Verizon has faced challenges in recent months. They have faced mounting criticism for a number of controversial decisions that have left many of their long-time subscribers wondering why they still belong to Verizon. When Verizon eliminated customer loyalty discounts and…
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New Shamos Malware Targets Mac Users Through Fake Tech Support Sites
Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a new Mac-targeting malware called Shamos that deceives users through fake troubleshooting guides and repair solutions. This information-stealing malware, developed by the cybercriminal organization “COOKIE SPIDER,” represents a variant of the previously known Atomic macOS…
FreeVPN.One Chrome Extension Caught Secretly Spying on Users With Unauthorized Screenshots
Security researchers are warning users against relying on free VPN services after uncovering alarming surveillance practices linked to a popular Chrome extension. The extension in question, FreeVPN.One, has been downloaded over 100,000 times from the Chrome Web Store and…
Millions of Patient Records Compromised After Ransomware Strike on DaVita
Healthcare Faces Growing Cyber Threats A ransomware attack that affected nearly 2.7 million patients has been confirmed by kidney care giant DaVita, revealing that one of the most significant cyberattacks of the year has taken place. There are over 2,600…
Nissan Confirms Data Leak After Ransomware Attack on Design Unit
Nissan’s Tokyo-based design subsidiary, Creative Box Inc. (CBI), has launched an investigation into a cyberattack after a ransomware group claimed to have stolen a large cache of internal files. The company confirmed that some design data has been compromised but…
Colt Technology Services Confirms Customer Data Theft After Warlock Ransomware Attack
UK-based telecommunications provider Colt Technology Services has confirmed that sensitive customer-related documentation was stolen in a recent ransomware incident. The company initially disclosed on August 12 that it had suffered a cyberattack, but this marks the first confirmation that data…
Fake Netflix Job Offers Target Facebook Credentials in Real-Time Scam
A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting job seekers with fake Netflix job offers designed to steal Facebook login credentials. The scam specifically focuses on marketing and social media professionals who may have access to corporate Facebook business accounts. Modus…
Aussie Telecom Breach Raises Alarm Over Customer Data Safety
A recent cyberattack on TPG Telecom has reignited concerns about how safe personal information really is in the hands of major companies. What the provider initially downplayed as a “limited” incident has in fact left hundreds of thousands of…
A Comprehensive Look at Twenty AI Assisted Coding Risks and Remedies
In recent decades, artificial intelligence has radically changed the way software is created, tested, and deployed, bringing about a significant shift in software development history. Originally, it was only a simple autocomplete function, but it has evolved into a…
Cybercriminals Harness AI and Automation, Leaving Southeast Asia Exposed
A new study warns that cybercriminals are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and automation to strike faster and with greater precision, exposing critical weaknesses in Southeast Asia—a region marked by rapid digital growth and interconnected supply chains. The findings urge…
Data Portability and Sovereign Clouds: Building Resilience in a Globalized Landscape
The emergence of sovereign clouds has become increasingly inevitable as organizations face mounting regulatory demands and geopolitical pressures that influence where their data must be stored. Localized cloud environments are gaining importance, ensuring that enterprises keep sensitive information within…
Cyberattack on New York Business Council Exposes Thousands to Risk
The Business Council of New York State (BCNYS), an influential body representing businesses and professional groups, has confirmed that a recent cyberattack compromised the personal information of more than 47,000 people. In a report submitted to the Office of the…
Orange Belgium Hit by Cyberattack Affecting 850,000 Customers
Orange Belgium, a major telecommunications provider and subsidiary of French telecom giant Orange Group, confirmed in August 2025 a significant cyberattack on its IT systems that resulted in unauthorized access to the personal data of approximately 850,000 customers. The…
Hackers Disclose Why They Targeted North Korean Government Hackers
In a stunning development in the history of cybersecurity, independent hackers managed to successfully break into the system of a North Korean government hacker, enabling them to expose the inner workings of one of the country’s most secretive cyber…
The Rise of the “Shadow AI Economy”: Employees Outpace Companies in AI Adoption
Artificial intelligence has become one of the most talked-about technologies in recent years, with billions of dollars poured into projects aimed at transforming workplaces. Yet, a new study by MIT suggests that while official AI programs inside companies are…
VP.NET Launches SGX-Based VPN to Transform Online Privacy
The virtual private network market is filled with countless providers, each promising secure browsing and anonymity. In such a crowded space, VP.NET has emerged with the bold claim of changing how VPNs function altogether. The company says it is…
Microsoft Boosts Digital Trust through Post Quantum Cryptography
A comprehensive roadmap has been unveiled by Microsoft to enable it to future-proof its security infrastructure, marking a decisive step toward securing the company’s products and services with quantum-safe protection by 2033 — two years ahead of the target…
Major Password Managers Leak User Credentials in Unpatched Clickjacking Attacks
Six popular password managers serving tens of millions of users remain vulnerable to unpatched clickjacking flaws that could allow cybercriminals to steal login credentials, two-factor authentication codes, and credit card information. Modus operandi Security researcher Marek Tóth, who presented…
Hackers Trick Users with Fake Captchas to Steal Data
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new technique where attackers use fake Captcha tests to trick people into installing malware called Lumma Stealer. This malicious program is designed to quietly search infected computers for valuable information, such as login credentials,…
Workday Suffers Data Breach in Broader Salesforce Campaign
Workday, a major player in the human resources sector, has disclosed a recent data breach caused by a social engineering attack targeting a third-party customer relationship management (CRM) system—specifically, a Salesforce instance. Although Workday, headquartered in Pleasanton, California, provides…