Experts suggest that a significant operation, believed to be based in China, is employing a drop-shipping scheme that facilitates the sale of controversial or potentially illegal products. Zach Edwards, a senior threat researcher at cybersecurity firm Silent Push, highlights that this operation likely acts as a reshipper, capitalizing on low-cost…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese Hackers Allegedly Target U.S. Treasury Department Offices Related to Economic Sanctions By Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 2, 2025 Chinese nation-state hackers infiltrated several U.S. Treasury Department offices. (Image: Shutterstock) A recent cyber intrusion linked to Chinese hackers has successfully breached…
A recent report from Domo has revealed that the number of internet users worldwide has soared to an unprecedented 5.52 billion, indicating a significant shift in digital engagement as artificial intelligence (AI) technologies begin to disrupt established online platforms. This change raises questions about the future of major internet players…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Do Hyeong Kwon Extradited to the U.S. for Alleged Multibillion-Dollar Investor Fraud Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 2, 2025 Do Hyeong Kwon in May 2022. (Image: FAQX / CC-BY) U.S. authorities have confirmed the extradition of Do Hyeong Kwon, co-founder and…
A recent cybersecurity incident has compromised sensitive student data in Rutherford County Schools, raising significant concerns about the integrity of educational data protection. The breach has affected a range of personal information, prompting officials to investigate the scale and implications of the attack. The target of this breach was the…
Endpoint Security, Identity & Access Management, Security Operations New Vulnerability Bypasses Clickjacking Protections, Leads to Account Compromise Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 2, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Cybercriminals have discovered a novel method of executing clickjacking attacks by exploiting the brief moment between two mouse clicks. This tactic allows them to…
India Becomes Second Most Targeted Nation for Cyber Attacks in 2024 In a stark revelation, India has been identified as the second most targeted country for cyber attacks globally, with a reported 95 entities suffering from data breaches in 2024. This alarming statistic is outlined in the ThreatLandscape Report 2024…
Kip Meintzer, a senior executive at Check Point Software Technologies, recently highlighted the alarming capabilities of artificial intelligence in cybercrime during an investor conference. He asserted that AI has empowered hackers to create highly convincing phishing emails, marking a significant evolution in online threats. According to the U.S. Cybersecurity and…
Japan’s NTT Docomo, the country’s leading mobile carrier, has recently suffered a cyber intrusion, following a significant attack earlier on Japan Airlines (JAL). The incident occurred early today and led to major disruptions in Docomo’s billing services, leaving many users unable to finalize their transactions. Fortunately, it has been reported…
