Maintainers of the Gentoo Linux distribution have confirmed the details surrounding a recent cyber incident that led to unauthorized access of its GitHub account. Last week, attackers gained control over the Gentoo organization, altering repository content and locking out legitimate developers from the platform. The attack temporarily rendered the development…
A federal judge in Minnesota ruled last Saturday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents breached the Fourth Amendment by forcibly entering a resident’s home without a judicial warrant. This judgment highlights ongoing concerns regarding ICE’s internal directives, which permit agents to enter homes with an administrative warrant, a policy…
New Backdoor Trojan Targets South Korean Organizations: An In-Depth Analysis Security researchers at Symantec have identified a new Backdoor Trojan known as “Duuzer,” which enables hackers to gain remote access and control over infected systems. This malware primarily targets organizations in South Korea, aiming to extract sensitive information from compromised…
A staggering 149 million stolen usernames and passwords for platforms like TikTok, Disney+, Netflix, Roblox, and numerous crypto wallets have been discovered online without any form of security authentication. This incident highlights the critical need to secure your digital identity in light of a recent massive data leak. A substantial…
Cerner-Linked Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Munson Patients A recent data breach involving Cerner, a prominent health information technology company, has led to the exposure of personal data pertaining to patients of Munson Healthcare. This incident highlights critical vulnerabilities within healthcare data management systems and the increasing need for…
Recent intelligence has identified that malicious actors are actively exploiting a severe security vulnerability in the WooCommerce Payments WordPress plugin. This flaw is part of a large-scale, targeted campaign that threatens numerous websites reliant on the plugin. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-28121 with a CVSS score of 9.8, is classified…
Recent findings from security researchers have unveiled a novel malware strain capable of infecting systems with either a cryptocurrency miner or ransomware, depending on configuration settings that dictate the most profitable scheme. This dual-functionality indicates a strategic evolution in cybercriminal tactics, aiming to optimize revenue generation through diverse exploitation methods.…
Former Hacker’s Journey: From Crime to Cybersecurity Advocate In a recent statement, a once notorious black hat hacker shared insights into his transformation after serving his prison sentence. “When I was involved in hacking, I felt isolated and paranoid. However, working with ethical hackers has given me a sense of…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, 000Webhost, one of the leading providers of free web hosting services worldwide, has experienced a data breach that has compromised the personal information of over 13.5 million customers. The breach has exposed sensitive data including usernames, plaintext passwords, email addresses, IP addresses, and last names.…