In today’s rapidly changing cybersecurity environment, passwords remain a significant vulnerability for both individuals and organizations. Issues arising from weak or reused passwords, phishing attempts, and brute-force attacks expose traditional password-based authentication as a critical point of failure in digital security. In response, many cybersecurity experts and companies are exploring…
On February 21, a significant and unprecedented cryptocurrency heist unfolded, marking one of the largest cyber thefts in history. Hackers managed to compromise a digital wallet associated with Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, resulting in the theft of approximately $1.5 billion in digital tokens. The perpetrators quickly transferred the…
Security and privacy advocates are preparing for renewed challenges concerning Recall, the AI-driven feature set to debut in Windows 11. This tool is designed to capture, index, and store user activity every three seconds, raising significant concerns over its implications for data security and individual privacy. Upon its announcement in…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Microsoft Highlights Limitations of LLMs in Debugging in New Study Rashmi Ramesh ( rashmiramesh_) • April 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a recent analysis, Microsoft has raised concerns regarding the efficacy of large language models (LLMs) in debugging software. The…
In this week’s cybersecurity newsletter, we delve into recent developments and critical issues shaping the digital security landscape. As cyber threats evolve, so does the necessity for effective countermeasures. This edition focuses on notable trends, including sophisticated ransomware schemes and the increasing prevalence of state-sponsored cyber activities that pose significant…
Storm-2372, a Russian state-backed APT group, utilizes device code phishing to circumvent Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), targeting sectors including government, technology, finance, defense, and healthcare. Recent research by cybersecurity analysts at SOCRadar has uncovered an evolving tactic employed by the notorious Russian advanced persistent threat group, Storm-2372. This group has demonstrated…
Security and privacy experts are preparing for renewed concerns regarding Recall, an AI feature being integrated into Windows 11 that captures screenshots, indexes user activity, and stores this data every three seconds. First unveiled in May 2024, Recall faced widespread criticism from security professionals who highlighted that it could serve…
Active Directory, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Microsoft Issues Warning: Domain Controllers Used by Ransomware Hackers to Deliver Malware Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 11, 2025 (Image: Shutterstock) Microsoft has alerted organizations that ransomware groups are increasingly targeting Active Directory (AD) domain controllers to escalate privileges within compromised networks. This…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Oracle Refutes Cloud Breach Claims, Attributes Hack to Outdated Servers Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • April 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles reports on cybersecurity incidents and breaches from around the globe. Recent highlights include…
