Coupang, the largest e-commerce platform in South Korea, has reported a significant data breach that impacts nearly its entire domestic user base. The breach has affected over 33.7 million customers, exposing sensitive information such as names, phone numbers, email addresses, physical addresses, and user order histories. The company first identified…
SonicWall, a leading provider in internet security solutions such as firewalls and VPNs, recently acknowledged that it has been targeted in a sophisticated cyberattack affecting its internal infrastructure. The San Jose-based firm reported that the intrusion exploited zero-day vulnerabilities associated with its secure remote access offerings, specifically the NetExtender VPN…
On Monday, Google revealed a sophisticated cyber campaign orchestrated by a North Korean state-sponsored group aimed at security researchers involved in vulnerability research and development. This latest information highlights the increasing threat posed by adversaries adept at manipulating credible sources in the cybersecurity community. The Threat Analysis Group (TAG) at…
Cybersecurity experts have revealed a recently patched vulnerability within TikTok that could have compromised the personal data of users associated with phone numbers linked to their accounts. This security issue, identified by Check Point Research, raised significant concerns regarding possible data harvesting for malicious purposes. The vulnerability targeted users who…
A sophisticated phishing campaign observed since May 2020 has been increasingly targeting corporate leaders across various sectors, including manufacturing, real estate, finance, government, and technology. The primary objective is to extract sensitive information from these high-ranking individuals. This campaign employs social engineering techniques, specifically by sending emails that falsely notify…
In 2020, enterprises faced unprecedented IT challenges as they rapidly transitioned to remote work and embraced automation technologies. As the year drew to a close, companies began to reassess their cybersecurity infrastructures in an effort to prepare for a return to normalcy in 2021. However, the revelation of a significant…
The surge of online activities during the COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented opportunities for cybercriminals, enabling them to exploit an expanded pool of potential victims. As businesses, educational institutions, and individuals migrated online, they became increasingly vulnerable to an array of cyberattacks, including “zoombombing,” where unauthorized individuals disrupted Zoom meetings…
Law enforcement agencies across eight countries have successfully dismantled the infrastructure of Emotet, a prominent email-based malware that has facilitated numerous botnet-driven spam campaigns and ransomware attacks over the past decade. This significant initiative, named “Operation Ladybird,” marked an unprecedented global collaboration among authorities from the Netherlands, Germany, the U.S.,…
Understanding Operational Security: The Importance of Prioritizing Digital Safety Operational security (OpSec) is a critical concept that relates to safeguarding sensitive information before crises arise. It involves the proactive implementation of protective measures to avoid potential risks down the line, reflecting an almost time-travel-like foresight. In today’s digital age, where…
