US-CERT Vulnerability Summary for the Week of December 30, 2024
The CISA Vulnerability Bulletin provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded in the past week. In some...
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Apple Settles Class Action for $95M Over Siri Privacy Issues
In a significant legal resolution, Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement regarding alleged privacy violations linked to its...
US Sanctions Russian GenAI Disinformation Operation Targeting Election Integrity
The US has taken decisive action against a sophisticated GenAI-driven disinformation campaign linked to Russian entities aimed at the 2024...
US Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm Over Global Botnet Threats
The US government has sanctioned a China-based cybersecurity firm for its role in a significant botnet attack targeting various American...
Web3 Security Breaches Result in $2.3 Billion Cryptocurrency Losses in 2024
Web3 security breaches led to significant losses of over $2.3 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, marking a 31.6% rise in...
Atos Group Denies Claims of Ransomware Attack by Space Bears
Atos Group has firmly refuted the allegations made by the ransomware group Space Bears regarding a compromised database, assuring stakeholders...
DDoS Attack Disrupts Services of Japan’s Mobile Giant NTT Docomo
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Japan's largest mobile operator NTT Docomo experienced a DDoS attack that disrupted services for nearly...
Crypto Boss Do Kwon Extradited to Face $40bn Fraud Charges
Do Kwon, the co-founder and ex-CEO of a cryptocurrency company, has been extradited to face serious $40 billion fraud charges...
China-Backed Hackers Breach US Treasury Computers in Supply Chain Attack
In a significant cybersecurity incident, Chinese state-backed hackers have breached US Treasury computers, gaining access to unclassified information. This attack...
Dark Web Breach: Rhode Island Citizens’ Data Leaked by Hackers
Recent developments have revealed that hackers have leaked sensitive data belonging to Rhode Island citizens on the dark web, raising...
DoubleClickjacking Vulnerability: A New Threat to Online Security
DoubleClickjacking represents a significant threat to websites that depend on UI-based authentication mechanisms, prompting urgent security considerations. A novel variation...
Chrome Extensions at Risk: Data Theft Campaign Exposes Millions of Users
Be wary of Chrome extensions as recent discoveries reveal a significant data theft campaign threatening millions of users worldwide. Security...
Innovative Portal Launches Global Campaign Against PlugX Malware
An innovative global campaign has been launched to combat the PlugX malware, marking a significant step in international cybersecurity efforts....
HIPAA Rules Update: Strengthening Security to Address Healthcare Data Breaches
The U.S. government is proposing updates to the HIPAA Security Rule to tackle the alarming rise in healthcare data breaches,...
Cybersecurity Policy Crisis: Majority of UK SMEs Unprepared for Threats
A staggering 69% of UK small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are without a cybersecurity policy, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in their...
US-CERT Vulnerability Summary for the Week of December 23, 2024
The CISA Vulnerability Bulletin provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded in the past week. In some...
Palo Alto PAN-OS Denial Of Service Vulnerability
A vulnerability was identified in Palo Alto PAN-OS. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to trigger denial of service condition on...
CISA’s 2024 Year in Review: Major Advances in Cybersecurity Collaboration
CISA's 2024 Year in Review showcases significant strides in cybersecurity and industry collaboration, emphasizing trust-building initiatives. The past year has...
Lumma Stealer Detections Surge 400%: Infostealers on the Rise
Lumma Stealer has seen a significant rise in detections, marking a 369% increase according to ESET. This malware shift highlights...
North Korea Blamed for $308 Million Cryptocurrency Heist
Authorities in the US and Japan have linked a significant cryptocurrency heist, valued at $308 million, to North Korean hackers....
Uncovering Major Biometric Data Farming Operations: Essential Insights for Businesses
In light of a significant biometric data farming operation discovered on the dark web, businesses must enhance their verification processes...
NSO Group Found Liable for WhatsApp User Hacks: Implications for Privacy
In a landmark ruling, NSO Group has been held responsible for compromising the security of WhatsApp users, raising critical concerns...
Adobe ColdFusion Information Disclosure Vulnerability
A vulnerability was identified in Adobe ColdFusion. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to trigger sensitive information disclosure and...
ICO Urges Caution: How to Safeguard Your Mobile Privacy This Christmas
As Christmas approaches, the ICO highlights a significant concern: many UK adults are unaware of how to erase personal data...
