There has been an official disclosure from Ascension Healthcare, one of the largest non-profit healthcare systems in the United States, that there has been a data breach involving patient information due to a cybersecurity incident linked to a former…
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Posture Management Emerges as Strategic Cybersecurity Priority Amid Cloud and Data Fragmentation
Posture management is rapidly evolving into a cornerstone of enterprise cybersecurity as organizations grapple with increasing digital complexity. With infrastructures now sprawling across cloud platforms, identity services, and data environments, the traditional model of siloed risk monitoring is no…
Cybercriminals Stole Thousands of Australians’ Banking Details
Security experts believe that more than 30,000 Australians’ banking details have been compromised online. According to Dvuln, an Australian computer security firm, the exposed data, discovered during the last four years, refers to “multiple major banks”. However, rather than…
Commvault Confirms Cyberattack, Says Customer Backup Data Remains Secure
Commvault, a well-known company that helps other businesses protect and manage their digital data, recently shared that it had experienced a cyberattack. However, the company clarified that none of the backup data it stores for customers was accessed or harmed…
AI Now Writes Up to 30% of Microsoft’s Code, Says CEO Satya Nadella
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping software development at major tech companies, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealing that between 20% and 30% of code in the company’s repositories is currently generated by AI tools. Speaking during a fireside chat…
JPMorgan Security Head Warns Tech Firms to Focus on Safer Software
Patrick Opet, the Chief Information Security Officer of JPMorgan Chase, has called on software companies to slow down and focus more on building secure systems rather than rushing their products to market. In a public letter, he warned that…
Infostealer Malware Soars 500% as 1.7 Billion Passwords Leak on Dark Web
A new report has exposed a staggering 500% rise in infostealer malware attacks, with over 1.7 billion passwords leaked on the dark web in 2024 alone. Despite the growing threat, poor password hygiene continues to be a critical issue,…
WhatsApp Balances AI Innovation with User Privacy Concerns
Despite WhatsApp’s position as the world’s largest messaging platform, it continues to push the boundaries of digital communication by implementing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features that enhance the experience for its users and enable the platform to operate more…
Pune-Based Biopharma Company Hit by Ransomware Attack, Hackers Demand $80,000
A multinational biopharmaceutical company based in Pune has fallen victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack, with cybercriminals encrypting vital data and demanding $80,000 (over Rs 68 lakh) for its release. The attackers have also threatened to leak the stolen…
Do Not Charge Your Phone at Public Stations, Experts Warn
For a long time, smartphones have had a built-in feature that saves us against unauthorized access through USB. In Android and iOS, pop-ups ask us to confirm access before a data USB connection is established to transfer our data. But…
Iran Claims it Thwarted Sophisticated Cyberattack on its Infrastructure
Iran thwarted a “widespread and complex” cyberattack on Sunday that targeted the nation’s infrastructure, a senior official told Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Behzad Akbari, the head of the government’s Telecommunications Infrastructure…
Over 1,200 SAP Instances Exposed to Critical Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Security researchers have issued a warning about a severe vulnerability affecting SAP systems, with over 1,200 instances potentially exposed to remote exploitation. This comes after SAP disclosed a critical flaw in the NetWeaver Visual Composer’s Metadata Uploader earlier this…
Understanding the UK’s New Rule on Ransomware Payments in the Public Sector
The UK government has introduced a new policy that stops public sector organizations from making payments to cybercriminals during ransomware attacks. This decision was made to reduce the number of attacks by taking away the money motivation behind them. The…
Digital Danger Zone: America’s Rising Cybersecurity Threats
A major firm being hacked, facing a cyber threat, or having critical digital data leaked seems to make headlines every day. Cyberattacks increased dramatically worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, with an average of 1,925 attacks per organisation…
Microsoft Launches Recall AI for Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs with Enhanced Privacy Measures
After months of delays stemming from privacy and security concerns, Microsoft has officially rolled out its Recall AI feature for users of Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs. The feature, which has now exited its beta phase, is included in the…
Microsoft Alerts Users About Password-spraying Attack
Microsoft alerts users about password-spraying attacks Microsoft has warned users about a new password-spraying attack by a hacking group Storm-1977 that targets cloud users. The Microsoft Threat Intelligence team reported a new warning after discovering threat actors are abusing unsecured…
Data Security Alert as Novel Exfiltration Method Emerges
Global cybersecurity experts are raising serious concerns over the newly identified cyber threat known as Data Splicing Attacks, which poses a significant threat to thousands of businesses worldwide. It seems that even the most advanced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools…
Brave Browser’s New ‘Cookiecrumbler’ Tool Aims to Eliminate Annoying Cookie Consent Pop-Ups
While the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was introduced with noble intentions—to protect user privacy and control over personal data—its practical side effects have caused widespread frustration. For many internet users, GDPR has become synonymous with endless cookie consent…
Apple Sends Spyware Threat Alerts to Users in 100 Countries
Apple has issued threat notifications to users across 100 countries, warning them that their devices may have been targeted by sophisticated commercial spyware. The alerts, sent earlier this week, were confirmed by at least two recipients, including Italian journalist…
Now You Can Hire AI Tools Like Freelancers — Thanks to This Indian Startup
A tech startup based in Ahmedabad is changing how businesses use artificial intelligence. The company has launched a platform that allows users to hire AI tools the same way they hire freelancers— on demand and for specific tasks. Over…