weekly Recap: Takedowns, DDoS Attacks, and Emerging Threats The realm of cybersecurity continues to evolve with alarming speed, as evidenced by the latest developments in the threat landscape. One significant topic this week is the prevalence of "pig butchering"…
Game Freak Confirms Data Breach: An Insider’s Look at the Security Incident In a recent announcement, Game Freak, the acclaimed video game development company known for its work on the Pokémon franchise, has confirmed that it has experienced a significant…
A Beijing-linked state-sponsored hacking group known as Daggerfly has targeted organizations in Taiwan and a U.S. non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in China, deploying an upgraded suite of malware tools in its most recent campaign. This sophisticated operation highlights the group’s…
A newly identified backdoor malware known as Kapeka has been linked to ongoing cyberattacks targeting Eastern European nations, particularly Estonia and Ukraine, since at least mid-2022. This flexible backdoor is believed to be associated with the Russian advanced persistent threat…
ESET Research has uncovered a troubling expansion of the Telekopye scam network, which now targets popular accommodation booking services such as Booking.com and Airbnb. This development marks a significant shift in the landscape of online scams, where fraudulent activities have…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 1.4 Billion User Accounts Linked to Tencent In a significant cybersecurity incident, threat actor Fenice has reportedly leaked a staggering 1.4 billion user accounts purportedly associated with Tencent, a prominent Chinese technology and internet services company.…
In a significant data breach, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has accidentally exposed sensitive personal information of over 10,000 officers and civilian staff. The disclosed data includes names, ranks, and work locations, creating severe implications for security amid…
Organizations are experiencing staggering financial losses, estimated between $94 billion and $186 billion annually, due to the vulnerabilities present in Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and the automated exploits conducted by malicious bots. This alarming statistic is highlighted in a report…
IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report Indicates Growing Threats and Rising Costs In a recent release, IBM (NYSE: IBM) unveiled its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, highlighting a staggering increase in the global average cost of…
