Hikvision, a top provider of network cameras, has issued firmware updates to fix a security vulnerability that could reveal users’ Dynamic DNS credentials. This issue impacts various Hikvision camera models and may allow attackers to access sensitive information or disrupt camera communication with the Dynamic DNS service. The Vulnerability: Older …

Global threat actors have significantly increased attacks on government sectors, with malware-driven attempts rising by triple digits in the first quarter of the year, according to SonicWall. The security vendor’s analysis shows a 236% increase in blocked attacks in Q1 2024 compared to last year, along with a 27% rise …

Meetup of Bangladesh Kubernetes User Group was held at Banani Club 9294, Dhaka on Thursday, 31 October 2024. A lively and educational evening was organized with the participation of top Kubernetes experts and technology enthusiasts of the country. The meetup organized lectures and experience sharing sessions on several important topics. …

Bangladesh Bank issues alert on cyber threat. In its alert the central bank said, according to Bangladesh cyber security intelligence (BCSI)’s observation, some banks customers are victim to unauthorized transaction through Facebook ad manager. In this situation, Bangladesh Bank notifies the banks to take precautionary action to secure the account …

Interbank, a major financial institution in Peru, has confirmed a data breach after a hacker leaked stolen data online. Formerly the International Bank of Peru, the company offers financial services to over 2 million customers. “To our clients: We regret this situation and understand the inconvenience this may cause you. …

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released its first international strategic plan to enhance global cooperation in addressing cyber threats to critical infrastructure. The plan recognizes that cyber risks are complex and spread across different regions, highlighting the importance of quickly sharing threat information and risk reduction …

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has warned about illegal payment gateways set up by transnational cyber criminals using mule bank accounts for money laundering. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reported that recent nationwide raids by the Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh Police uncovered illegal digital payment gateways created …

With a festive look and the participation of more than one hundred participants from Bangladesh cyber industry, another successful cyber security conference “InfoSecCon-2024” (2nd Edition) was held at Dhaka on 26 October (Saturday) 2nd time in a year. The very flagship event was designed with five time demanding topic including …

Fazle Hassan Anik hacked girls’ Facebook accounts to steal sensitive pictures, which he used to blackmail them for money. He used the money to pay for his own and his girlfriend’s expenses. In the past two years, Anik blackmailed at least 15 people by hacking over 50 Facebook accounts. He …

Bangladeshi Social media posts have raised concerns about unauthorized withdrawals from bank accounts, affecting at least 7 to 8 people who hold dual currency or credit cards. Initial findings suggested two banks are reported to impacted. Bangladesh Cyber Security Intelligence (BCSI) reported unauthorized transactions made via Facebook Ad Manager, often …