Samsung’s Auto Blocker: A New Way to Protect Galaxy Devices from Malware
Malware is a serious threat to any smartphone user, as it can compromise personal data, drain the battery, and slow down any device. That’s why Samsung has introduced a new security feature called ‘Auto Blocker’ as part of the One UI 6 update, offering enhanced malware protection on Galaxy devices. What is Auto Blocker? Users […]
How 40 Countries Are Fighting Back Against Ransomware Attacks
Ransomware attacks have become a major threat to the security and stability of many organizations and governments around the world. These attacks involve hackers encrypting the data or systems of their victims and demanding a ransom for their release. Data from NCC Group revealed a total of 514 ransomware attacks in September, surpassing March 2023’s […]
European Government Email Servers Hacked Using Roundcube Zero-Day
In October 2023, it was revealed that a group of hackers had exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the Roundcube webmail software to hack into the email servers of several European governments. The hackers were able to gain access to sensitive information, including emails, contacts, and calendars. What to Know About the European Government Email Server […]
University of Michigan Data Breach Affects Students, Alumni, and More
In October, the University of Michigan announced that it had suffered a data breach in August 2023. Unauthorized actors accessed systems containing personal, financial, and medical information belonging to students, applicants, alumni, donors, employees, patients, and research study participants. The university says that the unauthorized access lasted from August 23-27, 2023. University of Michigan Data […]
Police Arrest Ragnar Locker Ransomware Developer in France
French police have arrested a malware developer linked with the Ragnar Locker ransomware gang and seized the group’s dark web sites. The arrest was made in collaboration with law enforcement agencies in other countries, including the United States. Ragnar Locker is a ransomware gang that has been active since 2020. The group has been known […]
Kansas Courts Still Offline After Security Incident
Information systems of state courts across Kansas are still offline after they’ve been disrupted in what the Kansas judicial branch described last Thursday as a “security incident.” The incident has affected a wide range of systems, including the Kansas Courts eFiling system, the electronic payments system, and the case management systems employed by district and […]
BianLian Extortion Group Claims to Have Stolen Data from Air Canada
The BianLian extortion group has claimed responsibility for a recent data breach at Air Canada, the country’s largest airline. The group claims to have stolen 210GB of data, including technical and operational documents, SQL backups, personal information of employees, and data on vendors and suppliers. Air Canada has not confirmed the data breach, but it […]
Google Makes Passkeys the Default Sign-in Option
Google announced today that from now on, passkeys are the default sign-in option across all personal Google Accounts. This means that users can now sign in to their accounts without entering a password or using 2-Step Verification (2SV) when logging in. Read: Google Enables Real-Time Phishing Protection for All Chrome Users Google announced that passkeys […]
MGM Resorts Cyberattack Cost $100 Million
MGM Resorts International, a global hospitality and entertainment company, has revealed that a cyberattack last month cost the company $100 million and allowed the hackers to steal customers’ personal information. The company disclosed the cybersecurity issue on September 11, 2023, which impacted its main website, online reservations systems, and in-casino services like slot machines, credit […]
Sony Interactive Entertainment Notifies Employees of Cybersecurity Breach
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE), the gaming division of Sony Corporation, has notified current and former employees and their family members about a cybersecurity breach that exposed personal information. The company sent the data breach notification to about 6,800 individuals, confirming that the intrusion occurred after an unauthorized party exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the MOVEit […]