A ransomware attack is an organization’s worst nightmare. Not only does it harm the confidentiality of the organizations and their customers, but it also drains money and causes damage to the reputation. Defenders have been trying to address this serious…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Whistleblower: Social Security Data of 300 Million Americans at Risk After Agency Mishandling
A whistleblower has alleged that Social Security information belonging to over 300 million Americans was compromised when Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) personnel uploaded sensitive data to a cloud storage system lacking adequate security oversight. The potentially exposed information…
Over 624,000 Impacted in Major Healthcare Data Breach: SSNs, Financial Data, and Identity Theft Risks
A massive healthcare data breach has exposed the sensitive information of more than 624,000 individuals, putting Social Security numbers, financial details, and account credentials at risk. The breach targeted Healthcare Services Group Inc. (HSGI), a Pennsylvania-based company that manages…
Workiva Confirms Data Breach in Wake of Salesforce Security Incident
A recent cyberattack on Salesforce customers has prompted Workiva to disclose a breach linked to a recent wave of attacks, serving as a reminder of the increasing cybersecurity risks faced by global organisations. Workiva provides financial reporting, compliance, and…
Experts Advise Homeowners on Effective Wi-Fi Protection
Today, in a world where people are increasingly connected, the home wireless network has become an integral part of daily life. It powers everything from remote working to digital banking to entertainment to smart appliances, personal communication, and smart…
Salesloft Integration Breach Exposes Salesforce Customer Data
A recent cyber incident has brought to light how one weak link in software integrations can expose sensitive business information. Salesloft, a sales automation platform, confirmed that attackers exploited its Drift chat integration with Salesforce to steal tokens that…
CISOs fear material losses amid rising cyberattacks
Chief information security officers (CISOs) are worried about the dangers of a cyberattack, and there is an anxiety due to the material losses of data that organizations have suffered in the past year. According to a report by Proofpoint, the…
Google Messages Adds QR Code Verification to Prevent Impersonation Scams
Google is preparing to roll out a new security feature in its Messages app that adds another layer of protection against impersonation scams. The update, now available in beta, introduces a QR code system to verify whether the person…
Spotify Launches In-App Messaging for Private Music, Podcast, and Audiobook Sharing
Spotify has introduced an in-app messaging feature called “Messages,” allowing users to share music, podcasts, and audiobooks directly within the app. This new feature aims to make music sharing easier and more social by keeping conversations about content within…
Malicous npm package exploit crypto wallets
Experts have found a malicious npm package that consists of stealthy features to deploy malicious code into pc apps targeting crypto wallets such as Exodus and Atomic. About the package Termed as “nodejs-smtp,” the package imitates the genuine email library…