Security News > 2023

Blockchain dev's wallet emptied in "job interview" using npm package
2023-12-28 11:25

A blockchain developer shares his ordeal over the holidays when he was approached on LinkedIn by a "Recruiter" for a web development job. The recruiter in question asked the developer to download npm packages from a GitHub repository, and hours later the developer discovered his MetaMask wallet had been emptied.

Most Sophisticated iPhone Hack Ever Exploited Apple's Hidden Hardware Feature
2023-12-28 11:19

The Operation Triangulation spyware attacks targeting Apple iOS devices leveraged never-before-seen exploits that made it possible to even bypass pivotal hardware-based security protections...

Unveiling the true cost of healthcare cybersecurity incidents
2023-12-28 06:00

As healthcare organizations increasingly rely on interconnected systems, electronic health records, and telemedicine, the industry becomes a prime target for malicious actors seeking to exploit vulnerabilities. The consequences of a cybersecurity breach in healthcare are not only measured in compromised data but also in jeopardized patient safety and trust.

New Rugmi Malware Loader Surges with Hundreds of Daily Detections
2023-12-28 05:56

A new malware loader is being used by threat actors to deliver a wide range of information stealers such as Lumma Stealer (aka LummaC2), Vidar, RecordBreaker (aka Raccoon Stealer V2), and Rescoms....

How to turn shadow IT into a culture of grassroots innovation
2023-12-28 05:30

When users look for new ways to get work done, the solutions they find can be the seeds of innovation and the key to unleashing productivity and efficiency. Here's how you can turn shadow IT into a culture of grassroots innovation.

5 pivotal cybersecurity trends for 2024
2023-12-28 05:00

The proliferation of cutting-edge hacking tools and technologies - now more accessible than ever thanks to advances in generative AI - created an environment conducive for cyber threats to flourish, forcing organizations to adopt proactive measures to keep their digital assets secure. Heading into 2024, the attack surface is set to expand even further, with threats likely to grow more and more elusive.

Security takes a backseat as CTOs and CIOs lean towards AI in 2024
2023-12-28 04:30

The immense amount of time IT leaders are spending on IT support is even more shocking given that 46% of respondents say that they are already in an advanced state of AI adoption with AI already prevalent throughout their organization. While security is a priority for IT leaders at large, just how important it is differs significantly across IT leadership.

The dawn of the autonomous enterprise is on the horizon
2023-12-28 04:00

"The difference is that now enterprises are embracing AI and automation to improve business KPIs, and enhance employee productivity as well as customer satisfaction, thereby accelerating their path to the autonomous enterprise." As a result, 67% of IT leaders plan to implement additional IT automation in the next 12 months.

Ohio Lottery hit by cyberattack claimed by DragonForce ransomware
2023-12-27 22:11

The Ohio Lottery was forced to shut down some key systems after a cyberattack affected an undisclosed number of internal applications on Christmas Eve. "Additionally, winning numbers for KENO, Lucky One, and EZPLAY Progressive Jackpots are not available on our website or mobile app but can be checked at any Ohio Lottery Retailer."

Lockbit ransomware disrupts emergency care at German hospitals
2023-12-27 21:05

German hospital network Katholische Hospitalvereinigung Ostwestfalen has confirmed that recent service disruptions at three hospitals were caused by a Lockbit ransomware attack. It severely impacted the systems that support the operations of three hospitals in Bielefeld, Rheda-Wiedenbrück, and Herford, Germany.