The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has taken significant strides in combating the growing menace of cybercrime with a large-scale operation that resulted in the arrest of 130 individuals. Publicly announced by NPF’s public relations officer, Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on November 3, 2024, the suspects comprise 113 foreign nationals, mainly from China and Malaysia, and 17 Nigerians. These individuals are facing
Imagine waking up to find the website of your bank, the hospital down the street, and the airport you were planning to fly from all offline. This nightmarish scenario is becoming an alarming reality as LameDuck’s Skynet Botnet, an aggressive cyber threat, has unleashed over 35,000 Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks globally, targeting crucial infrastructures and causing unprecedented disruption
In the rapidly evolving landscape of cybersecurity, a new and particularly insidious threat has caught the attention of experts and gamers alike. Known as Winos 4.0, this advanced malware framework targets gamers through seemingly innocent game optimization apps such as installation tools and speed boosters. Built on the notorious Gh0st RAT, Winos 4.0 stands out for its extensive functionality, stable
The rapid digitization of industrial IT and OT systems in Industry 4.0 environments demands robust and innovative security measures to protect sensitive data and ensure reliable connectivity. Addressing these critical needs, Celona has introduced Aerloc, a next-generation suite of security capabilities designed to enhance the security of private 5G wireless networks. Aerloc aims to tackle specific challenges inherent in industrial
A significant security vulnerability has been identified in Hikvision network cameras, leading to potentially grave consequences for users and organizations relying on these devices. This flaw allows attackers to intercept Dynamic DNS (DDNS) credentials that are transmitted in plaintext, leaving various camera models exposed to unauthorized access. Specifically, the affected models include those with firmware versions predating recent updates, such
In the wake of a series of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks carried out by the Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16), several UK local authority websites faced temporary disruptions. Last week’s cyberattacks, reportedly in retaliation for British military support for Ukraine, targeted the websites of Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Salford, Bury, Trafford, Tameside, and Dudley, with Portsmouth City Council and
In an era where digital data is becoming increasingly valuable, the risks associated with data breaches have grown exponentially, necessitating stronger security measures to protect sensitive information. The recent arrest of Alexander Connor Moucka by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police highlights how vulnerabilities in cloud storage accounts can lead to massive data breaches, affecting millions of individuals and numerous organizations.
A Nigerian national named Kolade Akinwale Ojelade has been sentenced to over 26 years in a U.S. federal prison for orchestrating a sophisticated phishing scam that targeted the real estate industry and resulted in approximately $12 million in losses. Ojelade employed a ‘man-in-the-middle’ technique, intercepting emails between real estate businesses and their clients to redirect large payments to bank accounts
In a disconcerting turn of events, the city of Columbus, Ohio, has notified its 500,000 residents of a potential data breach following a ransomware attack that occurred in mid-July 2024. The initial response from city officials claimed that only corrupted data had been affected; however, security researcher David Leroy Ross, known as "Connor Goodwolf," later revealed that sensitive information had
Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, accounting for 99% of all firms and employing nearly half of the country’s workforce. Despite their critical role, these businesses face numerous challenges, especially when competing against larger corporations with extensive resources. In the digital age, leveraging AI and digital technologies has become essential for small businesses to remain competitive. However,
Apple has once again succumbed to Russian censorship demands by removing the Amnezia VPN from its App Store in Russia, citing violations of legal content regulations. The removal was executed rapidly upon request from Roskomnadzor, Russia’s censorship agency, late on October 30th, demonstrating the swift compliance typical of Apple’s actions in the region. Amnezia VPN, created to bypass internet censorship
A recent cybersecurity incident, codenamed EMERALDWHALE, has exposed a massive vulnerability in Git configurations, leading to significant data breaches. Cybersecurity researchers have flagged this alarming campaign aimed at exposed Git configuration files to siphon off credentials. The operation has resulted in the cloning of over 10,000 private repositories and the collection of no less than 15,000 stolen credentials, which have
