Gaming Industry
Discord Faces Serious Data Breach Amid Age Verification Challenges
A recent breach involving Discord's customer service partner has put user data at risk, raising concerns about age verification processes.
Gaming Industry
Malicious Group Targets Nursery Chain, Exposing Children's Data Online
A UK nursery chain faces a grim situation as hackers threaten to release sensitive information of children and staff unless a ransom is paid.
Hardware
Cloudflare Thwarts Massive DDoS Attack Peaking at 22.2 Tbps
Cloudflare successfully mitigates one of the largest DDoS attacks recorded, reaching an astonishing 22.2 Tbps, almost double the size of previous threats.
Hardware
Malware Posing as Steam Game Steals Donations Intended for Streamer's Cancer Treatment
A significant amount was stolen during a charity stream after a false Steam game prompted downloads, affecting many donors.
Security
UK National Charged in Major Cyber Extortion Case Linked to Scattered Spider
A UK national has been arrested and charged by both US and British authorities for alleged involvement in a cyber extortion scheme that generated over $115 million in ransomware payments.
Security
15 Ransomware Gangs Announce Retirement, Claiming Fulfillment of Goals
A collective of ransomware gangs, including Scattered Spider and Lapsus$, declares they will retire, claiming to have achieved their goals and now wish to enjoy their wealth in silence.
News
'Microsoft is akin to an arsonist profiting from selling firefighting services,' asserts US senator directing FTC to probe cybersecurity gaps, while Microsoft insists it has solutions
US Senator Ron Wyden brings attention to potential cybersecurity negligence at Microsoft, believing its outdated encryption practices are vulnerable to ransomware attacks.
Gaming Industry
Hackers Report Severe Security Issues at Burger King, Prompting Quick Takedown of Their Criticism
A duo of hackers exposed serious cybersecurity flaws at Burger King, leading to a swift DMCA complaint from the company.
Hardware
Cloudflare Fends Off Record DDoS Attack Peaking at 11.5 Tbps
Cloudflare successfully mitigated the largest DDoS attack ever recorded, which peaked at 11.5 terabits per second and targeted the company in a UDP flood-style attack.
AI
First AI-Powered Ransomware Emerges, Raises Concerns About Data Security
A new AI-powered ransomware called PromptLock has been discovered, raising alarms about its potential to exfiltrate, encrypt, or destroy data.
Gaming Industry
Disgruntled Software Developer Sentenced for Malware Attack Against Former Employer
Former Eaton Corporation developer Davis Lu receives a four-year prison sentence for deploying a malicious kill switch following his demotion.
News
'One of the most formidable DDoS botnets ever' has been dismantled by the DOJ with help from tech giants
The DOJ has charged Ethan Foltz for his role in operating the notorious RapperBot DDoS botnet, which has advanced capabilities and a long history of attacks.
News
Free Nugget Hack Exposes McDonald's Cybersecurity Weaknesses
A security researcher revealed multiple vulnerabilities within McDonald's systems through a seemingly innocent modification to their URL for ordering nuggets.
Security
Urgent Update Needed for WinRAR Due to Active Exploit Fearing Job Application Documents
A zero-day vulnerability in WinRAR is reportedly being exploited by hackers masquerading as job application documents.
Hardware
German Phone Repair Firm Declares Bankruptcy After Ransomware Attack Despite High Revenue
A major German phone repair and insurance company faced a financial catastrophe after paying a ransom to hackers, leading to bankruptcy despite its significant revenue.
AI
Hacker Claims to Unveil Amazon's AI Security Flaw via Simple Reset Command
A hacker asserts that they exposed nearly one million Amazon users by manipulating the company's AI coding assistant, raising concerns over security protocols.
Hardware
Weak Password Ends a 158-Year-Old Business Amidst Cyberattack
A cyberattack on a long-established transportation company highlights the critical impact of password security. The attack has resulted in significant job losses as the company closes down.
Security
Microsoft Acknowledges SharePoint Vulnerabilities: Suspected Chinese Cyber Attacks Discovered
Microsoft confirmed that vulnerabilities in SharePoint have been exploited by hackers attributed to China, with government institutions among the affected.
Security
Microsoft Issues Urgent Warning About Targeted Cyber Attacks on Government and Business Servers
Microsoft has alerted users about ongoing attacks on its server technology, urging organizations to act quickly to mitigate vulnerabilities.
Security
Google Takes Legal Action Against BadBox 2.0 Botnet Targeting Over 10 Million Android Devices
Google initiates lawsuits against the identified BadBox 2.0 botnet, which affects millions of Android-based devices including unexpected items like digital picture frames.
