The LockBit ransomware stole over 200 GB of data from Bangkok Airways
After Bangkok Airways refused to pay the ransom, the group released the data. Bangkok Airways, one of Thailand's largest airlines, has admitted to a passe…
An Israeli company has developed a virtual character database for marketing purposes.
The startup intends to pay volunteers to use their real images for commercial purposes. The Virtual Characters project has begun during Startup Hour One in Te…
The FBI has released technical information about the ransomware Hive.
Hive, a ransomware group, has already hacked over 30 organizations and businesses. The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released technical details…
Uncovering the secrets of the darknet
Cybercriminals are frequently found hiding from justice in the dark corners of the Internet. Let's find out if the darknet is legal. You've probably …
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August 28, 2021
An overview of security incidents from the 21st to the 28th of August, 2021
A summary of the week's major events in the world of information security. New cyber ransomware, significant additions to cybercriminal groups' arsena…
Attacks on Microsoft Exchange by Chinese hackers may be linked to AI research.
During the hack, the hackers sought material that, under normal circumstances, would not be of interest to them. One of the most recent Chinese cyberattacks o…
Face ID sensors with masks and glasses will be able to identify users.
Apple is experimenting with new Face ID technology for the iPhone 13. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Apple has developed new Face ID hard…
Wiz: Microsoft Azure's worst cloud vulnerability discovered
The vulnerability allows access to databases and accounts belonging to thousands of clients. Microsoft has issued a warning to its customers, including some o…
Offshore rigs have become more vulnerable to cyber attacks
Remote monitoring, autonomous control, IoT technologies and digitalization have increased the attack surface. In the oil and gas business, digitalisation and …
Free decrypter unleashes Ragnarok ransomware on encrypted files
To re-write it in a secure release and post it on the NoMoreRansom webpage, experts analyse the utility. The Ragnarok (Asnarök) cyber ransomware organisation …
AhemdFour new dangerous ransomware groups were warned by experts
LockBit 2.0, HelloKitty, AvosLocker and Hive groupings pose a serious threat to companies and to critical facilities. Four ransomware groups reported by cyber…
GitHub system based on AI In around 40 percent of cases, Copilot writes insecure code
The programming assistant code is buggy at best and at worst subject to attack. The GitHub Copilot artificial intelligence system has been tested by scientist…
An overview of ransomware events between 16 and 25August 2021
Last week a master key for people who were victims of ransomware assaults by SynAck was published. The perpetrators of Hives ransomware have hijacked and encr…
15 of the most commonly exploited Linux vulnerabilities
The most popular vulnerabilities among hackers were remote code execution vulnerabilities. Trend Micro security specialists examined the Linux operating syste…
Poly Network Hacker Successfully Retrieves the Stolen Funds
The owners of Poly Network received the key to the crypto wallet, which contained a tranche in the amount of $ 141 million - this is the last part of the ass…
Man spent almost a year in jail due to erroneous AI-based evidence
The main evidence in the investigation was data from the ShotSpotter surveillance system. Artificial intelligence can run driverless cars or contribute to mor…
Hackers obtained 1.5 million scans of Russian residents' passports.
The data was stolen as a result of hacking into the servers of the cosmetics company Oriflame. The hackers leaked a GB 809 archive with over 1.5 million files…
Lojas Renner, Brazil's largest clothing chain, hit by ransomware
The cyber ransomware group RansomExx is believed to be behind the attack. Lojas Renner, Brazil's biggest apparel store, suffered an assault by ransomware…
Cisco will not repair major vulnerability in routers
Exploiting the issue allows a remote, unauthorized attacker to execute arbitrary code. In Cisco Small Business Routers, when the devices approach the end of …
In just two days, 2,000 installations were compromised through ProxyShell by Microsoft Exchange
Despite the availability of fixes for the vulnerabilities described above, system administrators are in no hurry to install them. Within two days, hackers ha…
New LockFile ransomware targets Windows systems through vulnerabilities in ProxyShell and PetitPotam
Once the network is compromised, hackers gain access to Microsoft Exchange through ProxyShell and then take control of the domain through PetitPotam. The new…