Hackers primarily use ransomware to gain financial gain from their victims by blackmailing them for payments to recover their encrypted files and systems. However, ransomware can also be weaponized as a destructive cyber weapon that creates confusion in critical infrastructures. …
Leicester City Cyber Attack Leads to Street Light Burning All Day & Night
Residents of Leicester have been facing an unusual urban phenomenon: street lights that stay lit day and night. This issue stems from a severe cyber attack that targeted Leicester City Council’s IT systems, leading to a series of disruptions in …
Major Security Flaw in Popular Keyboard Apps Puts Millions at Risk
Researchers have uncovered critical security vulnerabilities in several widely used keyboard apps, including those from major tech giants Samsung, OPPO, Vivo, and Xiaomi. These flaws could allow network eavesdroppers to intercept and decipher every keystroke a user makes, exposing sensitive …
Hackers Hijacking Antivirus Updates to Deliver GuptiMiner
A sophisticated malware campaign has been compromising the update mechanism of eScan antivirus software to distribute malicious backdoors and cryptocurrency mining software. The campaign, dubbed GuptiMiner, has been linked to a threat actor with potential connections to the notorious Kimsuky …
Proton Mail Unveils Dark Web Monitoring to Check for Credentials Leaks
Proton Mail has introduced a new feature to enhance the safety of its users’ online identities. The new Dark Web Monitoring tool is designed to alert users about potential credential leaks, ensuring they can take immediate action to protect their …
FBI Director Wray Issues Warning on Chinese Cyber Attacks
Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats, FBI Director Christopher Wray highlighted the severe and ongoing cyber threats the Chinese government poses to U.S. national and economic security. Speaking to an audience of experts from various sectors, including national …
Russian Hackers Exploiting Windows Print Spooler Using GooseEgg Tool
Hackers abuse Windows Print Spooler vulnerabilities because it runs with elevated SYSTEM privileges, allowing privilege escalation. Also, exploiting it enables remote code execution and credential theft. Microsoft exposed the Russian threat actor Forest Blizzard (aka APT28, Sednit, Sofacy, and Fancy …
Forminator WordPress Plugin Flaw Exposes Over 50,000 Websites to Cyber Attacks
In a recent cybersecurity revelation, over 50,000 websites using the popular WordPress plugin Forminator are at risk due to multiple critical vulnerabilities. If exploited, these flaws could allow attackers to perform a range of malicious activities, from stealing sensitive data …
WordPress Responsive theme Flaw Let Attackers Inject Malicious HTML Scripts
A vulnerability was identified in the WordPress theme, “Responsive,” allowing attackers to inject arbitrary HTML content into websites. This flaw, as CVE-2024-2848, poses a severe risk to website integrity and user safety. CVE-2024-2848 – Arbitrary HTML Content Injection The vulnerability …
UnitedHealth Group Ransomware Attack : Hackers Stolen Patients Data
The global American health insurance and services corporation UnitedHealth Group has announced that its health IT subsidiary Change Healthcare was the target of a malicious cyberattack. Based on its initial targeted data sampling, the company has discovered files containing personally identifiable …