Infosecurity News

  1. Security Researcher Proves GenAI Tools Can Develop Google Chrome Infostealers

    A Cato Networks researcher discovered a new LLM jailbreaking technique enabling the creation of password-stealing malware

  2. New Report Highlights Common Passwords in RDP Attacks

    Report reveals common password use in RDP attacks, highlighting weak credentials remain a major security flaw

  3. BlackBasta Ransomware Ties to Russian Authorities Uncovered

    Leaked chat logs have exposed connections between the BlackBasta ransomware group and Russian authorities, according to new analysis by Trellix

  4. Google Buys Wiz in $32bn Cloud Security Push

    Google is set to acquire Wiz, a cloud security platform founded in 2020, for $32bn in an all-cash deal

  5. Over 16.8 Billion Records Exposed as Data Breaches Increase 6%

    Flashpoint data points to a surge in data breaches fueled by compromised credentials, ransomware and exploits

  6. Large-Scale Malicious App Campaign Bypassing Android Security

    Bitdefender said the malicious app campaign has resulted in more than 60 million downloads of malicious apps from the Google Play Store

  7. Third of UK Supply Chain Relies on “Chinese Military” Companies

    Bitsight reveals that UK companies are more exposed to cyber risk than global peers via their digital supply chains

  8. Cloudflare Introduces E2E Post-Quantum Cryptography Protections

    Cloudflare introduces E2E post-quantum cryptography, enhancing security against quantum threats

  9. UK's Online Safety Act: Ofcom Can Now Issue Sanctions

    From March 17, Ofcom will enforce rules requiring tech platforms operating in the UK to remove illegal content, including child abuse material

  10. Researchers Confirm BlackLock as Eldorado Rebrand

    DarkAtlas researchers have uncovered a direct link between BlackLock and the Eldorado ransomware group, confirming a rebranded identity of the notorious threat actor

  11. US Legislators Demand Transparency in Apple's UK Backdoor Court Fight

    A bipartisan delegation of US Congresspeople and Senators has asked the hearing between the UK government and Apple to be made public

  12. £1M Lost as UK Social Media and Email Account Hacks Skyrocket

    Action Fraud reported a spike in social media and email account hacks in 2024, resulting in losses of nearly £1m

  13. Security Database Aims to Empower Non-Profits

    Common Good Cyber has released a new mapping database designed to help NGOs find the security tools they need

  14. Tj-actions Supply Chain Attack Exposes 23,000 Organizations

    Researchers warn that popular open source software package tj-actions has been compromised

  15. LockBit Ransomware Developer Extradited to US

    US authorities have extradited Rostislav Panev on charges of being a developer of the notorious LockBit ransomware

  16. Fraudsters Impersonate Clop Ransomware to Extort Businesses

    Barracuda observed threat actors impersonating the Clop ransomware group via email to extort payments, claiming to have exfiltrated sensitive data

  17. Cybersecurity Industry Falls Short on Collaboration, Says Former GCHQ Director

    Sir Jeremy Fleming spoke during Palo Alto Networks’ Ignite event in London on March 13

  18. Volt Typhoon Accessed US OT Network for Nearly a Year

    Volt Typhoon's ten-month intrusion of Littleton Electric Light and Water Departments exposes vulnerabilities in the US electric grid

  19. CISA, FBI Warn of Medusa Ransomware Impacting Critical Infrastructure

    CISA and FBI warn of Medusa ransomware impacting over 300 victims across critical infrastructure sectors with double extortion tactics

  20. ‘ClickFix’ Phishing Scam Impersonates Booking.com to Target Hospitality

    Microsoft said the ongoing phishing campaign is designed to infect hospitality firms with multiple credential-stealing malware

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