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Krispy Kreme is struggling to fulfill online orders after it was hit with a cyberattack
A cybersecurity attack is hampering some customers from getting their doughnuts at Krispy Kreme, the company revealed Wednesday. The chain said in a regulatory statement that it had detected
WhatsApp accounts being hacked in Karachi, country’s other parts
<p>KARACHI: (UrduPoint/UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News-Dec 11<sup>th</sup>, 2024) The WhatsApp accounts of the users were being hacked in Karachi and other parts of the country these days, the FIA sources confirmed on Tuesday.</p>
Is that crypto email legit or just another scam?
Blockchain scams are increasingly prevalent, and it’s essential to understand what they are and how to recognize them before they take a toll on your finances. For instance, John from Sunset Beach, North Carolina, recently reached out with a pressing question
Trump-fueled bitcoin rally sparks dual threat: Cyber extortion, LLM attacks loom, experts say
Another trend industry experts and insiders are anticipating in 2025 is the spread of the generative AI-based ‘deepfakes’ into the business sector in a big way ...
US Sanctions Chinese Company, Indicts Hacker Over Cyberattacks
The Treasury Department on Dec. 10 sanctioned a Chinese cybersecurity company and one of its employees for compromising tens
Pro-Palestinian Hacking Group Claims Cyber Attack On Blockchain Company, Stealing Digital Currencies
A pro-Palestine hacking group
UN's upcoming vote on cybercrime treaty offers hope amid rising cybersecurity threats
New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): In a positive development amid growing cybersecurity risks, the United Nations is set to vote on a new cybercrime treaty aimed at strengthening global cooperation to combat cyber threats, according to Moody's Ratings 2025
Reports Of Cybercrime On The Rise: Keep Them Coming, Says The NCSC
Phishing remains the biggest incident category for individuals and organisations, accounting for almost half of all reports. It is also the most common way for cyber criminals to gain access to your systems. ...
US offers US$10 million reward for Chinese hacker linked to potentially deadly cyberattack
Guan Tianfeng’s employer, a China-based cybersecurity firm, was also sanctioned over the ransomware plot that hit thousands of companies. ...
AWS customers hit by major cyberattack which then stored stolen credentials in plain sight
Many sites were misconfigured, allowing hackers to exfiltrate sensitive data and sell it on the dark web. ...
Government fends off cyberattacks, passes Bill to strengthen financial transparency
Significant attempts were made from overseas to hack into the government’s central network a few weeks
Previously Undetectable AI-Designed Cyberattacks Can Now Be Found in Minutes as CyTwist Launches Breakthrough Malware Detection Engine
In a recent red team AI-generated malware cyberattack, mirroring the attack on France's government agencies, CyTwist's purpose-built patented detection engine uncovered in minutes, what usually takes months, demonstrating its unmatched protection against
US officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack
FBI and CISA officials said it was impossible to predict when the telecommunications companies would be fully safe from interlopers. ...
Strengthening digital defenses: Ghana’s urgent battle against rising cybercrime
BY Gabriel AMETAME As Ghana increasingly integrates digital technology into its economy and daily life, robust cybersecurity has never been more critical. The rapid expansion of online services has exposed individuals, businesses, and institutions to a growing
Chinese hackers target US telecoms: What you need to know to protect your data
U.S. telecom giants are under constant attack from Chinese hackers. A federal investigation has uncovered a massive cyber espionage campaign by the Chinese government, targeting U.S. telecommunications networks to steal Americans' information. A top White
HealthAlliance to pay $550K penalty for failing to protect patient data before cyberattack
The Hudson Valley health care system knew of a vulnerability before the October 2023 attack, attorney general says. ...
Toronto Public Library says more than 4,000 non-employees affected by cyberattack
A year after a cyberattack brought down systems at the Toronto Public Library (TPL) for months, the results of an investigation into the breach show that thousands of cardholders, donors, and unsuccessful job candidates may have also been affected. ...
As fear and greed fuel \u2018digital arrest\u2019 and stock trading frauds, Bengalurians lose Rs 1,800 crore to cybercrimes
In 2023, Bengaluru
US ‘Flips’ to Support Encryption Following China’s ‘Salt Typhoon’ Cyberattack
Privacy advocates hailed a “watershed moment” as the FBI and CISA urged Americans to use encrypted messaging apps in the wake of the hack. ...
Disrupting Global Cybercrime Through Strategic Collaboration
To effectively put customers first and help protect enterprises and government organizations from the complex cyber landscape, teamwork is essential. ...
President Murmu spotlights cybercrimes, climate change as threats to human rights
Addressing the Human Rights Day celebrations organised by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday, the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, highlighted the growing challenges posed by cybercrimes and climate change to human rights. "The digital
Romanian energy supplier struck in ransomware attack in latest cybercrime assault
Electrica Group claims to have addressed the problem already, and says operations were not affected. ...
Some work at White Lake Township’s civic center underway despite cybercrime
Overall, work had been ahead of schedule, said
12 people arrested for cybercrime in Brunei
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- Brunei police arrested twelve individuals suspected of acting as account mules for a cybercrime syndicate, local media reported on Tuesday.
Cybercrimes, climate change are emerging threats to human rights: President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday expressed concerns about cybercrimes and climate change as emerging threats to human rights amid the growing significance of artificial intelligence (AI) and changes in the global climate. Human Rights Day is observed on
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Beyoncé's mom claims she was hacked, denies liking post about Jay-Z rape lawsuit
Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, has denied liking a post about her son-in-law, Jay-Z, being accused of raping a 13-year-old girl with Sean "Diddy" Combs. On Dec. 8, fans noticed that Knowles' social media account liked a post from ABC7 Chicago that
GOP senator questions FBI over reported Iranian hack attempt of Trump pick Kash Patel
FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., is looking for answers from the FBI after President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the bureau was reportedly targeted by Iranian hackers. "For an Iranian-backed group to have targeted the potential next Director
HealthAlliance fined $550K over cyberattack at Kingston hospital network
KINGSTON, N.Y. — HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley must pay $550,000 in penalties to New York state for a data breach stemming from a 2023 cyberattack on its IT network that put the confidential, personal information of more than 200,000 patients and
Cybercrime busters sharpen skills to man new help desks
Bhopal: Bhopal police is attempting to step up its response against cyber-crime by training cops to work on newly set up ‘Cyber Help Desks' at all police stations in the city. Victims can approach these help desks directly to file their complaints for frauds
