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35+ Alarming Hacking Statistics [Recently Updated Data]

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Alarming Hacking Statistics and Facts [2024 Updated Data]Alarming Hacking Statistics and Facts [2024 Updated Data]

Eye-opening Hacking Statistics

1. Negotiated Credentials Were Involved in 20% of the Cyber Attacks.

One out of every five cyber-attacks happens because someone’s digital keys got stolen. It’s like leaving your house key under the doormat—except it’s your sensitive information at risk instead of your house. These compromised credentials open the door for cyber intruders, giving them a free pass to wreak havoc on your digital life. These statistics remind you to strengthen your passwords, change them every few months, and stay vigilant because protecting your passwords is as essential as locking the doors to your home.

2. New and Small Businesses Report Attacked by Phishing Scams or Hackers Every 11 Seconds.

Within the blink of an eye, a small business somewhere is under siege by an online robber. It takes just 11 seconds for these cyber scoundrels to strike like clockwork, targeting the heart of someone’s entrepreneurial dream. It’s like a relentless game of digital cat and mouse, where these small businesses, often the backbone of communities, are left vulnerable. It’s a stark reminder that in this digital age, safeguarding these businesses isn’t just about protecting profits; it’s about preserving livelihoods and the spirit of entrepreneurship.

3. Human Mistakes or Errors Led to 95% of Data Breaches.

Almost all data breaches happen because of simple human slip-ups. It’s like misplacing keys to a treasure chest—except this treasure chest holds sensitive information. These errors, whether clicking on the wrong link or sharing info where it shouldn’t go, open the floodgates for cyber trouble. It’s not just about machines; regular folks unintentionally leave the back door open for digital intruders. It’s a reminder that behind every breach stat, there’s a missed step, a moment of oversight. But it also means we can tighten these digital locks through awareness and caution.

4. Identifying a Security Breach Takes More Than 206 Days.

Digital security breaches are the hidden leaks of the cyber world, often evading detection for extended periods while attackers operate unnoticed. According to statistics, identifying a network infiltration or data hack…

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Babuk Ransomware Decryptor Updated to Recover Files Infected

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Hackers use ransomware to encrypt victims’ files and render them inaccessible until a ransom is paid. This forces the victims to pay a ransom to regain access to compromised systems and data.

This tactic leads to financial gains for the threat actors. While ransomware attacks can be conducted at scale and threat actors can target individuals, businesses, and organizations.

The Babuk ransomware decryptor has recently received an update from Avast cybersecurity researchers, Cisco Talos, and the Dutch Police to allow for the recovery of files infected with the most recent ransomware variant.

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Technical Analysis

Babuk ransomware initially emerged in early 2021, and it is known for the following key things:-

  • Targeting Windows systems
  • Encrypting files
  • Demanding ransom payments in exchange for decryption keys

Besides this, Babuk ransomware has gained immense attention for its Evolving tactics and the sophistication of its attacks.

Since its founding, the Avast security company has blocked over 5600 targeted attacks, the majority of which targeted individuals and organizations in the following nations:

  • Brazil
  • Czech Republic
  • India
  • The United States
  • Germany
Babuk attacks blocked by Avast since 2021 (Source – Avast)

The recently updated Avast Babuk decryption tool can restore the files the Tortilla Babuk variant has encrypted.

Babuk ransomware source code was released in Sept 2021 in the form of a ZIP file on a Russian hacking forum, which included the following 14 victim-specific private keys:-

The cybersecurity analysts affirmed that the decryptor creation was easy as the encryption scheme remained unchanged from their analysis 2 years prior and the sample that the researchers analyzed was named “tortilla.exe.”.

The Babuk encryptor is likely made from leaked sources and uses a single key…

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Samsung Galaxy A32 5G gets updated with December 2023 security patch

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While other phones are getting the Android 14 update, older Galaxy phones that are not eligible for that update are getting the December 2023 security update. One such phone is the Galaxy A32 5G. The device is getting the December 2023 security update in several Latin American countries.

Galaxy A32 5G gets December 2023 security update in Latin America

The December 2023 security update is now rolling out to the Galaxy A32 5G, and it comes with firmware version A326BXXS9CWK9. The update is available in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic. It fixes 75 security flaws found in the previous version of the phone’s software. Since it is just a security update, don’t expect it to bring any new features or performance improvements.

If you have a Galaxy A32 5G and if you live in any of the Latin American countries mentioned above, you can now check for the new security update. You can do that by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping Download and install. You can also use the manual firmware flashing process, but you would need to download the appropriate firmware file (version mentioned above) from our database and use the Odin tool on a computer running the Windows OS.

Samsung launched the Galaxy A32 5G in early 2021 with Android 11 onboard. It received the Android 12 update later that year and the Android 13 update in late 2022. It will not get the Android 14 update that has been released for several Samsung smartphones and tablets.

If you want to check out Android 14 (One UI 6.0) features, watch our in-depth video below. Moreover, you can upgrade from your Galaxy A32 5G to the Galaxy A34 by clicking the button below the video.

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CDOT, CDPS and CSP celebrate opening of new, updated Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnels Traffic Operations Center

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Statewide – Coloradans have experienced its first taste of snow in October, officially marking the start of the winter driving season. This year, the Colorado Department of Transportation is adding more to its arsenal to help keep traffic moving and travelers safe, especially along the Interstate 70 Mountain Corridor, by opening a new, updated Operations Center at the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnels and maintenance garage bays.

“We are now approaching an almost $2 million hit to the economy for every hour the I-70 Mountain Corridor is closed,” said Shoshana Lew, CDOT’s Executive Director. “Not only do closures delay important deliveries and transportation of goods, it also has a real impact on the livelihood of our travelers, which cannot be summed up by a figure. It is important to CDOT to do everything we can to alleviate those impacts and ensure a quick clearance of incidents along the interstate, which is why we invested in updating our technology at the Operations Center and constructing a new maintenance facility at the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnels.”

While an Operations Center inside the Eisenhower Johnson Memorial Tunnels has already existed for decades, the technology within the Center needed to be updated to improve response times and safety. Upgrades include replacing decades-old copper wires, installing fiber optic cables, putting up new cameras and screens, all of which will increase the speed and quality of the Center’s monitors inside the new building. Quality is imperative as it helps CDOT’s Operators see if there is something in the road that needs to be cleared or get more details on an incident.

“The new cameras and monitors will allow us to zoom all the way into the roadway, up to two miles away from the tunnels, to detect even small debris such as nails,” said Lew. “This allows our crews to remove it from the roadway before it becomes a hazard to motorists. We are also able to zoom in on incidents to better document and report what is going on. We will be able to see how many passengers are in a vehicle, license plate numbers and more. This helps aid our first responders, including CDOT maintainers, as they respond to an incident…

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