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1.7 Million People Hit in Massive Credit Card Data Breach: What to Do Now?
A major credit card data breach has impacted nearly 1.7 million individuals, raising concerns about the security of sensitive financial information.
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PIXHELL Acoustic Attack: Leaking Secrets from LCD Screen Noise
A novel acoustic attack named ‘PIXHELL’ can leak secrets from audio-gapped systems, and without requiring speakers, through the LCD monitors they connect to.
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LiteSpeed Cache Vulnerability Exposes 6 Million WordPress Sites to Takeover Attacks: A Critical Security Flaw
A critical severity vulnerability has been discovered in LiteSpeed Cache, a popular caching plugin used by over 6 million WordPress sites. The flaw, tracked as ...
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Russian Military Hackers Linked to Critical Infrastructure Attacks: A Deep Dive into GRU Unit 29155
GRU Unit 29155: A Growing Threat to Global Security
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Critical Remote Code Execution Flaw in Progress LoadMaster: A 10/10 Severity Vulnerability
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7591, allows attackers to remotely execute commands on vulnerable devices, posing a significant risk to organizations relying on these products.
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Clearview AI Fined €30.5 Million for Unlawful Data Collection
Dutch Data Protection Authority Takes Action Against Clearview AI Facial Recognition Company
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VK Data Leak Exposes 390 Million Users: HikkI-Chan Strikes Again
HikkI-Chan Claims Responsibility for VK Data Breach
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North Korean Hackers Target Job Seekers with Fake FreeConference App: Contagious Interview Campaign
North Korean threat actors, known for their sophisticated cyberattacks, have been targeting job seekers with a fake Windows video conferencing application disguised as FreeConference.com.
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Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million for Security Failures Leading to Breaches
Security Camera Vendor Faces FTC Action for Lax Security Practices
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CBIZ Discloses Data Breach Affecting Nearly 36,000 Individuals
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services (CBIZ), a leading provider of financial, benefits, and insurance services, has disclosed a data breach that impacted nearly 36,000 individuals
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TfL Cyberattack: Transport for London Under Attack
Transport for London (TfL), the city's transportation authority, is currently investigating an ongoing cyberattack. While the attack is ongoing, TfL has assured the public that ...
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This Week in Cybersecurity: 26th August to 30th August, BlackSuit Ransomware Stole Data
BlackSuit Ransomware disrupts software vendor, Cyberattack on airport, nonprofit and government websites, credit union customers impacted by data breach.
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DICK’S Sporting Goods Cyberattack Shuts Down Email and Locks Employee Accounts
A Major Data Breach Impacts the Retail Giant DICK'S Sporting Goods in a Cyberattack
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North Korean Hackers Exploit Chrome Zero-Day to Deploy Rootkit
North Korean hackers have successfully exploited a recently patched Google Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) to deploy the FudModule rootkit.
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Voldemort Malware: A New Threat Abusing Google Sheets for Data Exfiltration
A new malware campaign has emerged, targeting organizations across the globe with a previously undocumented backdoor named "Voldemort."
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Park ‘N Fly Data Breach Impacts Nearly a Million Customers: Sensitive Information Compromised in Cyberattack
Park 'N Fly, a Canadian airport parking service, has confirmed a data breach affecting nearly a million customers. The cyberattack, occurring between July 11-13, 2024, ...
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Cucamonga Valley Water District Hit by Ransomware Attack
The Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) is investigating a ransomware attack that paralyzed its phone system earlier this month, preventing customers from making phone payments. ...
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US Marshals Service Disputes Ransomware Gang’s Breach Claims
US Marshals Service Denies Recent Breach
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BlackSuit Ransomware Exposes Data of 950,000 Individuals in Software Vendor Breach
A Major Data Breach Hits Atlanta-Based Software Solutions Provider, BlackSuit Ransomware Exposes Data of 950,000.
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McDonald’s Instagram Hacked in $700,000 Fake Crypto Scheme
A brazen cyberattack targeting McDonald's social media accounts has resulted in a $700,000 loss for unsuspecting investors.
