In a striking revelation from the cybersecurity sector, almost all of the top 100 banks in the United States experienced breaches linked to third-party vendors last year, with every one of the ten largest banks facing similar issues. Research conducted by SecurityScorecard highlights that while a staggering 97% of financial…
Emerging Trends in Social Media Scams Highlight Evolving Cyber Threats Recent investigations have uncovered a sophisticated network of scammers employing seemingly legitimate social media accounts to lure potential victims. These operations, meticulously coordinated, rely on scripted interactions to engage targets effectively. Behind the scenes, managers oversee the intricate processes of…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Proposed Amendment to Computer Misuse Act Fails amid Bloc Vote Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 18, 2024 Image: Shutterstock The House of Lords recently rejected a proposed amendment to the United Kingdom’s Computer Misuse Act that aimed to establish legal…
A new collaboration has emerged between NSW Police and ID Support NSW, aimed at fortifying efforts against cyber crime and responding more adeptly to incidents of identity theft. This partnership underscores a strategic initiative to dock resources and expertise, enhancing the fight against increasingly pervasive digital threats. The organizations formalized…
In a significant development within the realm of cybersecurity, researchers from Dr. Web have uncovered a newly active Linux malware campaign that is predominantly targeting businesses and individual users in Southeast Asia. This discovery was made as part of an investigation into a reported malware incident by one of their…
Critical Flaws Leave Thousands of SonicWall Devices Vulnerable to Cyberattacks Recent investigations have revealed that many SonicWall network security devices are at risk due to critical vulnerabilities, with an alarming number being unsupported or lacking necessary security patches. A report from Bishop Fox has identified over 25,000 SonicWall SSLVPN devices…
Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Data Breach at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center NEWTOWN, Pa., Dec. 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Edelson Lechtzin LLP has launched an investigation into reported data privacy infringements involving Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and its El Paso branch, collectively referred to as Texas…
The U.S. Senate has approved the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), circumventing previous efforts to attach amendments aimed at curtailing excessive government surveillance practices. This legislation, deemed essential by its proponents, is now poised for President Joe Biden’s signature, thereby enshrining significant enhancements to the contentious Section 702 of the…
In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, the Serbian hacker group, IntelBroker, has made headlines for its audacious breaches of major corporations, including Apple Inc., Facebook Marketplace, AMD, and Zscaler. They have recently claimed to have compromised Cisco’s infrastructure, reportedly releasing around 2.9 GB of data purporting to originate from…
