Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime US Cyber Defense Agency Was Not Initially Aware of Hackers Involved in Salt Typhoon Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 15, 2025 Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Jen Easterly, remarked that the Chinese “Salt Typhoon” breach of…
A significant data breach has been reported involving Gravy Analytics, a prominent US location data broker, exposing millions of location data points. The breach, confirmed by Gravy Analytics, has raised concerns regarding privacy and the potential misuse of sensitive data, placing millions of users at risk. According to sources, the…
German IoT Devices Compromised Through Backdoored Android Applications The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has reported a significant disruption of a botnet that has compromised approximately 30,000 Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This incident involves backdoored digital picture frames and media players operating under modified Android systems, many…
Mobile Security Under Scrutiny as Phishing Risks Emerge A recent analysis from Lookout, a well-regarded mobile security firm, has shaken long-standing beliefs regarding the vulnerability of mobile operating systems to phishing attacks. Traditionally, many viewed Apple’s iOS devices, such as iPhones, as almost impervious to such threats, thanks in large…
Recent findings from iVerify, a mobile security monitoring tool, shed light on the alarming prevalence of spyware, particularly within its user base of 2,500 individuals. Of those scans, seven instances of infections were detected, suggesting a significant level of infection risk even among users who proactively seek to safeguard their…
In an alarming revelation from recent spyware detection efforts, the security firm iVerify reported that a subset of its users has fallen victim to the notorious Pegasus malware, developed by the NSO Group. Out of 2,500 devices scanned for spyware within its Mobile Threat Hunting feature, seven were found to…
In the latest edition of our Cybersecurity Newsletter, we explore significant developments and critical updates within the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity. This issue centers on evolving threats and the current defensive measures essential in our increasingly digital world. Central to our coverage are prevalent concerns including sophisticated ransomware campaigns and…
Understanding Stalkerware: A Growing Threat to Mobile Security In recent months, a concerning trend has emerged in the cybersecurity landscape: the rise of stalkerware, a form of malicious software that allows unauthorized individuals to secretly monitor and track another person’s device. This technology has become a significant concern for mobile…
A significant data breach has affected Forces Penpals, a social networking and dating platform serving members of the US and UK military, compromising the sensitive information of approximately 1.1 million users. The incident has raised alarms within cybersecurity circles regarding the potential ramifications for impacted individuals, with exposed data consisting…
