What is Space Bears? Space Bear is a relatively new ransomware group that first appeared on the radar in April 2024. The gang, which is aligned to the Phobos ransomware-as-a-service group, steals sensitive data from organisations, encrypts victims’ computer systems,…
North American school software provider PowerSchool has reportedly paid a ransom to prevent attackers from releasing stolen data of students and teachers. A message to parents by the Howard-Suamico School District in Wisconsin, US, seen by news outlet NBC 26,…
Jan 09, 2025The Hacker NewsData Protection / Encryption Ransomware isn’t slowing down—it’s getting smarter. Encryption, designed to keep our online lives secure, is now being weaponized by cybercriminals to hide malware, steal data, and avoid detection. The result? A 10.3%…
Ever wonder how those “free” browser extensions that promise to save you money actually work? We dive deep into the controversial world of Honey, the coupon-finding tool owned by PayPal, and uncover a scheme that might be leaving you with…
Two significant security vulnerabilities have been identified in the Fancy Product Designer premium plugin, which allows the customization of WooCommerce products. The issues remain unpatched in the latest version, 6.4.3, affecting WordPress websites using the plugin. The plugin, developed by…
Jan 09, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Endpoint Security Palo Alto Networks has released software patches to address several security flaws in its Expedition migration tool, including a high-severity bug that an authenticated attacker could exploit to access sensitive data. “Multiple vulnerabilities…
A prolonged cyber-attack campaign targeting Japanese organizations and individuals since 2019 has been attributed to the China-linked threat actor MirrorFace, also known as Earth Kasha, by Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) and the National Center of Incident Readiness and Strategy…
Jan 09, 2025Ravie Lakshmanan Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new, stealthier version of a macOS-focused information-stealing malware called Banshee Stealer. “Once thought dormant after its source code leak in late 2024, this new iteration introduces advanced string encryption inspired by…
The EU Commission has been found liable for breaching the EU’s own data protection rules in a landmark ruling that could open the door to class action lawsuits in the region. In a civil litigation action brought by an EU…
As SaaS providers race to integrate AI into their product offerings to stay competitive and relevant, a new challenge has emerged in the world of AI: shadow AI. Shadow AI refers to the unauthorized use of AI tools and copilots…
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