08 Sep
News

Critical iPhone Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Patched in Latest iOS Update

Citizen Lab discovered two no-click zero-day vulnerabilities in an individual's device being targeted by NSO Group's Pegasus spyware. Citizen Lab responsibly disclosed the vulnerabilities to Apple, which issued patches in iOS 16.6.1 and iPadOS 16.6.1. The exploit chain, dubbed "BlastPass," could compromise iPhones and iPads without any user interaction. Apple recommends all users update immediately. Those at high risk should...

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04 Sep
News

The University of Sydney suffered a security breach caused by a third-party service provider

The University of Sydney (USYD) announced a data breach caused by a third-party service provider that exposed the personal information of recently applied and enrolled international applicants. An investigation revealed that the breach was limited to a single platform and did not impact local students, staff, alumni, or donors. USYD immediately notified relevant cybersecurity authorities and the NSW Privacy Commissioner....

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04 Sep
News

Cybercrime to cost Germany 206 billion euros in 2023, survey finds

According to a new survey by Bitkom, cybercrime is expected to cost the German economy over 200 billion euros for the third year in a row. Theft of IT equipment and data, as well as digital and industrial espionage and sabotage, will amount to an estimated 206 billion euros in damages in 2023.Around 75% of surveyed companies suffered digital attacks in the past...

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02 Sep
News

The United Kingdom and Kuwait have joined forces to strengthen cybersecurity efforts!

The governments of the United Kingdom and Kuwait have recently come to an important agreement to strengthen their cybersecurity efforts. According to the deal, the UK will provide crucial support to the Kuwait National Center for Cybersecurity. Major General Mohammad Bouaraki, who leads the center, aims to establish a national cybersecurity framework responsible for securing information networks, safeguarding information systems, and facilitating the...

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mobile security report
30 Aug
Reports

80% of phishing sites targeted mobile devices in 2022

The 2023 Global Mobile Threat Report provides an in-depth look at the latest trends, threats, and developments shaping the mobile security landscape. As mobile devices and apps become increasingly integral to our personal and professional lives, they have also become prime targets for cyberattacks. This comprehensive report from Zimperium examines the evolving mobile threat landscape and provides security teams with the insights needed to develop...

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Supply Chain Attack
30 Aug
Articles

The Growing Threat of Supply Chain Attacks

Supply chain attacks, where an attacker compromises a supplier in order to gain access to that supplier's customers, have become increasingly common and devastating in recent years. High-profile incidents like the SolarWinds and Kaseya attacks have demonstrated just how much damage a single well-placed compromise can enable.In our complex and interconnected digital ecosystem, organizations are more reliant than ever on third-party suppliers and service providers....

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30 Aug
News

Major Botnet Takedown: FBI Disrupts QakBot Malware Infecting Over 700,000 Systems.

Big news in the cybersecurity world - the FBI just announced a major multinational operation to disrupt and dismantle the QakBot malware and botnet. This is one of the largest botnet takedowns ever conducted by U.S. law enforcement. QakBot infected victim computers primarily through spam emails containing malicious links or attachments. Once installed, QakBot could deliver additional malware including ransomware. It turned infected...

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29 Aug
News

Scraped data of 2.6 million Duolingo users released on hacking forum

A data breach at language learning platform Duolingo has exposed the personal information of 2.6 million users. The data, including email addresses, usernames, languages learned, and other profile details, was scraped from Duolingo's public API and released on a hacking forum for just $2. While much of the information was already public, the aggregated data gives cybercriminals new opportunities for...

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25 Aug
News

Kali Linux 2023.3 is here with exciting updates!

Exciting news for cybersecurity enthusiasts and ethical hackers! Kali Linux 2023.3 has just been unleashed with an array of new features and enhancements. Let's dive into what this release brings to the table. New Kernel for Enhanced Performance Kali Linux 2023.3 introduces an upgraded kernel, transitioning from Debian Bookworm’s long-term supported Linux 6.1 LTS to Linux kernel 6.3. This update...

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24 Aug
News

Maya OS to replace Windows on Indian Defence Ministry computers.

Big news for Indian tech - the Defence Ministry will be replacing Microsoft Windows with Maya OS, an indigenous operating system, on all its computers by end of 2023!Developed collaboratively by DRDO, C-DAC, and NIC, Maya OS aims to provide enhanced security against rising cyber threats. It is based on the popular open-source platform Ubuntu Linux.Some interesting aspects about Maya OS:Cloud storage integration,...

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