Passwords have been a cornerstone of digital security for decades, but managing them has grown increasingly complex. Even with the help of password managers, users face the challenge of creating and remembering countless unique, complex passwords. The days of…
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Sophisticated Credit Card Skimmer Malware Targets WordPress Checkout Pages
Recent cybersecurity reports have highlighted a new, highly sophisticated credit card skimmer malware targeting WordPress checkout pages. This stealthy malware embeds malicious JavaScript into database records, leveraging database injection techniques to effectively steal sensitive payment information. Its advanced design…
Play Ransomware: A Rising Global Cybersecurity Threat
Play ransomware, also known as Balloonfly or PlayCrypt, has become a significant cybersecurity threat since its emergence in June 2022. Responsible for over 300 global attacks, this ransomware employs a double extortion model — stealing sensitive data before encrypting…
Meta Removes Independent Fact Checkers, Replaces With “Community Notes”
Meta to remove fact-checkers Meta is dumping independent fact-checkers on Instagram and Facebook, similar to what X (earlier Twitter) did, replacing them with “community notes” where users’ comments decide the accuracy of a post. On Tuesday, Mark Zuckerberg in a…
Gravy Analytics Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Location Data of U.S. Consumers
Gravy Analytics, the parent company of data broker Venntel, is facing mounting scrutiny after hackers reportedly infiltrated its systems, accessing an alarming 17 terabytes of sensitive consumer data. This breach includes detailed cellphone behavior and location data of U.S.…
Silent Crow Claims Hack of Russia’s Rosreestr, Leaks Citizens’ Personal Data
The hacking group Silent Crow has claimed responsibility for breaching Russia’s Federal Service for State Registration, Cadastre, and Cartography (Rosreestr), releasing what it describes as a fragment of the agency’s database. The leak reportedly includes sensitive personal information of…
Japan Attributes Ongoing Cyberattacks to China-Linked MirrorFace Group
Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) and the National Centre of Incident Readiness and Strategy for Cybersecurity (NISC) have officially attributed a prolonged cyberattack campaign targeting Japanese organizations and individuals since 2019 to the China-linked threat actor MirrorFace, also known…
New Variant of Banshee Stealer Targets macOS with Enhanced Evasion Tactics
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a dangerous new version of Banshee Stealer, a sophisticated malware specifically targeting macOS users. This updated strain is designed to bypass antivirus defenses and steal sensitive data from millions of macOS devices. Originally detected in…
India Proposes New Draft Rules Under Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced on January 3, 2025, the release of draft rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 for public feedback. A significant provision in this draft mandates that parental consent must…
California Man Sues Banks Over $986K Cryptocurrency Scam
Ken Liem, a California resident, has filed a lawsuit against three major banks, accusing them of negligence in enabling a cryptocurrency investment scam. Liem claims he was defrauded of $986,000 after being targeted on LinkedIn in June 2023 by a…