X’s Update on Block Feature Raises Data Privacy Concerns Under DPDP Act In a significant update that has captured the attention of privacy advocates and cybersecurity experts alike, social media giant X (formerly Twitter) has modified its block feature, enabling users who have been blocked to view public posts of…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Social Engineering Tehran Lures Aerospace Sector with Malicious Job Offers Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • November 14, 2024 Image: Shutterstock In a disturbing development, Iranian state-sponsored hackers are reportedly adopting tactics used by their North Korean counterparts to infiltrate…
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities Worsen in Massachusetts Amidwave of Data Breaches In Massachusetts, residents are experiencing a troubling surge in data breaches that is compromising personal information on an unprecedented scale. A recent report from Hoodline revealed that over 2,400 breaches occurred across the state last year, impacting nearly 7 million individuals.…
In December 2023, KrebsOnSecurity unveiled the real identity of the elusive Russian cybercriminal known as Rescator. Mikhail Shefel, a Moscow resident, is alleged to have trafficked over 100 million stolen payment card details from major retailers such as Target and Home Depot between 2013 and 2014. In a recent interview,…
Cyber-attacks targeting government entities and major business websites have become as prominent a threat as physical insurgency and terrorism. On October 2, 2024, a significant ransomware attack struck Uttarakhand, rendering the State Government’s operations nearly ineffective. Over 90 key government websites, including essential platforms such as the Chief Minister’s Helpline,…
Vaccine Skeptic Appointed to Lead HHS: Implications for Health Privacy and Cybersecurity In a significant political move, President-elect Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a well-known vaccine skeptic, as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This decision has…
Sberbank, a major state-affiliated banking and financial services institution in Russia, has disclosed an alarming breach that exposes approximately 3.5 billion pieces of personal data belonging to Russian citizens, impacting about 90% of the adult population in the country. This revelation underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in data security across various sectors,…
Chinese Cyberespionage Campaign Targets U.S. Telecommunications Infrastructure The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have released a significant security advisory exposing a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign executed by state-sponsored Chinese hackers. This operation has successfully breached multiple U.S. telecommunications networks, posing a serious threat…
A botnet named Phorpiex has emerged as a significant player in the distribution of millions of phishing emails designed to deploy LockBit Black Ransomware. This cyberattack campaign was initially identified in October 2024 but is believed to have begun its operations as early as April 2024, as reported by the…
