Two class-action lawsuits have been initiated against LinkedIn, accusing the platform of secretly monitoring users through browser extension scanning. The company, however, has strongly rejected the claims, stating that its practices are transparent and already outlined in its privacy…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
India Bans Chinese Cameras at Highway Tolls Over Data Security Fears
India has taken a firm stand against potential surveillance risks by barring Chinese-made high-speed cameras from its highway toll plazas, prioritizing national security amid ongoing border tensions with China. The government’s decision stems from concerns that data captured by…
SaaS Integration Breach Triggers Snowflake Data Theft Attacks Across Multiple Companies
A major security event unfolded through a SaaS connector firm, triggering repeated data breaches across over twelve organizations – exposing vulnerabilities inherent in linked cloud environments. Through stolen login credentials, attackers gained indirect entry into various systems, bypassing traditional…
Google Strengthens Ad Safety by Blocking 8.3 Billion Ads and Unveils Android 17 Privacy Changes
Google revealed in its latest transparency report that it has stepped up its efforts to secure the Android ecosystem, blocking more than 1.75 million apps that violate its policies from reaching the Play Store by the end of 2025. …
Google’s Eloquent: Offline AI Dictation Hits iOS, Android Launch Imminent
Google’s quiet release of AI Edge Eloquent marks a notable shift in how it wants people to use AI on phones: not as a cloud-first assistant, but as a fast, private, on-device dictation tool. Based on the reporting around the…
Over 1 Billion Users Potentially Impacted by Microsoft Zero Day Exposure
Informally known as BlueHammer, a newly discovered Windows zero-day vulnerability has drawn attention to the cybersecurity community because of its ability to quietly hand over control to attackers. As privilege escalation flaws are not uncommon, this particular vulnerability is…
AI Search Shift Causes HubSpot Traffic Drop and Forces Businesses to Rethink Digital Strategy
Surprisingly fast growth in AI-driven search is reshaping how people find information online. As habits shift, companies are seeing major traffic changes—HubSpot, for instance, lost nearly 140 million visits in just one year. This decline is closely tied to…
Why Backups Alone Can No Longer Protect Against Modern Ransomware
For a long time, ransomware incidents have followed a predictable pattern. An organization’s systems are locked, critical files become inaccessible, operations slow down or stop entirely, and leadership must decide whether to recover data from backups or pay a ransom.…
Microsoft Introduces Secure Boot Status Dashboard Ahead of Certificate Expiry
Microsoft is preparing for the upcoming expiration of its original 2011 Secure Boot certificates, set for June 2026, by introducing a new Secure Boot status dashboard within Windows. This feature is designed to help users verify whether their systems…
Beyond Basic Monitoring: Why 2026 Demands Advanced Credential Defense
In today’s cybersecurity landscape, stolen credentials represent a paramount threat, with infostealers harvesting 4.17 billion credentials in 2025 alone. A Lunar survey reveals that 85% of organizations view them as a high or very high risk, ranking them among…
German Authorities Identify Leaders Behind GandCrab and REvil Ransomware Operations
Two individuals believed to be central figures in major ransomware campaigns have been named by German authorities. The BKA points to Russians Daniil Maksimovich Shchukin and Anatoly Sergeevitsh Kravchuk as driving forces behind GandCrab and REvil during a period…
n8n Webhooks Under Threat as Attackers Orchestrate Malware Delivery via Phishing
A security researcher has identified a critical flaw in the open-source workflow orchestration platform n8n, which is increasingly embedded in enterprise and AI-driven operations, that highlights the fragility of modern automation ecosystems. The vulnerability, CVE-2026-21858, has been assigned the…
Why Using a Burner Email Can Strengthen Your Online Privacy
Email accounts are among the most frequently exposed pieces of personal data in security breaches, which is a major reason why people often find their information circulating online. While using stronger passwords and enabling multi-factor authentication can significantly improve…
Old Espionage Techniques Power New Cyber Attacks by Charming Kitten Hackers
As zero-day exploits and increasingly sophisticated malware become a norm, a quieter and more calculated threat is beginning to gain momentum – one which relies less on breaking systems than it does on destroying trust. In recent months, there…
Fitness Tracking Under Fire: Strava Leak Exposes Military Personnel
Fitness tracking apps have become a daily habit for millions of people, but a new Strava military data leak is raising old privacy fears again. According to recent reporting, activity logs linked to more than 500 UK military personnel…
North Korean Hackers Target Axios, Steal Cryptocurrency in a Massive Attack
Threat actors from North Korea hacked software used by organizations in the US to steal cryptocurrency to fund North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs. Experts found 135 devices across 12 organizations hacked; however, the list of victims can increase. The…
Passkeys Gaining Traction as More Secure Alternative to Passwords, Experts Say
Security experts are increasingly urging users to move away from traditional passwords and adopt passkeys, a newer method of logging into accounts that aims to reduce risks such as hacking and phishing. Passwords remain widely used, but they are…
Zoho Books Dispute Highlights Third-Party Payment Error Impacting FlexyPe Transactions
A conflict involving the fintech firm FlexyPe and the accounting platform Zoho has highlighted potential dangers when external tools connect to financial platforms. Problems emerged following inconsistencies found in FlexyPe’s payment logs, which it first linked to flaws within…
Axios npm Breach Exposes Threat of Social Engineering Attacks on Open-Source Ecosystem
A security incident involving the widely used Axios HTTP library has revealed how attackers are increasingly targeting software maintainers themselves, rather than exploiting code vulnerabilities, to carry out large-scale supply chain attacks. The issue came to light after Axios…
Gmail Address Change Feature Fails to Address Core Security Risks, Report Warns
A recent update by Google allowing users to change their Gmail address has drawn attention, but cybersecurity experts say it does little to solve deeper issues tied to email privacy and security. The feature, which has gained visibility following…