SecurityWeek has analyzed reports from multiple cybersecurity companies and emphasized that ransomware attacks are increasing significantly in both sophistication and volume. The NCC Group’s July 2023 cyber threat intelligence report indicated a 153% increase in attacks compared to one year ago,
Danish cloud hosting provider CloudNordic has been impacted by a severe ransomware attack that led to extensive data loss and the potential for bankruptcy. The attack occurred on August 18th, causing significant disruption to the company's operations. The incident has left its systems in disarray
Cybersecurity researchers at SentinelOne have identified a new variant of the notorious XLoader malware targeting macOS users. Disguised as a fake productivity software named “OfficeNote”, the malware is being distributed widely in a significant campaign. XLoader, a persistent
Tesla has confirmed that a data breach in May that affected over 75,000 employees was the result of insider actions. The breach exposed sensitive personal information, including social security numbers, names, addresses, and more. Notably, the data also contained personal details of Tesla's CEO,
Microsoft's Threat Intelligence unit has recently discovered an advanced iteration of the infamous BlackCat ransomware. This updated version, known as BlackCat 3.0, is equipped with powerful tools: the Impacket networking framework and the Remcom hacking tool. These tools enable swift lateral
New York City has officially prohibited the use of the widely popular social media app TikTok on all government-owned devices, effective immediately. This decision, influenced by a series of alleged security concerns with the app and its possible ties to the Chinese government, mandates all city
Discord.io has fallen victim to a severe data breach that resulted in the exposure of sensitive information belonging to approximately 760,000 users. Discord.io, distinct from the official Discord platform, allows server owners to create customized invites for their communities. The breach was
LinkedIn users are currently being targeted by hackers in a widespread attack. The recent offensive has resulted in many hijacked accounts, with frustrated users struggling to regain control. The attackers are using diverse tactics, including the use of stolen credentials from previous data
In a formal incident alert, the ADSC (Alberta Data Security Corporation) disclosed that those who had enrolled in programs such as the Alberta Government’s Dental Assistance for Seniors Plan, the Alberta Government’s Low-Income Health Benefits Plans, and beneficiaries of Quikcard, have all been
In an analysis, cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock found that hacking forum credentials associated with 120,000 computers were compromised by info-stealer malware. Researchers analyzed one hundred prominent cybercrime forums, and found within its intelligence database — which boasts data from more