Cybercriminals are continually developing new methods to exploit vulnerabilities, and even the most tech-savvy individuals and organizations can find themselves at risk. While some cyberattacks like phishing and malware are well-known, several lesser-known but equally dangerous threats require attention. This…
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FBI Warns of Cybercriminals Stealing Cookies to Bypass Security
Cybercriminals are now targeting cookies, specifically the “remember-me” type, to gain unauthorized access to email accounts. These small files store login information for ease of access, helping users bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA). However, when a hacker obtains these cookies,…
Windows Recall Release Pushed Back, Microsoft Sets December Date
Once again, Microsoft has delayed the rollout of its controversial Recall feature for Copilot Plus PCs, which had been planned for December. It had been planned that the software giant would begin testing Recall with Windows Insiders in October,…
Critical Security Vulnerability Found in LiteSpeed Cache Plugin: Urgent Update Advised for WordPress Users
A significant security flaw has been uncovered in the LiteSpeed Cache plugin, used by over 6 million WordPress sites, which could allow unauthorized visitors to gain administrator-level access. The vulnerability stems from a weakness in the plugin’s role simulation…
Chenlun’s New Phishing Schemes Target Big-Name Brands
A new phishing campaign unveiled by researchers from DomainTools is a phishing campaign on the go, deceiving users via fake text messages. The messages masquerade as trusted brands like Amazon to get the targets to give away sensitive data.…
Hacking Contest: How QNAP Overcame Critical Zero-Day Flaws
One recent event that highlights the relentless pace of this digital arms race is QNAP’s swift action to patch a second zero-day vulnerability. QNAP has addressed a second zero-day vulnerability that was exploited by security researchers during the recent Pwn2Own hacking…
Malvertising Campaign Hijacks Facebook Accounts to Propagate SYS01stealer
A new malvertising effort is using Meta’s advertising network to disseminate the SYS01 infostealer, a cybersecurity issue known to Meta and specifically Facebook users for collecting personal information. What distinguishes this attack is that it targets millions of people…
Business Email Compromise Soars in Q3 2024 as Cybercriminals Refine Tactics: VIPRE Report
Global cybersecurity provider VIPRE Security Group has published its Q3 2024 Email Threat Trends Report, revealing an alarming rise in business email compromise (BEC) and highlighting the evolving techniques cyber criminals are using to deceive employees and breach corporate…
ARPANET to Internet The First Connection That Changed the World
There have been sixty-four years since two men sent the first packet-switched data across a telephone line, and this was the birth of the Internet. To exchange information with each other, Charley Kline and Bill Duvall came up with the…
CrossBarking Exploit in Opera Browser Exposes Users to Extensive Risks
A new browser vulnerability called CrossBarking has been identified, affecting Opera users through “private” APIs that were meant only for select trusted sites. Browser APIs bridge websites with functionalities like storage, performance, and geolocation to enhance user experience. Most…