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German Radio Station Hit by Cyberattack: “Emergency Tape” Plays On as Hackers Demand Ransom
Radio Geretsried, a local radio station in Bavaria, has been forced to broadcast music from emergency backups after a ransomware attack crippled its systems.
Hunters International Ransomware Claims Breach of ICBC London, Threatens Data Leak
The ransomware group Hunters International has claimed responsibility for a data breach at the London branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), ...
Data Breaches Surge to Three-Year High in Australia: A Growing Threat to Privacy and Security
Data Breaches Surge to Three-Year High in Australia
23andMe to Pay $30 Million in Class Action Settlement for Data Breach Exposing 6.4 Million Customers
DNA testing giant 23andMe has agreed to pay $30 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a data breach that compromised the personal ...
FlyCASS Cockpit Security Breach: A Case Study of SQL Injection and its Impact on Critical Infrastructure
The recent discovery of a critical SQL injection vulnerability in the FlyCASS cockpit access security system should serve as a stark reminder for enterprise businesses: cybersecurity ...
What is a Whaling Phishing Attack?
Whaling phishing, also known simply as whaling, is a highly targeted and sophisticated form of phishing attack that specifically targets high-level executives within an organization, such ...
Veeam Backup & Replication RCE Flaw: A Looming Threat for Enterprises
A critical vulnerability, CVE-2024-40711, affecting Veeam Backup & Replication (VBR), has emerged as a significant threat to enterprises, with ransomware gangs poised to exploit it for data ...
Cicada3301 Ransomware with New Linux Encryptor: A New Threat To VMware ESXi Systems
A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation named Cicada3301 has emerged, posing a significant threat to businesses worldwide. The group has already claimed 19 victims on its ...
1.7 Million People Hit in Massive Credit Card Data Breach: What to Do Now?
A major credit card data breach has impacted nearly 1.7 million individuals, raising concerns about the security of sensitive financial information.
PIXHELL Acoustic Attack: Leaking Secrets from LCD Screen Noise
A novel acoustic attack named ‘PIXHELL’ can leak secrets from audio-gapped systems, and without requiring speakers, through the LCD monitors they connect to.
Indodax Hack: A Major Blow to Indonesian Crypto Security
Hackers targeted Indodax's hot wallet, which is a cryptocurrency wallet that is connected to the internet and used for frequent transactions.
LiteSpeed Cache Vulnerability Exposes 6 Million WordPress Sites to Takeover Attacks: A Critical Security Flaw
A critical severity vulnerability has been discovered in LiteSpeed Cache, a popular caching plugin used by over 6 million WordPress sites. The flaw, tracked as ...
Russian Military Hackers Linked to Critical Infrastructure Attacks: A Deep Dive into GRU Unit 29155
GRU Unit 29155: A Growing Threat to Global Security
This Week In Cybersecurity: 02nd September to 06th September, VK Data Leak Exposes 390 Million Users
VK Data Leak, Voldemort Malware Abusing Google Sheets, DICK’S Sporting Goods Cyberattack and more.
Critical Remote Code Execution Flaw in Progress LoadMaster: A 10/10 Severity Vulnerability
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7591, allows attackers to remotely execute commands on vulnerable devices, posing a significant risk to organizations relying on these products.
Avis Data Breach: Customer Data Stolen in Attack on Business Application
Car Rental Giant Avis Suffers Data Breach, Exposing Customer Information
Ransomware Attacks Continue to Take a Major Toll on Critical Infrastructure Organizations
Ransomware attacks targeting critical national infrastructure (CNI) organizations have reached alarming heights, with costs soaring to unprecedented levels. A new report from Sophos reveals a ...
Clearview AI Fined €30.5 Million for Unlawful Data Collection
Dutch Data Protection Authority Takes Action Against Clearview AI Facial Recognition Company
VK Data Leak Exposes 390 Million Users: HikkI-Chan Strikes Again
HikkI-Chan Claims Responsibility for VK Data Breach
North Korean Hackers Target Job Seekers with Fake FreeConference App: Contagious Interview Campaign
North Korean threat actors, known for their sophisticated cyberattacks, have been targeting job seekers with a fake Windows video conferencing application disguised as FreeConference.com.