< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Password theft has recently dominated headlines, with billions of credentials compromised. Amid this crisis, Microsoft has been pushing to replace traditional passwords with more secure authentication methods. However, a new vulnerability in the Windows BitLocker full-disk…
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PayPal Fined $2 Million for Data Breach: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity
< p style=”text-align: justify;”> PayPal has been fined $2 million by the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS) for failing to protect customer data, resulting in a significant security breach. The incident, which occurred in December 2022,…
The Evolution of Data Protection: Moving Beyond Passwords
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>As new threats emerge and defensive strategies evolve, the landscape of data protection is undergoing significant changes. With February 1 marking Change Your Password Day, it’s a timely reminder of the importance of strong password habits…
Pune Retired Banker Falls Victim to Insurance Fraud, Loses Rs 2.22 Crore
A 62-year-old retired bank manager from Pune became the victim of a massive cyber fraud, losing ₹2.22 crore over several months. Scammers posing as government officials tricked the individual into purchasing multiple insurance policies by promising high returns. How…
Why Securing Online Accounts is Critical in Today’s Cybersecurity Landscape
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>In an era where cybercriminals are increasingly targeting passwords through phishing attacks, data breaches, and other malicious tactics, securing online accounts has never been more important. Relying solely on single-factor authentication, such as a password, is…
Three Ways To Prevent Insider Threat Driven Data Leaks
The United States is poised to undergo a period of highly disruptive transformation. The incoming administration has promised to make significant changes, including forming a new body, the Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE), with the aim of substantially reducing…
UnitedHealth Confirms Change Healthcare Cyberattack Impacted 190 Million People
UnitedHealth Group has officially disclosed that the February ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, affected approximately 190 million individuals in the U.S.—nearly twice the previously estimated figure. The healthcare giant confirmed the revised number in a statement to…
North Korean Hackers Suspected in $70M Phemex Crypto Exchange Exploit
A significant cyberattack on the Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange Phemex has resulted in the loss of over $70 million in digital assets. Blockchain security experts believe the incident may be linked to North Korean hackers. The breach was detected on…
Hackers Use IT Support Disguise to Infiltrate Systems
Cybercriminals in Russia are using a scam to trick their victims into allowing them to install ransomware on their computers by pretending to be technical support via Microsoft Teams. Once they have convinced victims they have an IT problem,…
Cybercriminals Use Google Ads and URL Cloaking to Spread Malware
Cybercriminals are increasingly using Google ads and sophisticated cloaking techniques to push malware onto unsuspecting users. The latest example involves a fake Homebrew website that tricked users into downloading an infostealer designed to steal sensitive data, including login credentials…