In what has been recognized as the largest data breach to date, Yahoo is facing a significant existential challenge following the disclosure that approximately 500 million user accounts have been compromised. This incident complicates matters for the company, which has already been grappling with a noticeable decline in email traffic.…
BlackSuit Ransomware Demands Soar, Targeting Critical Infrastructure The BlackSuit ransomware strain has made headlines with exorbitant ransom demands, reaching as high as $500 million, including an individual request for $60 million. This alarming trend was highlighted in a recent advisory by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and…
Cisco Systems has recently experienced a significant data breach, resulting in the exposure of sensitive infrastructure information that could impact several high-profile organizations. The breach’s details reveal that the hackers accessed crucial data, raising alarms about the potential ramifications for various sectors that rely on Cisco’s technology. The primary targets…
A critical security vulnerability has been identified in the Progress Software MOVEit Transfer platform, posing significant risks to its users. This flaw, designated as CVE-2024-5806, has a high CVSS score of 9.1 and pertains to an authentication bypass issue. Shortly after the details surrounding this vulnerability emerged, attempts to exploit…
The Kasseika ransomware group has emerged as the latest threat actor exploiting the Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) technique to disable security processes on compromised Windows systems. This method allows cybercriminals to terminate antivirus software, facilitating the deployment of ransomware. Kasseika joins other prominent groups, including Akira, AvosLocker, BlackByte,…
For eight months, a notable figure in cryptocurrency tracing within law enforcement has experienced a reversal of fortune, as he finds himself imprisoned in Nigeria facing allegations of money laundering and tax evasion. This individual, who has played a pivotal role in developing techniques for tracking cryptocurrency transactions, is now…
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Europe Plans to Review Data Sharing Agreement in June Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • October 22, 2024 The United Kingdom is seeking to maintain a data-sharing agreement with the European Union. (Image: Shutterstock) The U.K. government is encouraged to…
Three individuals were apprehended following a significant data breach involving the Three mobile network, which led to unauthorized access to personal data and the theft of mobile devices. According to the company, while the breach did expose customer names and addresses, it did not compromise any financial data. The incident…
Ongoing Social Engineering Campaign Linked to Black Basta Ransomware Group Targets Enterprises A recent investigation has revealed an unfolding social engineering campaign that is reportedly associated with the Black Basta ransomware group. This campaign has led to multiple attempts to breach enterprise defenses, primarily aimed at credential theft and the…
