An impressive collection of personal details of over 212,000 members of the notorious BreachForums v1 hacking forum was recently leaked online.
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Philippines Bans Offshore Casinos to Tackle Cybercrime and Scam Operations
In a bold move to curb various forms of criminal activity, the Philippines announced the closure of its Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) by the end of the year.
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Robot dog trained to jam wireless devices during police raids
The US Department of Homeland Security has unveiled a dog-like robot that it says has been adapted to jam the connectivity of smart home devices.
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Michigan Medicine Blames Poor Password Management for Recent Data Breach
Michigan Medicine is warning more than 56,000 people that their data, including names, addresses, and diagnostic and treatment information, may have been exposed to hackers due to poor cybersecurity practices by its staff.
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Rafel RAT: A Pest Invading Droid Systems
Mobile security is facing a major challenge in the form of Android malware. Picture a smartphone, an essential part of daily life, becoming a tool for cybercriminals. Attackers are drawn to Android systems for several reasons: a massive user base, extensive customization options, and flaws in Android’s update and security processes. With such high stakes impacting user and system data, understanding these threats is crucial to staying protected. Attackers are irresistibly drawn to Android due to its vast user base. With over three billion users globally, Android offers a lucrative opportunity for large-scale cyberattacks. This far exceeds the iOS user base, which stands at just over one billion. The sheer volume of potential targets makes Android an attractive playground for cybercriminals, eager to exploit its reach for their malicious endeavors.
Psychic and Fortune-Telling Scams: How They Work and How to Protect Against Them
In psychic and fortune-telling scams, individuals claim to have special powers to predict the future, communicate with a deceased loved one, or provide insights into a person’s life. These scams prey on vulnerable people, particularly those who are grieving, lonely or struggling financially. The scammers solicit business through mail, social media platforms, storefronts, and even street encounters.
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Google Plugs Five High-Risk Security Holes in Chrome 127 for Desktop and Mobile
Google is rolling out a new round of security fixes for Chrome users worldwide addressing multiple flaws in the popular web browser, including five labelled high risk.
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Google Reverses Decision to Ditch Third-Party Cookies
Google has changed its stance on third-party cookies and decided that it’s going to allow them, moving the decision on whether to use them into the hands of the individual users.
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Two More Russian Nationals Get Decades in Prison over LockBit Ransomware Involvement
Two Russian nationals have pleaded guilty to participating in the LockBit ransomware operation, deploying attacks against victims across the globe and inflicting damages of up to $2 million.
DDoS-for-hire site DigitalStress taken down by police, suspected owner arrested
It has been revealed that earlier this month a website which offered a DDoS-for-hire service was taken offline by law enforcement, but only after they collected data about its criminal customers.
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