CISA Confirms Treasury Cyberattack Didn’t Impact Other Federal Agencies
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced today that last week’s Treasury Department cyberattack, attributed to Chinese government hackers, did not affect other federal agencies.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 7, 2025
1 min read
Cyberattacks on Taiwan Government Double in 2024, Largely Attributed to China
Cyberattacks targeting Taiwan’s government departments surged dramatically in 2024, averaging 2.4 million daily attacks—double the 1.2 million daily attacks recorded in 2023, according to the island's National Security Bureau.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2025
2 min read
ESET Urges Windows 10 Users to Upgrade Before 2025 to Avoid Security Risks
Cybersecurity firm ESET is warning Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 or switch to Linux ahead of the operating system’s end of support in October 2025. Without action, users risk exposing their devices to significant vulnerabilities and cyberattacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2025
2 min read
Cryptocurrency Scams: $494 Million Stolen in Wallet Drainer Attacks in 2024
Scammers stole a staggering $494 million in cryptocurrency through wallet drainer attacks in 2024, targeting over 300,000 wallet addresses.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2025
3 min read
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm for State-Sponsored Hacking Operations
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Beijing-based cybersecurity company Integrity Tech, citing its role in cyberattacks orchestrated by the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Flax Typhoon.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2025
2 min read
Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Office Handling Economic Sanctions
Chinese government hackers infiltrated key offices within the U.S. Treasury Department, including the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of Financial Research, according to a report by The Washington Post on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2025
2 min read
US Sanctions Russian and Iranian Organizations for 2024 Election Interference
The United States has imposed sanctions on organizations in Russia and Iran for attempting to meddle in the 2024 presidential election, citing efforts to create socio-political discord and influence voters.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2025
2 min read
US Army Soldier Charged in Hacking Scheme Involving Stolen Phone Records and High-Profile Data Breaches
A 20-year-old US Army soldier, Cameron John Wagenius, has been arrested and charged with participating in a hacking scheme to sell and distribute stolen phone records.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2025
2 min read
Top 12 Cybersecurity and Cyberattack Incidents of 2024
Cybersecurity dominated headlines in 2024 with major breaches, advanced threats, and disruptions to critical systems affecting millions worldwide. Here's an overview of the year's most significant events:
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2025
4 min read
GitHub Battles Rising Issue of Fake “Stars” Inflating Scam and Malware Repositories
GitHub, the world’s largest code-hosting platform, is grappling with a growing problem: the misuse of its "star" feature to artificially boost the popularity of repositories.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 1, 2025
3 min read
Volkswagen Data Leak Exposes Location Info of 800,000 EVs Worldwide
For months, the precise location data of approximately 800,000 electric Volkswagen vehicles was accessible online due to a significant data leak, as reported by German news outlet Der Spiegel.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 31, 2024
2 min read
US Treasury Department Suffers Major Cyberattack Linked to China State-Sponsored Hackers
The US Treasury Department recently disclosed a significant security breach, attributing the attack to a state-sponsored hacking group from China.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 31, 2024
2 min read
Pro-Russian Hackers Target Italian Government and Airport Websites in Cyber Attack
A cyberattack on Saturday disrupted approximately ten official websites in Italy, including those of the Foreign Ministry and Milan’s Linate and Malpensa airports.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 30, 2024
1 min read
Chinese-Linked Hackers Target AT&T and Verizon in Salt Typhoon Espionage Campaign
Both companies confirmed the attacks on Saturday, stating that their networks are now secure and that they continue to collaborate with law enforcement and government officials to address the situation.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 30, 2024
2 min read
ZAGG Data Breach Exposes Customer Credit Card Information
ZAGG Inc., a well-known manufacturer of mobile accessories, has revealed that a recent data breach compromised customer credit card information.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 30, 2024
2 min read
Volkswagen Software Firm Exposes Data of 800,000 EVs, Including Precise Locations
Volkswagen's software subsidiary, Cariad, unintentionally exposed sensitive data from approximately 800,000 electric vehicles, compromising customer information such as names and detailed location data.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 29, 2024
2 min read
Cyberhaven Chrome Extension Compromised in Supply Chain Attack, Customers Warned to Secure Accounts
Data-loss prevention startup Cyberhaven has disclosed a supply chain attack that compromised its Chrome extension, potentially exposing customer passwords and session tokens to hackers.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2024
1 min read
Russian Court Fines TikTok $29,000 for Violating Content Restrictions
A Russian court has imposed a fine of three million roubles (approximately $29,000) on TikTok for allegedly violating the country's legal restrictions on sharing specific types of information.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2024
1 min read
Salt Typhoon Hack Exposes Telecom Cybersecurity Gaps: White House Urges Action
The U.S. government is still assessing the fallout from the Salt Typhoon hacks, and the White House has identified a significant factor behind the breach: inadequate cybersecurity measures across telecom companies' IT infrastructure.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2024
2 min read
Japan Airlines’ System Restored after Cyberattack
Japan Airlines (JAL) said Thursday that its network system has been restored after a cyberattack earlier in the day disrupted luggage services and delayed some flights.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 26, 2024
2 min read
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