Massive Data Breach Exposes 26 Billion Records from LinkedIn, Snap, X, More: Report
The researchers referred to this massive data leak as the 'Mother of All Breaches' (MOAB) and said it's the biggest data leak found to date.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 24, 2024
2 min read
SEC Fake Bitcoin Post Linked to SIM Swapping Attack on X Account
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) provided an update on the incident, stating that an unauthorized party gained control of the SEC cell phone number associated with the account through an apparent 'SIM swap.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 23, 2024
2 min read
Massive COVID Test Data Breach Leaks 1.3 Million Patient Records Online
The publicly exposed database contained an estimated 1.3 million records that included 118,441 certificates, 506,663 appointments, 660,173 testing samples, and a small number of internal application files.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 22, 2024
1 min read
Russian State-Sponsored Hackers Gain Access to Microsoft Corporate Email Accounts
Microsoft has faced a sophisticated nation-state cyberattack by the notorious Russian state-sponsored actor known as Midnight Blizzard, also identified as Nobelium.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 20, 2024
1 min read
Russian Threat Group Delivering Malware via Campaigns Using PDFs: Google
Google researchers have observed that the notorious Russian threat group -- COLDRIVER, focused on credential phishing activities, has now gone beyond it by delivering "malware via campaigns using PDFs as lure documents".
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2024
2 min read
Vans & The North Face Owner Admits Hackers Stole 35 Mn Customers’ Data
Vans footwear maker VF Corp has admitted it was hit by a cyber attack that led to a breach of the personal data of about 35.5 million consumers.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 19, 2024
1 min read
Hackers Targeting Indian Govt via Cyber-Espionage Campaign to Steal Secret Docs: Report
Researchers have uncovered a highly sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign -- 'Operation RusticWeb', which the threat actors are using to target various personnel within the Indian government to steal confidential documents, a new report said on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 18, 2024
2 min read
Google Fixes First Actively Exploited Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability of 2024
Google has swiftly addressed a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Chrome web browser, the first actively exploited one this year.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 17, 2024
1 min read
What is a Vishing Attack and How to Keep Yourself Secure
Ever heard of vishing? It's short for 'voice phishing' and it's a sneaky social engineering attack that plays out over the phone.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2024
3 min read
Cryptojacker Arrested in Ukraine over €1.8 Million Mining Scheme.
The National Police of Ukraine, in partnership with Europol, has successfully apprehended a 29-year-old individual believed to be the mastermind behind a sophisticated cryptojacking scheme, responsible for mining over €1.8 million in cryptocurrencies.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 14, 2024
1 min read
Raptor Technologies’ School Safety Software Exposes 4 Million Records
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a significant data breach involving the exposure of an estimated 4 million records, containing sensitive school safety information and personally identifiable information (PII) of students, parents, and school staff.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 11, 2024
1 min read
Multiple Vulnerabilities Patches in POST SMTP Mailer WordPress Plugin
This vulnerability makes it possible for unauthenticated threat actors to reset the API key used to authenticate to the mailer and view logs, including password reset emails on WordPress sites that use this plugin.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 11, 2024
1 min read
US SEC’s X Account Hacked To Post About Fake Nod To Bitcoin ETFs
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) saw its X account hacked for a brief time, with a post claiming it has approved listings for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Bijay Pokharel,
January 10, 2024
1 min read
China Says It Cracked Apple AirDrop to Identify Message Sources
China's state-backed Beijing Wangshendongjian Forensic Appraisal Institute says they've created a tool to analyze iPhone logs, revealing phone numbers and emails from AirDrop.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 10, 2024
1 min read
AI-Powered Detection Tech Is Here to Spot GenAI-Generated Audio Deepfakes
In a bid to tackle deepfakes being generated via generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, global cyber-security company McAfee on Monday announced an AI-powered deepfake audio detection technology during the 'CES 2024' event.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 8, 2024
1 min read
North Korean Hackers Stole $600 Million in Crypto in 2023: Report
Threat actors tied to North Korea stole at least $600 million in cryptocurrency in 2023, a new report has revealed.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 8, 2024
1 min read
Cybercriminals Find New Way to Access Google Accounts without Password: Report
Researchers have uncovered a hack that lets hackers access people's Google accounts without needing their passwords.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 7, 2024
2 min read
Co-Founder of Crypto Start-Up ‘Nest Wallet’ Loses $125k to Scam
The co-founder of Nest Wallet -- Bill Lou, was scammed out of $125,000 stEth (a cryptocurrency token) while attempting to claim the $LFG airdrop.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 7, 2024
1 min read
Global Crackdown Nets 19 Individuals in xDedic Marketplace Takedown
Law enforcement agencies from across the globe have coordinated a takedown of the xDedic Marketplace, a notorious dark web platform that facilitates the trade of stolen data and compromised servers.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2024
2 min read
What are AI Voice Cloning Scams? And How To Defend Yourself
AI Voice Cloning Scams are a new form of fraudulent activity where scammers use artificial intelligence technology to mimic the voices of individuals, often loved ones or familiar voices, to deceive victims.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 5, 2024
5 min read
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