Latest Cybersecurity News and Articles


Instagram scam promises money in exchange for your image

20 April 2023
This scam is all a spin on the much older fake check scam, covered in detail by the FTC. Some of the variations include personal assistant scams, car wrap scams, and overpayments scams.

ChatGPT Account Takeover Bug Allows Hackers To Gain User's Online Account

20 April 2023
An independent security analyst and bug hunter, Nagli (@naglinagli), recently uncovered a critical security vulnerability in ChatGPT that allow attackers to easily exploit the vulnerability and gain complete control of any ChatGPT user’s account.

Why BISOs should oversee policy & report to CROs

19 April 2023
By Edwin Doyle, Global Cyber Security Strategist. Cyber security policy is a comprehensive framework consisting of guidelines, protocols, principles and regulations that aim to safeguard an organization’s information technology infrastructure, networks and sensitive data from a variety of cyber threats; ranging from inadvertent breaches to malicious attacks. Who owns policy? The Chief Risk Officer, typically […] The post Why BISOs should oversee policy & report to CROs appeared first on CyberTalk.

Peace process accelerated Northern Ireland's rise as global cyber security hub, UK cyber chief says

19 April 2023
Northern Ireland continues to play a critical role in securing UK-wide online resilience 25 years after the pivotal accord was signed.

UK and international partners publish joint guidance to help communities create secure smart cities

19 April 2023
New guide, published during CYBERUK 2023, sets out cyber security best practices for creating connected places.

New analysis highlights strength of Ukraine's defence against “unprecedented” Russian offensive

19 April 2023
Report from the European Cyber Conflict Research Initiative (ECCRI) gives new insights into the role of cyber criminals and political hacktivists in a conflict, and critical questions around industry support to Ukraine's cyber resilience.

WhatsApp and Signal unite against online safety bill amid privacy concerns

19 April 2023
The rival chat apps WhatsApp and Signal have joined forces in a rare show of unity to protest against the online safety bill, which they say could undermine the UK’s privacy and safety.

1.2 Million Records and 800 GB of Data From Philippine Police Impacted in Data Breach

19 April 2023
A database containing more than 1.2 million police records and 800 GB of information on people who work or applied for employment in law enforcement in the Philippines appears to have been breached, according to a cybersecurity researcher.

Climate change, cyber security and saving the planet

19 April 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Although the topics of climate change and cyber security seem worlds apart, the reality is that they’re deeply interconnected. The intersection of the two fields is a complex and rapidly evolving domain that demands attention from enterprises across industries and market verticals. In this article, we’ll explore key points pertaining to climate change […] The post Climate change, cyber security and saving the planet appeared first on CyberTalk.

CSC 2.0 Report: Space Systems Should Be Designated Critical Infrastructure

19 April 2023
Most of today’s space systems were developed under the premise that space was a sanctuary from conflict, but according to the CSC 2.0 commission, this is no longer the case.

Twenty-six percent of IT workers saw a decrease in morale

19 April 2023
With hybrid and remote work, security leaders are tracking employee productivity. New research analyzed the effect that monitoring had on employees.

Blind Eagle Cyber Espionage Group Strikes Again: New Attack Chain Uncovered

19 April 2023
The cyber espionage actor tracked as Blind Eagle has been linked to a new multi-stage attack chain that leads to the deployment of the NjRAT remote access trojan on compromised systems.

Dasera Scores $12M Funding for Cloud Data Security

19 April 2023
The Silicon Valley startup has banked $12 million in venture capital funding to drive innovation in the data security and governance space. The Series A funding round was led by Storm Ventures and brings the total raised by Dasera to $20 million.

Action1 RMM Abused by Threat Actors for Ransomware Attacks

19 April 2023
A rising trend has been identified among cybercriminals; they are using Action1 remote access software for reconnaissance activity and to run code with system privileges on network hosts. In fact, it was observed in at least three ransomware attacks by threat actor groups.

Ukraine Facing Phishing Attacks, Information Operations

19 April 2023
The Russian government continues to use an array of phishing attacks and information operations, including hack-and-leak efforts, to support its invasion of Ukraine, researchers reported.

Google TAG Warns of Russian Hackers Conducting Phishing Attacks in Ukraine

19 April 2023
Elite hackers associated with Russia's military intelligence service have been linked to large-volume phishing campaigns aimed at hundreds of users in Ukraine to extract intelligence and influence public discourse related to the war. Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG), which is monitoring the activities of the actor under the name FROZENLAKE, said the attacks continue the "group's 2022 focus

Oracle Releases 433 New Security Patches With April 2023 CPU

19 April 2023
Oracle on Tuesday announced the release of 433 new patches as part of its quarterly set of security updates, including more than 70 fixes for critical-severity vulnerabilities.

Blind Eagle Cyber Espionage Group Strikes Again: New Attack Chain Uncovered

19 April 2023
The cyber espionage actor tracked as Blind Eagle has been linked to a new multi-stage attack chain that leads to the deployment of the NjRAT remote access trojan on compromised systems. "The group is known for using a variety of sophisticated attack techniques, including custom malware, social engineering tactics, and spear-phishing attacks," ThreatMon said in a Tuesday report. Blind Eagle, also

Misconfiguration leaves thousands of servers vulnerable to attack, researchers find

19 April 2023
Misconfigured web servers remain a “major problem” with thousands left exposed online waiting for hackers to gain access to valuable information that’s left up for grabs, according to a recent report from the security company Censys.

Goldoson Library Infects Popular Apps with Adware

19 April 2023
A recently detected Android malware named 'Goldoson' has made its way into Google Play and has been found in 60 legitimate applications, which have been downloaded a total of 100 million times. Users are suggested to always perform due diligence, especially for new apps without good reviews.