Mobile Security
Apple Services Restored After Brief Global Outage
Apple services, including the App Store, Apple TV+, and Apple Music, experienced a brief global outage, affecting users in the US and other regions....
Data Leaks
Senior Living Facility Data Breach Affects Thousands
Data Leaks
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Kisco Senior Living, a renowned senior living organization, recently faced a significant data breach affecting 26,000 individuals. The breach, described as a "data security...
Over 17 Billion Personal Accounts Leaked Worldwide Since 2014
Data Leaks
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Data breaches have become an increasingly prevalent threat globally, with a staggering 17 billion personal accounts compromised since 2014. This alarming figure represents a...
An endeavor aimed at overtaking the OpenJS Foundation has been unearthed by security analysts, exhibiting resemblances to a recent discovery concerning the open-source XZ...
Cybercrime
Cybercriminals Targeting LastPass Users
Cybercrime
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In a recent phishing campaign, LastPass users are being targeted by cybercriminals. The campaign involves fraudulent sites prompting users to reset their accounts. LastPass has alerted its users about the misuse of its branding by fraudsters involved in crypto thefts. The phishing campaign is linked to the CryptoChameleon phishing...
Chinese Hackers Target US Infrastructure, FBI Warns
Cybercrime
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In a recent statement, FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed that Chinese hackers are actively infiltrating US critical infrastructure, preparing for potential attacks. This campaign, known as Volt Typhoon, has targeted key sectors including telecommunications, energy, and water, with 23 pipeline operators among the victims.
Wray, speaking at the 2024 Vanderbilt...
TikTok to Suspend Repeated Offenders
Cybercrime
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TikTok has announced a new policy aimed at tackling problematic content on its platform. The popular social media app, owned by ByteDance, will now temporarily suspend accounts that repeatedly violate its guidelines.
The new policy will see accounts that repeatedly post content deemed inappropriate or harmful being temporarily ineligible for...
Creators of Hive RAT and $3.5M Cryptojacking Mastermind Arrested in Global Operation
Cybercrime
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In a global crackdown, authorities in Australia and the United States have apprehended two suspects allegedly involved in the creation and dissemination of a remote access trojan dubbed Hive RAT, formerly known as Firebird.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), this malicious software empowered its purchasers to wield...
Hackers Utilize Python Backdoor in Zero-Day Attack Targeting Palo Alto Systems
Cybercrime
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Recently brought to public attention, malevolent entities have been taking advantage of an unveiled software flaw in Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS system since March 26, 2024, almost three weeks before its revelation on the preceding day.
Tracking this activity under the designation Operation MidnightEclipse, Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 division...