Tag: Hacking
North Korean Indicted for Ransomware Attacks and Military Data Theft
Federal prosecutors have recently announced the indictment of a North Korean national, Rim Jong Hyok, for his involvement in a conspiracy to hack into hospitals, military bases, and NASA. This indictment sheds light on...
Data Breach Explained: Importance and Impact on You
Data breaches are becoming more common, and if you've used online services recently, you may have been affected. For example, the Advance Auto Parts breach exposed over 2.3 million users' personal information, and an...
TikTok Malware Threat: Protect Yourself from Potential Dangers
TikTok is facing a serious threat from hackers who are targeting high-profile accounts on the platform. Celebrities like Paris Hilton and brands like CNN have fallen victim to a malicious code sent via direct...
Exposing Auto Parts Giant’s Data Breach: 2.3M Customers at Risk
Advance Auto Parts, a popular auto parts retailer with stores across the United States, has recently experienced a data breach that has put over 2.3 million people at risk. This breach is believed to...
Data Breach: 110M AT&T Customers Targeted by Ruthless Hackers
AT&T recently revealed that a massive data breach had affected a large number of its customers, including those using mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and some landline customers. The breach occurred between May 1...
Uncovering the World’s Largest Stolen Password Database: Implications and Solutions
Security experts have recently uncovered what appears to be the largest password leak in history, containing around 10 billion unique passwords in plain text format. This massive trove of passwords, known as "RockYou2024," was...
Data Breach Exposes 3 Million Americans’ Personal Info to Cybercriminals
A debt collection agency known as Financial Business and Consumer Solutions (FBCS) recently experienced a significant data breach that affected millions of Americans. Initially, the company reported that around 1.9 million individuals were impacted,...
Cyberattacks Impact Car Sales for Dealers in North America
A recent cyberattack on CDK Global, a crucial software provider for auto dealers in the United States and Canada, has caused significant disruptions in the operations of thousands of car lots. The attacks targeted...
Zambia cybercrime: Chinese nationals jailed for online scams
Zambia Cybercrime: Chinese Nationals Sentenced for Online ScamsIn a recent development in Zambia, 22 Chinese citizens and a Cameroonian man have been handed lengthy jail terms for their involvement in cyber-related crimes. The sentencing...