Sunday , March 30 2025

International

Look back; The Worst Hacks of 2024

2024

In 2024, digital security experienced major breaches as cybercriminals and state-backed groups exploited vulnerabilities for large-scale attacks. These incidents were efficient for attackers but damaging to affected organizations and individuals, threatening their privacy and security. With rising global tensions, 2025 is anticipated to present more cybersecurity challenges. Infosecbulletin highlights the …

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For US$2.6bn, Mastercard acquires threat intelligence firm Recorded Future

Mastercard

Mastercard has completed its acquisition of Recorded Future, an AI-based threat intelligence provider. Mastercard has acquired the company for $2.65 billion to strengthen its security in the digital payments ecosystem. Mastercard operates in over 200 countries, leading global efforts to enable digital economies for individuals, businesses, and governments. Mastercard provides …

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Over 4 lac files ‘leaked’: Telecom Namibia hit by major cyberattack

Telecom Namibia

Telecom Namibia experienced a cyber incident that leaked customer data. The company is working with local and international cybersecurity experts to evaluate the situation. CEO Stanley Shanapinda stated that Telecom Namibia will responsibly address the issue and will provide a detailed statement soon. “As cyber incidents have become widespread and …

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HSBC sued by ASIC: customers allegedly scammed of $23 million

HSBC

HSBC Bank Australia Limited did not sufficiently safeguard customers from scams that resulted in millions of dollars being lost, as stated in documents filed by The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ASIC in the Federal Court today. ASIC claims that HSBC Australia lacked sufficient controls to prevent unauthorized payments …

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Indian-American OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji found dead in San Francisco

A whistleblower from OpenAI, Suchir Balaji, an Indian-American ex-researcher at OpenAI who criticized the company’s practices, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. Anandabazar said, Primarily the police suspect it to be a case of suicide. Balaji, who left OpenAI in August after four years, was …

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Researcher claim to bypass Microsoft Azure MFA flaw within hour

Microsoft Azure MFA

Oasis Security discovered a flaw in Microsoft’s Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system, allowing attackers to bypass it and access user accounts, including Outlook, OneDrive, Teams, and Azure. With over 400 million Office 365 users, the impact of this vulnerability could be significant. Research team claim, “The bypass was simple: it took …

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Facebook, Instagram, and Threads are reportedly down

Facebook, Instagram and threads are experiencing technical issues, causing temporary disruptions worldwide. Many users are having trouble messaging, and Meta has not yet commented on the cause of the outage. Around 11:30 pm on Wednesday, many users experienced login issues with the web version of WhatsApp, receiving a ‘service not …

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