Thousands of Vastaamo Leak Victims Seek Enhanced Compensation In a significant development regarding the Vastaamo data breach, thousands of victims are actively pursuing higher compensation for the personal data exposed during the incident. This breach, which came to light in late 2020, involved the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive patient information…
Cybersecurity firm Cato Networks has published its latest findings in the Q2 2024 Cato CTRL SASE Threat Report, an in-depth analysis based on an extensive dataset of network flows—over 1.38 trillion—from more than 2,500 customers globally. This high volume of data, gathered between April and June 2024, reveals alarming trends…
Recently, Toyota has faced a significant data breach, which has resulted in the leak of an alarming 240GB of customer information. This incident underscores the growing cybersecurity threats that businesses are currently exposed to. As one of the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, Toyota has been a prime target for cybercriminals,…
Cybersecurity experts have recently uncovered a new strain of malware known as PG_MEM, specifically designed to mine cryptocurrency by exploiting vulnerabilities in PostgreSQL database instances. This malicious software employs brute-force tactics, wherein attackers repeatedly attempt to guess the database credentials, typically targeting systems with weak passwords. According to Assaf Morag,…
In a concerning development for cybersecurity in the Netherlands, a 19-year-old resident of Amersfoort has been apprehended for his involvement in phishing activities for the fourth time. This continued behavior indicates a troubling pattern, underscoring the challenges many organizations face in the realm of cybersecurity. The young individual’s repeated offenses…
GitLab Issues Urgent Security Update Following Discovery of Critical Vulnerability On Wednesday, GitLab announced the release of crucial security updates aimed at addressing 17 vulnerabilities, among which is a critical flaw that permits an attacker to execute pipeline jobs as an arbitrary user. This vulnerability, designated CVE-2024-6678, carries a CVSS…
New Cyber Threat Uncovered: Sophisticated Malware Dropper Targeting Windows Systems Cybersecurity experts have recently identified a previously unknown dropper that acts as a gateway for deploying advanced malware with the ultimate aim of compromising Windows systems. This discovery marks a significant development in the ongoing fight against cyber threats, particularly…
DragonRank Hacking Group Compromises Global Windows Servers: A Threat to Cybersecurity A cybercriminal organization known as DragonRank has recently been identified as having breached over 30 Windows servers around the world, including in Thailand, India, Korea, Belgium, the Netherlands, and China. This Chinese-speaking hacking group is primarily focused on exploiting…
As the new academic year begins, educational institutions are grappling with an alarming surge in ransomware attacks that threaten their operational integrity. A recent report from Sophos highlights the intensifying strain on IT infrastructure across universities, colleges, and schools of all sizes. The report emphasizes that institutions are facing escalating…
