The Breach News

North Korean Hackers Leverage Russian IP Infrastructure

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Void Dokkaebi Campaigns Exploit Russian Infrastructure for Cryptocurrency Theft Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • April 24, 2025 The Korea–Russia Friendship Bridge over the Tumen River, captured on August 10, 2017. (Image: Stefan Bruder / Shutterstock) North Korean hackers are increasingly leveraging…

Read MoreNorth Korean Hackers Leverage Russian IP Infrastructure

Apple Cautions iPhone Users to Uninstall Google Chrome Due to Data Privacy Issues

In a significant measure to safeguard user privacy, Apple Inc. has alerted its extensive base of 1.8 billion iPhone users to uninstall the Google-owned Chrome browser from their devices amid growing concerns over privacy and security implications. Apple has expressed unease about Chrome’s methods of collecting, processing, and storing user…

Read MoreApple Cautions iPhone Users to Uninstall Google Chrome Due to Data Privacy Issues

Rise in Hacks Targeting Cloud Single Sign-On in 2024

Cloud Security, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Hackers Deploying Infostealers for Data and Credential Theft Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 24, 2025 Image: David G Hayes / Shutterstock In 2024, a notable increase in cyberattacks aimed at cloud infrastructures was documented, with malicious actors exploiting misconfigurations and single sign-on functionalities…

Read MoreRise in Hacks Targeting Cloud Single Sign-On in 2024

European Manufacturing Data Breaches Surge by 90%, According to Report

A recent industry report has revealed a staggering increase in data breaches among European manufacturers, with incidents rising nearly 90% over the past year. According to the latest findings from Verizon Business’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), European manufacturers encountered 1,607 data breaches in the last year, a sharp…

Read MoreEuropean Manufacturing Data Breaches Surge by 90%, According to Report

New Android Spyware Targets Russian Military Personnel on the Front Lines

Recently, a dangerous new strain of Android malware was identified, specifically targeting Russian military personnel. This malware is designed to steal contacts and track the locations of its victims, raising serious concerns about the security of sensitive communications on the battlefield. The malware, concealed within a modified version of the…

Read MoreNew Android Spyware Targets Russian Military Personnel on the Front Lines

Beneath the Surface: The Iceberg of Recognized Vulnerabilities

The age-old adage, “Better the devil you know than the devil you don’t,” often implies that familiarity with risks is preferable. However, in the realm of cybersecurity, this perspective presents significant pitfalls. The “devils” we are familiar with are known vulnerabilities—documented flaws in software and applications that are on the…

Read MoreBeneath the Surface: The Iceberg of Recognized Vulnerabilities

Trump Advocates for AI in Education: What Safeguards Are Necessary?

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Experts Caution on White House AI Initiative: Innovation Gains Shadowed by Data Risks Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 24, 2025 Deployment of AI in education significantly increases cybersecurity vulnerabilities for K-12 institutions. (Image: Shutterstock) The proposal from U.S. President Donald…

Read MoreTrump Advocates for AI in Education: What Safeguards Are Necessary?