UK: Thousands of Afghans, troops and civil servants may be victims of new data breach

Some 3,700 Afghans, British troops and civil servants may have fallen victim to a new data breach, after an incident involving a company linked to the Ministry of Defence. Stansted-based Inflite The Jet Centre Ltd suffered a data security incident Read More …

Canada: House of Commons hit by cyberattack from ‘threat actor’

The House of Commons and Canada’s cybersecurity agency are investigating a significant data breach caused by an unknown “threat actor” targeting employee information. According to an internal email obtained by CBC News, the House of Commons alerted staff on Monday Read More …

Norway spy chief blames Russian hackers for hijacking dam

Russian hackers briefly hijacked a dam in Norway in early April and spilled millions of gallons of water before the attack was stopped, Norway’s spy chief revealed Thursday. The hackers opened a floodgate at the Bremanger dam in western Norway Read More …

Cyber attack on Nigeria Customs Service disrupts clearance operations

A cyber attack on the Information Communication Technology (ICT) platform of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has caused significant disruptions to cargo clearance operations at ports across the country. Licensed Customs agents are already counting their losses to demurrage charges Read More …

Russia restricts Telegram, WhatsApp calls, citing law breaches

Russia has started restricting some Telegram and WhatsApp calls, accusing the foreign-owned platforms of failing to share information with law enforcement in fraud and terrorism cases, the digital development ministry said on Wednesday. The blocking measures, which extend only to Read More …

New trends in phishing and scams: How AI and social media are changing the game

Phishing and scams are dynamic types of online fraud that primarily target individuals, with cybercriminals constantly adapting their tactics to deceive people. Scammers invent new methods and improve old ones, adjusting them to fit current news, trends, and major world Read More …

FBI: Fictitious Law Firms Targeting Cryptocurrency Scam Victims Combine Multiple Exploitation Tactics While Offering to Recover Funds

This updated advisory provides additional red flag indicators and due diligence measures to help victims who have been in contact with fictitious law firms conducting this fraudulent activity. This scheme combines a number of exploitation tactics including targeting vulnerable populations, Read More …

Fortinet Releases Security Advisory for Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

An authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel [CWE-288] vulnerability in FortiOS, FortiProxy & FortiPAM may allow an unauthenticated attacker to seize control of a managed device via crafted FGFM requests, if the device is managed by a FortiManager, Read More …