Prosper confirmed a major data breach affecting 17 million people. Learn what happened, why it matters for fintech security, and how IT leaders can respond. The post Prosper Confirms Data Breach Impacting 17 Million Users appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
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Q3 Ransomware Attacks Increase 36% YoY, BlackFog Report Reveals
“From grounded aircraft and stranded passengers to manufacturers forced to halt production, the disruption has been significant.” The post Q3 Ransomware Attacks Increase 36% YoY, BlackFog Report Reveals appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives…
Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday: 172 Flaws Fixed
The tech titan is addressing 172 security flaws, including six zero-day vulnerabilities. Among these, eight are rated “Critical,” consisting of five remote code execution bugs and three elevation of privilege issues. The post Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday: 172 Flaws Fixed appeared…
F5 Hit by ‘Nation-State’ Cyberattack
The intrusion affected F5’s BIG-IP product development environment and engineering knowledge management platforms. The post F5 Hit by ‘Nation-State’ Cyberattack appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives – TechRepublic Read the original article: F5 Hit…
US and UK Lead Record Cybercrime Operation in Southeast Asia
146 individuals and entities tied to the Prince Group TCO, led by Cambodian national Chen Zhi, were sanctioned. The post US and UK Lead Record Cybercrime Operation in Southeast Asia appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from…
Human Risk Report Reveals Overconfidence in Phishing Defenses
Arctic Wolf’s annual Human Risk Behavior Snapshot surveyed more than 1,700 IT leaders and end users worldwide. The post Human Risk Report Reveals Overconfidence in Phishing Defenses appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives –…
Instagram Goes PG-13 as Meta Reshapes Teen Safety and AI Content Rules
Instagram now defaults teen accounts to PG-13 settings, limiting mature posts and AI content for a safer, regulated social experience. The post Instagram Goes PG-13 as Meta Reshapes Teen Safety and AI Content Rules appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Banking Scams Up 65% Globally in Past Year
Data from BioCatch reveals SMS text-based phishing (smishing) surges by a factor of 10. The post Banking Scams Up 65% Globally in Past Year appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives – TechRepublic Read the…
‘A Call to Arms’ as UK Faces 50% Surge in Major Cyberattacks
National Cyber Security Centre reckons the rise is due to the UK’s increasing dependence on digital systems and a sharp increase in ransomware activity. The post ‘A Call to Arms’ as UK Faces 50% Surge in Major Cyberattacks appeared first…
New Playbook Offers Guidelines on Advancing Transformative Responsible AI
The World Economic Forum and Accenture offer a practical roadmap for organizations to leverage responsible AI into a competitive advantage. The post New Playbook Offers Guidelines on Advancing Transformative Responsible AI appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed…
Oracle Extortion Case: $50M Demand From ‘Notorious’ Hacking Group
After breaching the security of Oracle’s E-Business Suite, a well-known group of hackers is actively trying to extort execs for millions of dollars. The post Oracle Extortion Case: $50M Demand From ‘Notorious’ Hacking Group appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundle
Microsoft 365 Premium subscription bundles Copilot AI and Office apps for $19.99/month. It replaces Copilot Pro and offers a secure way to use AI at work. The post Microsoft Unveils 365 Premium, Its New Top-Tier AI and Productivity Bundle appeared…
Microsoft Launches Security Store to Unify AI-Powered Defense Tools
Developers can sell security solutions and agents that work with Microsoft security products, including the Copilot AI. The post Microsoft Launches Security Store to Unify AI-Powered Defense Tools appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives…
DeepSeek AI Models Are Easier to Hack Than US Rivals, Warn Researchers
The US Commerce Chief has also issued a warning about DeepSeek that reliance on those AI models is “dangerous and shortsighted.” The post DeepSeek AI Models Are Easier to Hack Than US Rivals, Warn Researchers appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Cybersecurity?
CISA is among the government agencies affected. The shutdown is a reminder for government contractors to harden their cybersecurity. The post What Does the Government Shutdown Mean for Cybersecurity? appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…
Google Adds AI-Powered Ransomware Protection and Recovery to Drive for Desktop
This new ransomware detection is available in beta in Google Drive for desktop on Windows or macOS, with a general release expected by the end of the year. The post Google Adds AI-Powered Ransomware Protection and Recovery to Drive for…
UK Police Convicts Pair in £5.5 Billion Bitcoin Launder Case
Two defendants pleaded guilty in a Bitcoin laundering case tied to the UK’s record crypto seizure. The Met’s seven-year probe moves to sentencing 10–11 November. The post UK Police Convicts Pair in £5.5 Billion Bitcoin Launder Case appeared first on…
Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for EEA Customers
Although Microsoft still plans to end support for Windows 10 in October, users in the European Economic Area will be able to enjoy free updates for a little while longer. The post Microsoft Extends Windows 10 Security Updates for EEA…
Security Breaches Found in AI-Powered Repair Tool Wondershare RepairIt
Trend Micro reveals that RepairIt “contradicted its privacy policy by collecting, storing, and, due to weak Development, Security, and Operations practices, inadvertently leaking private user data.” The post Security Breaches Found in AI-Powered Repair Tool Wondershare RepairIt appeared first on…
6 Best Enterprise Antivirus Software Choices
We reviewed the leading enterprise antivirus and EDR tools and found SentinelOne Singularity to be the best overall, followed closely by Microsoft Defender and CrowdStrike Falcon. The post 6 Best Enterprise Antivirus Software Choices appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…