Trend Analysis: Rise of Data Leak Detection Tools In an increasingly digital world, brands are responding to the ever-looming threat of data breaches by developing advanced data leak detection tools. These systems are designed to continuously monitor the internet for potential leaks of intellectual property belonging to companies and individuals.…
Identity and authentication management provider Okta has reported a security breach affecting 134 of its 18,400 customers, following a compromise of its support case management system. The breach occurred between September 28 and October 17, 2023. During this period, an unauthorized actor accessed sensitive HAR files that contained session tokens,…
A new malvertising campaign has emerged, leveraging Meta’s advertising platform to distribute the SYS01 infostealer, a malware threat that specifically targets Facebook users. This campaign is known for its ability to steal personal information and has been primarily focused on men aged 45 and older, disguising itself as advertisements for…
In recent years, an alarming surge in ransomware attacks has left small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) facing unprecedented security threats. These escalating cyber incidents have not only jeopardized sensitive data but have also led to significant operational downtime and financial strain. Continuous assaults on SMBs often translate into millions lost…
Change Healthcare has confirmed that it has informed approximately 100 million Americans of a potential data breach related to a ransomware attack that occurred in February 2024. This incident represents the largest recorded breach of protected health information in the country. It has affected wide segments of the U.S. healthcare…
IBM’s 2024 Cost of a Data Breach Report Highlights Rising Expenses and Challenges IBM has unveiled its annual Cost of a Data Breach Report, revealing that the global average cost associated with data breaches reached a staggering $4.88 million in 2024. This figure represents a notable 10% increase from the…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced on Thursday the inclusion of a significant security vulnerability associated with the Oracle WebLogic Server in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This action follows compelling evidence that the flaw is actively being exploited in the wild, raising concerns for organizations…
Israeli Higher Education and Tech Sectors Targeted in Sophisticated Cyber Attacks Israeli higher education and technology institutions have faced a wave of cyber attacks that began in January 2023, with attackers aiming to deploy previously unknown wiper malware. These targeted breaches included attempted data theft and the installation of malware…
A recent analysis by Zimperium has revealed sophisticated evasion techniques utilized by a new variant of the FakeCall Trojan, which complicate the identification of its malicious code. Originally, researchers believed these apps might belong to a previously undiscovered malware family. However, further investigation revealed that the obfuscation involved concealing harmful…
