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Amar Tagore, a 21-year-old university student, has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for creating and distributing malware that targeted government and corporate websites. Tagore, from West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, generated nearly £45,000 from selling malicious software designed to disrupt online services. Details of the Cyber Attacks Tagore’s criminal activities came to light after a … Read more
The Deal Alphabet, Google’s parent company, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. This potential acquisition, if completed, would be Alphabet’s largest ever and a significant exit for Wiz, which is relatively young at just four years old. This deal could have … Read more
Overview of the CrowdStrike Outage CrowdStrike’s recent update issue has caused significant disruptions globally, affecting flights, medical treatments, and business operations. The malfunction, which rendered Windows PCs unusable, has led to a sharp decline in CrowdStrike’s stock price. Despite CEO George Kurtz’s assurances of a fix, the incident has generated considerable interest in the competitive … Read more
Overview of the Outage On July 19, a significant IT outage triggered by a faulty software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has led to widespread disruptions across various sectors. The issue has impacted organizations globally, including airlines, banks, retailers, media companies, and public transport systems. The problem has manifested as “blue screen of death” errors … Read more
Introduction A significant CrowdStrike outage early Friday morning has led to widespread disruptions in global travel. The incident, caused by a defect in a software update for Windows hosts, has resulted in major interruptions for airlines, ports, and public transportation systems. Impact on Airlines The CrowdStrike outage has caused extensive flight cancellations and delays worldwide. … Read more
Overview of the Removal Apple has removed multiple VPN apps from its App Store in Russia after a directive from Roskomnadzor, the Russian communications watchdog, according to statements from VPN developers. Government Request and Response Reports indicate that Apple complied with Roskomnadzor’s demand to remove 25 VPN apps from the Russian App Store. This action … Read more
Incident Overview Evolve Bank & Trust, a prominent U.S.-based banking-as-a-service provider, disclosed a significant data breach where cybercriminals accessed personal information belonging to millions of customers. Scope of the Breach In a recent filing with Maine’s attorney general, Evolve confirmed that personal data of approximately 7.6 million individuals, including over 20,000 customers from Maine, was … Read more
Overview of the Issue In March, Microsoft acknowledged that Russian state-sponsored hackers, dubbed Midnight Blizzard or APT29, infiltrated their systems to pilfer sensitive information, including data belonging to Microsoft customers. Criticism of Email Notifications Months later, Microsoft continues to notify affected users, but the process has drawn criticism. Experts, including cybersecurity researcher Kevin Beaumont, have … Read more
Apple has initiated a widespread notification campaign, alerting iPhone users across 98 countries to potential mercenary spyware threats. This marks the second alert this year, following a similar notification sent to users in 92 countries in April. According to a support document on Apple’s website, these notifications have been regularly sent since 2021, reaching users … Read more
Despite predictions of its demise, email remains a critical communication tool in business, making it a prime target for cybercriminals. The Threat of Email Scams Email scams, particularly those leveraging deceptive links and malicious content, continue to pose significant risks. These tactics have been behind major security breaches, such as the 2022 Twilio breach and … Read more
