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Citizen Lab Discovers No-Click Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in NSO Group’s Pegasus Spyware Internet Security and Privacy at Risk The discovery of two no-click zero-day vulnerabilities by Citizen Lab while examining an unidentified individual’s device has raised serious concerns about internet security and privacy. The vulnerabilities were found in NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware, a controversial tool known…
Carmakers Fail Privacy Test, Giving Owners Little or No Control on Personal Data They Collect A Disturbing Revelation A recent study conducted by the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation has revealed that carmakers are failing to protect the privacy of their customers and are giving little to no control over the personal data they collect. The study,…
Ransomware Free Decryptor Available for ‘Key Group’ Ransomware Introduction: In a major development for cybersecurity, cyber intelligence firm EclecticIQ has released a free decryption tool to assist victims of the Key Group ransomware. The Key Group, also known as keygroup777, is a Russian-speaking cybercrime actor notorious for selling personally identifiable information and access to compromised…
Apple‘s 2024 Security Research Device Program: Enhancing iPhone Security Introduction Apple, renowned for its commitment to user privacy and security, has designated its latest flagship device, the iPhone 14 Pro, as the target for research in its forthcoming 2024 Security Research Device Program. This program invites security researchers to apply for the opportunity to collaborate…
The 2024 iPhone Security Research Program: Advancing Cybersecurity through Collaboration Introduction In a continuous effort to enhance the security of its products and protect its users’ data, Apple has launched the highly anticipated 2024 iPhone Security Research Program. This initiative invites security researchers to apply for the program, allowing them to work alongside Apple‘s security…
Privacy Concerns Arise as X (Formerly Twitter) Collects Biometric Data X Corp., previously known as Twitter, has recently announced a new privacy policy that includes the collection of biometric data from its users. This move has sparked concerns amongst privacy advocates and experts who argue that the collection of such sensitive and permanent information poses…
Data Breach at Fashion Retailer Forever 21 Exposes Personal Information of Over 500,000 Individuals September 1, 2023 Fashion retail giant Forever 21 has recently disclosed a data breach that compromised the personal information of more than 500,000 individuals. The breach, which occurred in March of this year, was identified by the company during an investigation…
Data Protection: How Quantum Computing Will Impact Cybersecurity Introduction The rapid advancements in quantum computing technology have raised concerns about the potential impact on cybersecurity. Quantum computers have the potential to break modern encryption methods, rendering current data protection techniques obsolete. While practical quantum-based attacks are still in the future, organizations must proactively consider how…
Rackspace Faces Costly Fallout from Ransomware Attack Introduction Rackspace, a leading provider of managed cloud hosting services, has found itself grappling with the aftermath of a ransomware attack that occurred in December 2022. The attack, orchestrated by the Play ransomware group, targeted a zero-day exploit within the Microsoft Exchange server. As a result, thousands of…
Notice of Data Event: Mom‘s Meals Cyberintrusion Mom‘s Meals, a US food delivery company operating under the name PurFoods, recently revealed that it had experienced a cyberintrusion from January 16th to February 22nd, 2023. The company confirmed that the attack involved the encryption of certain files within their network, and there is a possibility that…