This week’s cybersecurity update delves into various evolving threats, including a sophisticated phishing technique used by Russian threat actors. Covering issues from device code phishing to cloud-based attacks, this summary transforms complex technicalities into comprehensible insights, tailored for tech-savvy professionals. ⚡ Threat of the Week The recent disclosure from Microsoft…
Data Breach at FinWise Bank Exposes Sensitive Information of 689,000 Customers FinWise Bank, a community bank based in Utah, has reported a significant data breach involving the unauthorized access of sensitive customer information by a former employee, occurring after the individual’s employment had ended. The breach was initially detected on…
In a significant cybersecurity revelation, researchers have identified two severe vulnerabilities affecting mySCADA’s myPRO, a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system widely utilized in operational technology environments. This discovery poses a critical security threat, as these flaws could enable malicious actors to gain unauthorized control over affected systems, as…
Recent cybersecurity investigations have unveiled that hackers affiliated with the North Korean government are employing a revamped variant of the backdoor malware known as Dtrack. This malware is specifically targeting a diverse array of sectors across multiple countries, including Germany, Brazil, India, Italy, Mexico, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and the…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Escalating Economic Impact on Jaguar Land Rover and Its Suppliers Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • September 16, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Jaguar Land Rover, a leading British automotive manufacturer, has announced an extension of its production pause until late September, marking the…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing scrutiny following a significant data breach concerning its intelligence division. This incident, revealed through a data leak, raises critical questions about the agency’s approach to domestic surveillance, a concern already voiced by privacy advocates since the DHS’s establishment post-September 11 attacks. The…
Kering, the French luxury conglomerate that owns prestigious brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen, has reported a significant data breach affecting the personal information of potentially millions of customers globally. This cyber incident has raised serious concerns about the integrity of consumer data in the luxury retail sector.…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has updated its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog to include a severe security vulnerability affecting NAKIVO Backup & Replication software. This addition arises from confirmed instances of active exploitation, prompting urgency for remedial action across affected enterprises. The specific vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-48248,…
The Hive ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has executed attacks against more than 1,300 organizations globally, amassing illicit earnings of around $100 million by November 2022. This malicious enterprise has demonstrated an extensive reach, impacting a variety of sectors, most notably healthcare and public health, as well as government facilities and critical…
