Dark Effects of Bot Attacks that Drive 73% of Internet Traffic
The cybercrime economy is predicted to reach $10.5 trillion by 2025, driven by malicious activities such as bot abuse and other frauds, according to Arkose Labs’ report. This includes advanced bot attacks emulating human behavior, fake account creation, payment fraud, and account takeover attempts. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the financial sector and dating sites, using […]
Cyber Security News Recap for the Week of November 13th to 18th
The latest Cyber Security News Recap discusses a variety of cybersecurity threats and developments. The FBI managed to dismantle the IPStorm bot network while a multinational operation disrupted the phishing service BulletProftLink. The notorious Scattered Spider group has been targeting casinos, and the BiBi Wiper malware targets Linux systems. Information stealing malware, Stealc has been […]
Google works on improving Play Store security to keep malware-laden apps off Android phones
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky disclosed that apps laced with malware were installed 600 million times on Android phones irrespective of Google Play Protect scanning them before installation. In response, Google has developed a new onboarding UI for the Play Store, asking users to verify their identity and payment method, alongside other security features such as fingerprint […]
Kaspersky’s projections for 2024’s Advanced Threats Landscape
The Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis Team predicts that Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors will increasingly exploit mobile, wearables and smart devices to form botnets, refine supply chain attacks, and utilize AI for spear-phishing in 2024. They expect state-sponsored attacks and hacktivism to rise amidst geopolitical tensions. New developments may include supply chain attacks targeting […]
Orion Library Tackles Malware Attack
Orion Township Public Library in Lake Orion, Michigan was forced to temporarily shut down due to a malware attack. Although no personal data was accessed, the incident took out systems for a weekend and incurred labor costs. The library’s Director, Chase McMunn, advised staff training in online safety to guard against these attacks.
Five Cybersecurity Predictions for 2024
Cybersecurity firm, Cybersixgill, predicts in 2024, AI will become prominent in cyberattacks and cybersecurity, while corporations’ cybersecurity responsibility will be increasingly regulated. AI is expected to be more accessible, yet its privacy concerns will grow. It will be used in malicious plans to automate large-scale cyberattacks. There will be legal mandates holding corporate management accountable […]
Huge manhunt under way for six terror suspects who have sneaked into UK on small boats | UK | News
Six suspected terrorists linked to Islamist groups and believed to be supported by Iran have entered the UK illegally, crossing the Channel in a small boat from Northern France. The security services are monitoring three of the individuals, but the others have disappeared. The group is suspected of planning to attack government buildings or public […]
Is it a Violation of the FTC Act to Falsely Claim Hacking as an Excuse for Personal Mistakes?
I’ve got a bit of a tale for you, chums. A harrowing story where truths were not perhaps spoken as straight as one would prefer. Gather round. You see, on the 12th of November, our pals over at DataBreaches brought to light an OpEd that addresses the need for more transparency in the disclosure of […]
Russian Cozy Bear Attacks European Embassies Using WinRAR Bug
Hey there, Bay area cybersecurity and healthcare friends! Let’s talk for a minute about a recent alarm raised by some cyber defenders over in Ukraine. Picture this – Ukrainian researchers have been investigating a series of attacks on a bunch of European embassies and big international organizations. The twist? These guys are claiming that the […]
Govt warns against Dead Glyph Backdoor cyber threat
The government has warned about the ‘Dead Glyph Backdoor’, an exploit code used to hack Windows systems. The Cyber Security Department has shared information about the threat and precautionary measures to counteract potential attacks. These recommendations include installing cybersecurity tools, regularly inspecting network traffic, and adopting a zero-trust architecture for service access. The advisory also […]
