By Ashwani Mishra, Editor-Technology, 63SATS
Stay ahead in the dynamic world of cybersecurity.
Here’s your concise guide to the latest trends, threats, and breakthroughs from around the globe:
1. Fake Postal Messages Targeting Indian Users Linked to China, Researchers Say
Hackers are exploiting India’s postal system to send malicious messages, aiming to steal personal and financial information, according to Fortinet. The campaign targets iPhone users with fake iMessages about package pickups at India Post warehouses, leading to fraudulent websites.
2. UK Hospitals’ SOS Amid Cyber Attack: ‘Unprecedented’ Blood Shortage
A ransomware attack on Synnovis has caused significant blood supply shortages in UK hospitals. The attack disrupted blood donations and led to limitations on blood usage, impacting large London hospitals under the NHS.
3. Cyber Bullying On The Rise In Singapore: MDDI Survey
A survey by the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) reveals that 74% of respondents encountered harmful online content like cyber bullying. Despite this, 61% ignored the content, 35% blocked offenders, and only 27% reported it.
4. CERT-In Warns of Phishing Campaign Exploiting CrowdStrike Outage
CERT-In has issued a warning about a phishing campaign targeting CrowdStrike users following a faulty update to the Falcon Sensor. Cybercriminals are using phishing emails, impersonating staff, selling fake recovery scripts, and distributing Trojan malware.
5. Cyber Attacks on Shipping Rise Amid Geopolitical Tensions
Geopolitical disputes have led to a sharp increase in cyber attacks on the shipping industry. Research from NHL Stenden University reveals 64 cyber incidents in 2023, primarily originating from Russia, China, North Korea, or Iran.
6. Google Chrome Enhances Warnings for Risky Downloads
Google Chrome now provides detailed warnings for downloading potentially malicious, password-protected files. The new system uses AI-powered malware verdicts from Safe Browsing to help users understand the risks quickly.
