Multimillion-Dollar Deepfake Scam: A Cautionary Tale in Cybersecurity
Overview of the $25.6 Million Deepfake Incident In an alarming incident of technological fraud, a finance employee at a major multinational corporation was deceived into transferring a staggering $25.6 million due to a deepfake scam. This case has shed light on the growing sophistication of deepfake technology and its potential to disrupt businesses and individuals […]
Massive Data Breach Exposes Billions of Records: Time to Update Your Passwords
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity remains a critical concern for individuals and organizations alike. The safeguarding of personal information hinges on robust password practices, yet the discovery of a colossal data breach serves as a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities that exist. Cybersecurity researcher Bob Dyachenko and his colleagues at Cybernews have unearthed a […]
Slay the Spire Mod Hacked to Distribute Malware on Christmas
Incident Involving the Slay the Spire Mod Downfall A popular mod for the game Slay the Spire Mod Security Issue, known as Downfall, was hacked during the holiday season, resulting in the distribution of malware to its users. The incident occurred through a Steam update, where the mod was briefly replaced with a compromised version […]
Engineer Sentenced for Network Intrusion and False Statements
Background and Termination of Miklos Daniel Brody Miklos Daniel Brody, a cloud engineer, faced allegations at his workplace, a bank, which led to his termination. The bank’s information security team accused Brody of using his company laptop to transfer various files, including pornography, from multiple USB devices. When confronted, Brody claimed that the USBs were […]
