Blue Shield of California has disclosed a significant data privacy incident affecting up to 4.7 million members, after discovering that protected health information (PHI) may have been inadvertently shared with Google Ads over nearly three years. The healthcare provider is…
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Microsoft Offers $30,000 Bounties for AI Security Flaws
Microsoft has launched a new bounty program that offers up to $30,000 to security researchers who discover vulnerabilities in its AI and machine learning (AI/ML) technologies. This initiative, announced by the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC), aims to encourage responsible…
The Human Firewall: Strengthening Your Weakest Security Link
Despite billions spent annually on cybersecurity technology, organizations continue to experience breaches with alarming frequency. The most sophisticated security systems and robust network defenses can be rendered ineffective by a single employee clicking a malicious link or sharing credentials with…
WhatsApp Launches Advanced Privacy Tool to Secure Private Chats
WhatsApp, the world’s leading messaging platform, has unveiled a major privacy upgrade called “Advanced Chat Privacy,” taking another leap in its ongoing commitment to user security and confidentiality. Building upon its already robust end-to-end encryption, WhatsApp’s latest feature aims to…
Russian Hackers Exploit Microsoft OAuth 2.0 to Target Organizations
Cybersecurity firm Volexity has tracked a series of highly targeted attacks by suspected Russian threat actors, identified as UTA0352 and UTA0355. It exploits Microsoft 365 (M365) OAuth 2.0 authentication workflows to compromise accounts of individuals at non-governmental organizations (NGOs), think…
New SMS Phishing Attack Weaponizes Google AMP Links to Evade Detection
Group-IB’s High-Tech Crime Trends Report 2025 reveals a sharp 22% surge in phishing websites, with over 80,000 detected in 2024. Among the most concerning discoveries is a sophisticated SMS phishing campaign targeting users of a toll road service provider, active…
Ransomware Actors Ramp Up Attacks Organizations with Emerging Extortion Trends
Unit 42’s 2025 Global Incident Response Report, ransomware actors are intensifying their cyberattacks, with 86% of incidents causing significant business disruptions such as operational downtime and reputational damage. Cybercriminals are adopting increasingly sophisticated and deceptive strategies to maximize the impact…
Threat Actors Leverage TAG-124 Infrastructure to Deliver Malicious Payloads
In a concerning trend for cybersecurity, multiple threat actors, including ransomware groups and state-sponsored entities, are utilizing a malicious traffic distribution system (TDS) known as TAG-124 to optimize the delivery of malware payloads to high-value targets. According to research by…
Hackers Exploit NFC Technology to Steal Money from ATMs and POS Terminals
In a disturbing trend, cybercriminals, predominantly from Chinese underground networks, are exploiting Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to perpetrate large-scale fraud at ATMs and Point-of-Sale (POS) terminals. According to cyber threat intelligence analysts at Resecurity, numerous banks, FinTech companies, and…
Hackers Weaponize Google Forms to Bypass Email Security and Steal Login Credentials
Threat actors are increasingly leveraging Google Forms, the tech giant’s widely-used form and quiz-building tool, to orchestrate sophisticated phishing and malware distribution campaigns. Since its launch in 2008, Google Forms has captured nearly 50% of the market share in its…