Motility Software Solutions, a leading U.S.-based provider of dealer management software (DMS), has confirmed a ransomware attack that compromised the personal data of approximately 766,000 customers. The company, previously known as Systems 2000 (Sys2K), serves over 7,000 dealerships across…
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Security Experts Warn of Audio Leakage Through Gaming Mice
A startling discovery has been made in a study by researchers at UCI, which pertains to a rare side-channel risk associated with high-performance optical mice. The study found that the sensors and polling rates that enable precision can also…
Meta to Use AI Chat Data for Targeted Ads Starting December 16
Meta, the parent company of social media giants Facebook and Instagram, will soon begin leveraging user conversations with its AI chatbot to drive more precise targeted advertising on its platforms. Starting December 16, Meta will integrate data from interactions…
Why Businesses Must Act Now to Prepare for a Quantum-Safe Future
As technology advances, quantum computing is no longer a distant concept — it is steadily becoming a real-world capability. While this next-generation innovation promises breakthroughs in fields like medicine and materials science, it also poses a serious threat to…
AI Adoption Surges Faster Than Cybersecurity Awareness, Study Reveals
A recent study has revealed that the rapid adoption of AI tools like ChatGPT and Gemini is far outpacing efforts to educate users about the cybersecurity risks associated with them. The research, conducted by the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA)…
AI Adoption Outpaces Cybersecurity Awareness as Users Share Sensitive Data with Chatbots
The global surge in the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT and Gemini is rapidly outpacing efforts to educate users about the cybersecurity risks these technologies pose, according to a new study. The research, conducted by the National…
Cisco Firewall Vulnerabilities Leave 50,000 Devices Exposed Worldwide
Nearly 50,000 Cisco firewall devices worldwide are currently exposed to significant security risks following the disclosure of three critical vulnerabilities in Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) products. Statistics from the Shadowserver Foundation have highlighted…
Toowoomba Pharmacy Targeted in Ransomware Attack
A pharmacy in Toowoomba, Queensland, has become the latest victim of a ransomware attack, highlighting growing concerns about the digital vulnerability of small businesses. The incident occurred last month when hackers gained access to the Friendlies Society Dispensary’s private IT…
Meta’s Platforms Rank Worst in Social Media Privacy Rankings: Report
Meta’s Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook have once again been flagged as the most privacy-violating social media apps. According to Incogni’s Social Media Privacy Ranking report 2025, Meta and TikTok are at the bottom of the list. Elon Musk’s X (formerly…
Moving Toward a Quantum-Safe Future with Urgency and Vision
It is no secret that the technology of quantum computing is undergoing a massive transformation – one which promises to redefine the very foundations of digital security worldwide. Quantum computing, once thought to be nothing more than a theoretical construct,…
Google Introduces AI-Powered Ransomware Detection in Drive for Desktop
Ransomware continues to be a growing cyber threat, capable of crippling businesses and disrupting personal lives. Losing access to vital files — from cherished family photos to financial records — can have devastating consequences. To tackle this, Google is…
Social Event App Partiful Did Not Collect GPS Locations from Photos
Social event planning app Partiful, also known as “Facebook events for hot people,” has replaced Facebook as the go-to place for sending party invites. However, like Facebook, Partiful also collects user data. The hosts can create online invitations in…
Volvo NA Employee Data Exposed in Miljödata Ransomware Attack
Volvo North America recently disclosed that sensitive employee information was compromised following a ransomware attack targeting its HR software provider, Miljödata. The breach, attributed to the DataCarry ransomware group, exposed names and social security numbers of Volvo staff after…
Government Operations in Chaos After South Korea Data Centre Fire
A massive disruption has struck South Korea’s government operations after a fire at a national data centre crippled hundreds of digital services, exposing serious weaknesses in the country’s technology infrastructure. The incident occurred on Friday at the National Information Resources…
Spike in Login Portal Scans Puts Palo Alto Networks on Alert
The Palo Alto Networks login portals have seen a dramatic surge in suspicious scanning activity over the past month, a development that has caught the attention of the cybersecurity community. Evidence suggests that threat actors are trying to coordinate…
Fake SIM Cards Fuel Cybercrime Surge as Eastern Uttar Pradesh Emerges Under Scrutiny
A quiet digital crisis is spreading across India. In the past three months, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has disconnected more than 6.1 million mobile numbers after uncovering large-scale fraudulent registrations. Investigators say eastern Uttar Pradesh has become a…
NSSF Sued for Secretly Using Gun Owners’ Data in Political Ads
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is facing a class-action lawsuit alleging it secretly built a database with personal information from millions of gun owners and used it for political advertising without consent. The lawsuit, filed by two gun…
WestJet Confirms Cyberattack Exposed Passenger Data but No Financial Details
WestJet has confirmed that a cyberattack in June compromised certain passenger information, though the airline maintains that the breach did not involve sensitive financial or password data. The incident, which took place on June 13, was attributed to a…
WestJet Confirms Cyberattack Exposed Passenger Data but Says Financial Details Remain Safe
WestJet has revealed that some customer information was accessed during a cyberattack in June, though the airline maintains that the majority of cases did not involve “sensitive” data. On Monday, the carrier issued a notice to U.S. residents as…
Critical WhatsApp Zero Click Vulnerability Abused with DNG Payload
It has been reported that attackers are actively exploiting a recently discovered vulnerability in WhatsApp’s iOS application as a part of a sophisticated cyber campaign that underscores how zero-day vulnerabilities are becoming weaponised in today’s cyber warfare. With the…