Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Cybercrime Additionally: Python Library Update Compromises Credentials; Drug Cartels Launder Profits Through Tether Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • November 28, 2024 Criticism from crypto firms has been directed at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s vague expanded definition of “dealer.” (Image: Shutterstock) This week, ISMG compiled…
Cyberattack Disrupts Operations at UK’s Wirral University Teaching Hospital Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH), a prominent healthcare provider in the UK and a part of the NHS Foundation Trust, has suffered a significant cyberattack that has considerably disrupted its operations. The incident, made public on Monday, has resulted in extensive…
Microsoft Unveils AI-Enhanced Recall Amid Privacy Concerns In a significant development for the tech world, Microsoft has launched a preview version of its long-anticipated AI-driven Windows Recall feature. After encountering multiple delays since its initial announcement in May, the Recall aims to enhance user productivity by taking periodic screenshots of…
Cybersecurity: Your Workforce, Your Shield In a recent incident that underscores the growing importance of cybersecurity, businesses have been reminded that their most valuable asset—their workforce—acts as the first line of defense against cyber threats. A report from People Matters emphasizes the critical role that employees play in safeguarding sensitive…
Researchers Identify First Bootkit Targeting Linux Systems Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a significant advancement in malware threats with the identification of the first bootkit specifically engineered to compromise Linux systems. Dubbed "Bootkitty," this malicious software operates within the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI), manipulating the boot process for harmful intents.…
Microsoft Reveals New AI-Powered Windows Recall with Enhanced Privacy Features Microsoft has recently showcased a preview of its highly anticipated Windows Recall feature, a tool that aims to provide users with an intelligent way to access snapshots of their PC activity. Initially announced in May, Windows Recall has faced multiple…
Major Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Personal Information In a significant cybersecurity incident, SL Data Services, LLC, operating under the name Propertyrec, has suffered a massive data breach that has exposed over 644,000 records amounting to 713 GB of sensitive information. This incident raises serious concerns about the potential for identity…
T-Mobile has announced the termination of its relationship with a provider network deemed responsible for a recent security incident involving attempts to breach its systems. The company revealed that while there were efforts by threat actors to access sensitive information, no private data was compromised during these incidents. The recent…
Russian Hacker Capitalizes on Long-Standing IoT Vulnerabilities to Build BotnetsIn a troubling development within the cybersecurity landscape, a hacker known online as “Matrix,” believed to be operating out of Russia, has been leveraging known vulnerabilities in Internet of Things (IoT) devices to establish a formidable botnet. This botnet is capable…
