In an increasingly digital world, the threat of cyber-attacks is more prevalent than ever. This article delves into an alarming case of cybersecurity breach involving a popular dating platform, which led to over 620 million user accounts being compromised…
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Chrome’s Invasive New Tracking Sparks Need for a New Browser
The importance of privacy issues has increased in the digital era, leading people to look for browsers that prioritize data protection. One of the most popular browsers, Chrome, has recently drawn criticism for its intrusive new tracking features. Users are…
AP Stylebook Data Breach: Associated Press Warns That The Breach Led to Phishing Attacks
The Associated Press has warned of what potentially is a data breach in AP Stylebook servers, impacting their customers. Reportedly, the data has been used by the threat actors in launching their targeted phishing attacks. The AP Stylebook is a…
Behind the Wheel, Under Surveillance: The Privacy Risks of Modern Cars
The auto industry is failing to give drivers control over their data privacy, according to researchers warning that modern cars are “wiretaps on wheels.” An analysis published on Wednesday revealed that in an era when driving is becoming increasingly…
Here’s How Hackers Sell and Trade Your Data in the Metaverse
Your data might be lost in the metaverse, a place where reality takes on new forms and lovely virtual landscapes arise. Imagine yourself in a bustling digital marketplace, surrounded by avatars dressed in the latest digital attire. A secret…
Unveiling the DarkGate Malware Phishing Attack on Microsoft Teams
Cybercriminals have focused on Microsoft Teams, a widely used tool for remote collaboration, in a recent round of cyber assaults. This well-known tool is being used by a crafty phishing campaign to spread the dangerous DarkGate ransomware. This cunning scheme…
Vishing Scams: Here’s How to Spot & Defend Against Them
Vishing (voice or VoIP phishing) is a sort of cyber attack that uses voice and telephony technologies to deceive targeted persons into disclosing sensitive data to unauthorized entities. The information could be personal, such as a Social Security number…
Understanding HTTPS Spoofing: A Deceptive Online Threat
Online security is no longer a luxury but an absolute necessity in today’s digital age. For the average internet user, spotting the reassuring green padlock symbol and the “https://” prefix in their browser’s address bar has become a common…
Cisco: Leadership Awareness Fuels the Booming Identity Market
The latest research conducted by Cisco Investments with venture capital firms reveals that most CISOs believe complexity in tools, number of solutions and technical glossaries are among the many barriers to zero trust. It has been observed that around 85%…
Online Hackers Target Microsoft Teams to Propagate DarkGate Malware
Microsoft Teams conversations are being abused by a new phishing attempt to distribute malicious attachments that install the DarkGate Loader malware. When two external Office 365 accounts were found to be hijacked and were detected sending Microsoft Teams phishing…