Cybercriminals use various techniques to crack passwords and gain unauthorized access to accounts and systems. Understanding these methods can help individuals and organizations implement stronger security measures. Here are three common password-cracking techniques and ways to defend against them. 1. Brute Force Attack A brute force attack involves systematically trying every possible combination of characters […]

China has accused the United States’ National Security Agency (NSA) of carrying out cyberattacks against Northwestern Polytechnical University, an institution specializing in aerospace and defense research. The accusations, made by China’s National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC) and cybersecurity firm Qihoo 360, claim that the NSA’s elite hacking unit, known as the Tailored Access […]

In a shocking cyberattack, Dubai-based cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has suffered a massive security breach, losing approximately $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH) from one of its cold wallets. Multiple cybersecurity firms and blockchain analysts have found compelling evidence linking the heist to North Korea’s infamous Lazarus Group, a state-sponsored hacking collective known for large-scale financial […]

In one of the largest crypto security breaches to date, cryptocurrency exchange Bybit has reportedly suffered a major hack, resulting in the theft of over $1.46 billion worth of Ethereum (ETH). The attack, which targeted Bybit’s hot wallets, has sent shockwaves across the crypto community and raised concerns about the security of centralized exchanges. Details […]

A major U.S. military health provider, Health Net Federal Services (HNFS), has agreed to pay an $11 million settlement following allegations of cybersecurity failures that potentially exposed sensitive data of military personnel. The settlement underscores the critical importance of stringent cybersecurity measures in protecting government and military-related information. HNFS, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, provides […]