Spyware poses a growing threat
“Lurking in the murky depths of the global marketplace for offensive cyber capabilities sits a particularly dangerous capability—spyware,” warns the
Teenage hackers take down JLR
Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has shut down its systems after suffering a cyber-attack. The group claiming responsibility for the
Over half of cyber-attacks are state-sponsored
Over half of cyber-attacks exploiting known vulnerabilities are the work of state-sponsored groups from abroad, mainly from China. According to
China is now spying on you
The Chinese government now has a vast storehouse of confidential information belonging to key industries and individuals in the US
AI-powered ransomware fuels cybercrime
Cybercriminals are now weaponizing artificial intelligence (AI) to create potentially devastating off-the-shelf ransomware. Researchers at cybersecurity company ESET have discovered
Cyber-attack raises SIM-swapping fears
Telecoms operator Orange Belgium has revealed that a cyber-attack in July resulted in the theft of data from 850,000 customer
Malware campaign attacks 300 organizations
Throughout June and August of this year, a sophisticated off-the-shelf malware campaign targeted over 300 organizations. According to cybersecurity company
Cybercrime recruitment drive targets English-speaking teens
The most in-demand skill on cybercrime recruiting sites is English-speaking social engineering. According to cybersecurity company Reliaquest, job posts more
OT cybersecurity puts $329 billion at risk
A staggering total of $329 billion is at risk globally because of poor cybersecurity applied to operational technology (OT) systems,
China hacks US nuclear agency
The US Nuclear Security Administration, which is responsible for maintaining and designing the USA’s cache of nuclear weapons, has been
Asia-based Cybercrime Syndicates Go Global – July 23rd
Asian cybercrime syndicates based in China and Southeast Asia have caused approximately $37 billion in losses in East and Southeast Asia. The
Cybersecurity Threats on the Rise in Asia Pacific – July
Cybersecurity Threats on the Rise in Asia Pacific Cybersecurity incidents in Asia Pacific have increased by 29 percent this year
Louis Vuitton is the latest retailer to be breached
Louis Vuitton, owned by French giant LVMH, is the latest retailer to suffer a cyber-breach in a recent flurry of
Identity-based attacks “skyrocket” by 156 percent
Identity-based attacks are emerging as the major attack vector for businesses of all kinds. According to cybersecurity company eSentire, Identity-driven
Brazilian IT worker arrested over $100 million theft – July 8th
Brazilian IT worker João Roque has been arrested in connection with a $100 million theft through payment system PIX. Roque
Companies pay $1 Million in Ransomware attacks – July 7th
Sophos has reported that almost half of companies targeted by ransomware attacks paid to regain access to their data, with
Teenage super-hackers attack airlines
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last week issued a warning on X that the cybercriminals responsible for the
Swissquote Under Pressure For Rising Cybercrime Risks – July 1st
The Swiss financial regulator is urging SwissQuote to improve its cybersecurity measures due to increasing cybercrime risks, emphasizing the importance
Programmer Innovates With Cybersecurity System for US Infrastructure – June
Filipino-American cybersecurity researcher Francis Mendoza has invented a new radical defensive architecture that may change how governments protect their power
Germany Seeks Cybersecurity Partnership with Israel – July 2nd
Germany seeks to strengthen its cybersecurity collaboration with Israel in light of the recent escalation between Iran and Israel. Initiative
Cybercrime Kills
A patient’s death following a cyber-attack on the UK health sector by ransomware group Qilin has now been reported. The
So It’s Cyber-War…
As Iran prepares to avenge its recent humiliating ground defeats with concerted cyber-attacks on the US, the Food and Drug
Pro-Iran Hackers Likely to Target the US – June 24th
The US Department of Homeland Security warns the public that hacktivists and Iranian government-affiliated actors will likely target US networks,
Cyble Announces Partnership with Fintech Australia – June 23rd
Global AI-native cybersecurity solutions company Cybel has announced a partnership with Fintech Australia, aiming to strengthen cyber resilience across Australia’s
16 Billion Passwords Breached – June 20th
The Cybernews research team discovered a record-breaking breach of over 16 billion passwords worldwide, including Facebook, Google, and Apple credentials.
Ransomware group offers cyber gangs legal advice
A new cybercriminal group, Qilin, is rapidly establishing dominance in the murky world of ransomware by providing not just ransomware-as-a-service
Lenovo Announces Chinese Cybersecurity Collab – June 19th
Lenovo PCCW Solutions is collaborating with leading Chinese cybersecurity firm Qi An Xin Technology to launch the first Security Operation
Japan Pushes Proactive Cyber Laws – June 17th
Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba implements a new cybersecurity defense law ahead of national elections to take proactive measures against
Criminal use of AI enters new and dangerous phase
Cybercriminals have just added what may be the most dangerous weapon yet to their arsenal of illegal software, a Dark
EU Launches Free Railway Cybersecurity Courses – June 16th
The International Union of Railways is launching cybersecurity courses specifically for the transport industry. Developed by industry specialists, the CYRUS
Geopolitical Tensions are Changing the Cybersecurity Landscape – June 13th
Political tensions are prompting nations to re-strategize cybersecurity. Countries that once sought international cooperation and joint strategies are now prioritizing
Bogus IT workers are defrauding US businesses
The US government has seized over $7.74 million in illegal funds, allegedly siphoned off by illegitimate North Korean Information Technology
UK backs AI and intelligence modernization – June 12th
The UK government has announced its plans to invest in digital and artificial intelligence (AI) in public services, including the
Cyera secures $540 million in funding – June 11th
Cybersecurity firm Cyera has raised $540 million in a Series E funding round, bringing its total to over $1.3 billion.
Teenage hackers run rings around cyber-defenses
The recent UK retail cyberattacks that impacted Marks & Spencer and the Co-Op supermarket chain are only the tip of
Trump Doubles Down on Cybersecurity Sanctions – June 9th
US President Donald Trump issues a new cybersecurity-related Executive Order, overriding previous orders issued by former presidents Barack Obama and
White House phone hack rings alarm bells
An attempt to impersonate White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles is currently being investigated by US federal agencies. The