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 …
Read More »For US$2.6bn, Mastercard acquires threat intelligence firm Recorded Future
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 …
Read More »U.S. Weighs Ban on Chinese-Made Router TP-Link: WSJ reports
The US government is considering banning a well-known brand of Chinese-made home internet routers TP-Link due to concerns that they may be linked to cyberattacks and pose a national security risk. TP-Link, which holds a 65% market share in the U.S. for high-speed cable modems, routers, and smart home devices, …
Read More »AI-made nude images incident, one school, 50 female victim
Nearly half of the high school’s female students were victimized in AI based deepfake the images and videos. The students and the parents were shocked at the incident while knowing the fact. According to wgal, on November 8, Friday morning students of the school staged a walkout to protest of …
Read More »Over 4 lac files ‘leaked’: Telecom Namibia hit by major cyberattack
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 …
Read More »HSBC sued by ASIC: customers allegedly scammed of $23 million
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 …
Read More »Sophos Thwarts Global Firewall Attack promptly, Protects Thousands from Data Theft
On 10Th December, 2024 The US Department of Justice said in a press release that a Chinese-born man named Guang Tianpeng was indicted on charges for hacking attempt about 81,000 firewalls worldwide in 2020. The country announced a $10 million reward for information leading to his arrest on Tuesday. Guan …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Researcher claim to bypass Microsoft Azure MFA flaw within hour
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 …
Read More »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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