Introduction to Zero-Day Exploits Zero-day exploits represent a class of vulnerabilities that are particularly challenging for both cybersecurity professionals and software developers. These exploits take advantage of security flaws that are unknown to the software vendor and, therefore, have not been patched or mitigated. The term “zero-day” refers to the fact that there is no…
Overview of the Data Breach Incident The recent data breach concerning Royal Mail and its supplier, Spectos, has raised significant alarms in the cybersecurity community. The ordeal began when a user known as ‘ghna’ posted claims regarding a data breach on March 31, indicating that sensitive customer information had been compromised. This announcement elicited immediate…
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a firm directive to web hosting giant GoDaddy to overhaul its cybersecurity practices after identifying serious security lapses that put millions of customers at risk. This move comes after multiple data breaches between 2019 and 2022, revealing a troubling pattern of negligence in protecting user data. GoDaddy’s…
Introduction The UK’s telecommunications industry faces increasing pressure to fortify its cybersecurity measures as state-affiliated threat actors, such as Salt Typhoon, expand their campaigns. Recent breaches in US telecommunications firms like Verizon and AT&T have demonstrated the sophistication of these attacks and their ability to compromise critical infrastructure globally. This article delves into the risks…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction In one of the most significant cryptocurrency heists of 2024, US and Japanese authorities have attributed the theft of $308 million worth of Bitcoin to TraderTraitor, a North Korean-linked cybercrime group. The…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction Old vulnerabilities die hard—especially in the world of cybersecurity. In 2024, the FICORA and CAPSAICIN botnets, leveraging decade-old D-Link router vulnerabilities, wreaked havoc across global networks. These botnets exploited weaknesses in the…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction The year 2024 served as a stark reminder of how sophisticated and disruptive cyberattacks have become. From crippling healthcare systems to exposing sensitive government communications, cybercriminals have demonstrated their ability to inflict…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction On December 17, 2024, the notorious hacker IntelBroker released 2.9 TB of sensitive data allegedly stolen from a Cisco developer resource. This is part of a claimed 4.5 TB dataset linked to…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction Cryptocurrency platforms faced an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks in 2024, culminating in a staggering $2.2 billion in stolen assets, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. North Korean hackers dominated the scene, accounting…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Introduction The Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), set to take effect in December 2027, represents a groundbreaking step in Europe’s digital security landscape. For the first time, the EU has enacted legislation mandating strict…
