The Lazarus Group, a North Korea-linked hacking organization known for high-profile cyberattacks like the WannaCry ransomware, has launched a new operation called Operation 99. This campaign targets software developers in the Web3 and cryptocurrency sectors, aiming to steal sensitive information and deploy malware. According to Ryan Sherstobitoff, Senior Vice President at SecurityScorecard, the attack starts …
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Apple Users Could Soon Be Eligible for a Cash Payout: The $95 Million Settlement and the Ongoing Privacy Debate
In January 2025, Apple settled a major class action lawsuit for $95 million over privacy concerns with its Siri virtual assistant. The lawsuit had been brewing for years and was centered around allegations that Siri was secretly collecting data, possibly even eavesdropping. If you’re a regular Siri user on your iPhone or iPad, this news …
Breath of Insecurity: Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group’s Data Breach Exposes Patient Information
In the digital age, a single compromised password can unleash a tornado of privacy risks. On a chilly October morning in 2024, Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group discovered a nightmare scenario that would send chills down every patient’s spine: their sensitive medical data had been exposed, laying bare the fragile digital defences of modern healthcare. This …
Internet Archive data breach impacts millions of users
On October 9, 2024, a significant data breach affecting the Internet Archive’s “Wayback Machine” came to light, impacting approximately 31 million users worldwide. According to Troy Hunt, the administrator of “Have I Been Pwned” (HIBP), a breach notification service, the stolen user data had been circulating online way before September 30, 2024. On October 9, …
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Is your Mac OS free from malware?
Since November 2024 there has been an increase on Mac OS devices infected by the Banshee Stealer malware affecting many users and companies [1]. Apple invests a lot of resources on protecting their software and hardware, it is well known for XProtect, Notarization and Gatekeeper anti malware software that analyze the programs and the signatures …
Server Security in the Era of ChatGPT
The critical role of security and compliance in managing applications and data environments is undeniable. Deploying a GenAI platform differs significantly from a standard Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) setup, particularly in terms of data access rights and control. According to research by TechTarget’s Enterprise Strategy Group, even companies that initially favored cloud solutions are …
PowerSchool data breach exposes millions of student and teacher records
In Brief Cybercriminals are targeting industries such as healthcare, insurance, automotive, and education, with PowerSchool being the most recent to experience record thefts involving millions of students and teachers. (1)The scope of the breach is serious, notwithstanding the fact that the exact number of affected persons remains unknown. Who is PowerSchool and how the attacker …
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Kingston Police’s Cyber Battle
Picture this: It’s just another day in Kingston, and suddenly, the police department’s digital world goes haywire. Officers look around, puzzled and on edge, trying to figure out what’s happening. Incident Overview On January 3, 2025, Kingston Police faced a sudden cyber-attack that disrupted their non-emergency systems. What initially appeared to be a minor glitch …
Nebraska AG Sues Change Healthcare over $22M Ransomware
On February 11, 2024, a highly advanced and notorious affiliate group of the BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware gang, known for its history of targeting major organizations and critical infrastructure, infiltrated Change Healthcare’s network. The attackers spent nine days inside, quietly moving through the system, stealing sensitive data, and ultimately encrypting files, demanding a ransom of $22 million. …
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