Over 1500 online databases and counting have been wiped by a mystery attacker, for no apparent reason other than they are misconfigured and exposed to the public internet. Researcher Bob Diachenko was first to notice the campaign after he discovered

A Florida Tax Collector’s Office has blamed malware found on an employee’s computer for a data breach that affected around 450,000 residents of Polk County. The breach occurred in June at the Tax Collector’s Office for Polk County (TCPC). Information

North Korea-linked Lazarus APT Group has used a new multi-platform malware framework, dubbed MATA, to target entities worldwide The notorious Lazarus Group is using a new multi-platform malware framework, dubbed MATA, in attacks aimed at organizations worldwide, to deploy Kaspersky

Cloud misconfigurations are considered a data security risk by 95% of IT decision makers in the UK, according to a new study from Trend Micro. The findings highlight how human error is a major cause of organizations’ compliance problems and

A large majority of CISOs are seeking additional cyber insurance coverage because of an increase in vulnerabilities resulting from the work from home surge. According to research by Arceo of 250 CISOs at companies with $250m to $2bn in annual

Researchers have exposed a malicious cyber-operation involving fraudulent photo-editing apps, none of which were found to function as advertised. New research published today by White Ops’ Satori threat intelligence team revealed 29 fraudulent apps to be part of a nefarious

Chinese state-sponsored hacking group targets India and Hong Kong with a unique phishing attack designed to convince the target. The campaign uses multiple documents with the filename ‘Mail security check’ and “Boris Johnson Pledges to Admit 3 Million From Hong

The UK’s sporting organizations have been told to urgently improve cybersecurity after a new GCHQ report revealed that 70% have experienced a breach or incident in the past year, more than double the business average. The National Cyber Security Center

Lazarus APT group believed to be run by the North Korean government, the group know to be active since 2009. The group is financially motivated and known for it’s broad & cross-platform targeting. Researchers observed a new cross-platform malware framework

Does your choice of a website hosting company impact your site’s security? The simple answer to this question is yes. There are several factors you need to consider when looking for a web host that offers security you can rely

A recent Delaware Department of Health and Social Services data breach resulted in the private data of hundreds of disabled Delawareans’ being included in a student project. Data included in the breach included full names, birth dates, primary diagnosis, and

Louisiana State University’s research entity has been awarded a $25m federal contract to create a digital dome capable of protecting the Pelican State’s energy infrastructure from cyber-threats. State Governor John Bel Edwards announced on Monday that the contract to carry

Responsible Netism has teamed up with the Maharashtra State Commission for Women to develop a cyber-safety training program for young women in India. The Digital Stree Shakti program aims to teach 5000 females in 10 Maharashtra cities about how to

Nearly half (43%) of UK and US employees have made errors leading to cybersecurity repercussions, according to a new study from Tessian. The analysis, undertaken in April during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that the disruption and additional

The University of York has launched an investigation after it had personal details of staff and students stolen by hackers. As outlined in a statement on the university’s website, the source of the breach was an attack on a third-party

Two Chinese state-backed hackers have been issued with an 11-count indictment alleging attempts to steal COVID-19 vaccines as part of a hacking spree lasting more than 10 years. LI Xiaoyu, 34, and Dong Jiazhi, 33, are accused of targeting IP