Malware
Decoding the Naming Conventions of Ransomware Malware
In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, one form of digital menace has gained significant notoriety: ransomware malware. These malicious programs encrypt victims’ data and demand a ransom for its release, wreaking havoc on individuals, businesses, and even government institutions. One intriguing aspect of ransomware is the distinct and often creative names these threats are […]
The Latest in Cybersecurity Incidents making to Google Headlines
Collaborative Efforts Dismantle Qakbot Malware’s IT Infrastructure In a significant joint operation, the FBI, in partnership with the Department of Justice and international allies, has successfully taken down the IT infrastructure owned by the Qakbot Malware group. Drawing expertise from cyber law enforcement units in countries including France, the USA, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, Latvia, […]
Trending cybersecurity news headlines on Google
1.) Tesla Faces Data Breach, Employee Information Compromised Tesla, the prominent electric car manufacturer, recently experienced a concerning data breach, with sensitive information of approximately 75,000 staff members being leaked to a German-language business media outlet called Handelsblatt. An extensive investigation conducted by Tesla revealed that two former employees were involved in illicitly obtaining intelligence […]
How to protect mobile phone from malware attacks
The proliferation of smartphones has led to a significant increase in malware attacks on mobile devices. To safeguard your smartphone from these malicious software threats, it is crucial to implement some protective measures. Here are some essential tips to fortify your device’s security: Keep your Operating System Updated: Regularly updating your OS is vital as […]
Cybersecurity news headlines trending on Google
MCNA, also known as Managed Care of North American Dental, has issued a statement on its website regarding a data breach it is currently experiencing, which has compromised the information of over 9 million patients. As the largest government-sponsored health insurance organization, MCNA states that its systems were possibly infiltrated on February 26th, 2023, but […]
ChatGPT now generates Malware mutations
ChatGPT, the AI-based chatbot developed by Microsoft, can answer anything and everything. However, can you imagine that chatbot assistance is also being used to create malware and its various mutations? Threat Intelligence company ‘WithSecure’ has discovered this activity and raised a red alert immediately. Tim West, the head of WestSecure, believes that the creation of […]
Cyber Attack news headlines trending on Google
Yellow Pages Canada reportedly fell victim to a Black Basta Ransomware attack at the end of March this year. News has emerged that the criminals siphoned sensitive details and data from the servers of the Canadian Directory services provider, including information such as tax documents, sales and purchase deals, spreadsheets related to the accounts department, […]
Law firms facing malware cyber threat
From early this year, two malware variants targeted almost 6-7 law firms spread through two separate incidents, alerting whole of the world about the lurking cyber threat. Cybersecurity firm eSentire was the first to uncover the truth as its security analysts discovered that the two malicious software named GootLoader and SoCGholish were only infecting the […]
Google advertisements turning into malware spreading platforms
The next time when you search for a software download on the Google search engine, be cautious, as the software might also bring in new trouble as malware or might strictly act as a source to malware spread that can steal data and encrypt all the information on the web. Security analysts from MalwareHunterTeam have […]
Ukraine defense email systems infected by malware
Ukraine’s war miseries emerging from Russia seem to be never-ending as a compromised email account related to the country’s Ministry of Defense was caught sending phishing emails to users of the Delta Situational awareness program. Ukraine’s Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine created DELTA in March this year, to issue an alert to military personnel […]
