Operation PANDORA has successfully dismantled a network of 12 fraudulent call centers, dealing a significant blow to a sophisticated criminal enterprise that has stolen over €10 million from unsuspecting victims. This landmark operation, spearheaded by Europol, marks a critical step forward …
McAfee has introduced a significant upgrade to its AI-powered deepfake detection technology. This enhancement, developed in collaboration with Intel, aims to provide a robust defense against the escalating threat of deepfake scams and misinformation. The McAfee Deepfake Detector utilizes the advanced capabilities …
Kapeka, also known as KnuckleTouch, is a sophisticated backdoor malware that has been making waves in the cybersecurity world. Initially appearing in mid-2022, it wasn’t until 2024 that Kapeka was formally tracked due to its involvement in limited-scope attacks, particularly in Eastern …
The City of Wichita, Kansas, experienced a disruption when it fell victim to a ransomware attack. This cyber assault encrypted data across various city systems, prompting officials to shut down the affected networks as a containment measure. The attack has impacted several …
Ukrainian hackers have successfully infiltrated and disabled a vast network of industrial sensors and monitoring infrastructure in Russia, leading to a significant shutdown of sewage systems, among other utilities. The group, known as BlackJack, executed the attack on the 9th of April, …
A sophisticated malvertising campaign is targeting system administrators across North America. The attackers are using fake ads for popular system utilities to distribute a dangerous strain of malware known as Nitrogen. Step 1: Luring Victims with Malicious Ads The campaign exploits the trust users place in search engine advertisements. By displaying sponsored search results for …
Node.js project disclosed a high-severity vulnerability affecting multiple active release lines of its software on Windows platforms. This flaw, identified as CVE-2024-27980, allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems, posing a serious risk to applications and services built …
Over a million WordPress websites have been at risk due to a critical SQL Injection vulnerability discovered in the popular LayerSlider plugin. The flaw, CVE-2024-2879, could allow unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive data, including password hashes, from websites’ databases. CVE-2024-2879: A Critical …
Apache released updates to address several vulnerabilities impacting the Apache HTTP server that let attackers launch HTTP/2 DoS attacks and insert malicious headers. Server operations are being adversely affected by these vulnerabilities, which are proving to be a serious danger. A …
Hospitals across the nation are on high alert as sophisticated cybercriminals use advanced social engineering tactics to target IT help desks. The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has issued a Sector Alert detailing the latest threat to the healthcare industry. The HC3’s …