The FBI is urging Americans to create secret codewords with loved ones to combat AI deepfake scams, which are becoming increasingly convincing with generative AI. Hackers are targeting other hackers in a sophisticated supply chain attack, stealing credentials and infecting devices with Trojanized open-source software. Meanwhile, Google Chrome faces criticism as it prepares to implement […]
U.S. government officials are investigating TP-Link routers for potential national security risks, with reports linking them to cyberattacks targeting think tanks and government agencies. Learn how DD-WRT firmware could enhance your router’s security and functionality. Microsoft reveals a critical Windows Remote Desktop Services vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1, highlighting the importance of prompt […]
Chinese state-sponsored hackers remain deeply embedded in U.S. telecom networks, including AT&T and Verizon, in what experts call an unprecedented breach. The Salt Typhoon campaign has compromised sensitive data like call metadata and surveillance systems, with no clear timeline for removal. Officials recommend using encrypted messaging apps like Signal and Session to safeguard communications. Meanwhile, […]
A major data breach exposes the personal information of 2.5 million student loan borrowers, sparking investigations and potential class action lawsuits. A sophisticated phishing campaign compromises thousands of accounts at companies like Twilio and DoorDash, highlighting the vulnerabilities of multi-factor authentication. Meanwhile, Chinese espionage group Red Laden uses fake news sites to deliver malware, and […]
Chinese hackers, linked to the Salt Typhoon group, have infiltrated U.S. law enforcement wiretap systems, compromising critical telecom providers like AT&T and Verizon. A UK-based DNA testing company, Atlas Biomed, has vanished, leaving customers without access to their genetic data and raising concerns over its ties to Russia. Meanwhile, Palo Alto Networks confirms active exploitation […]
American Water Works, the largest regulated water provider in the United States, recently suffered a cyberattack that forced the company to shut down its MyWater app and pause billing services. With a reach spanning over 14 million people across 24 states, American Water supplies essential water and wastewater services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients, […]
Even the most jaded cybersecurity veterans are finding it hard to ignore Barracuda Networks’ latest security advisory, thanks to its peculiar remediation guidance. The advisory pertains to a rather nasty vulnerability in their Email Security Gateway (ESG) products, a flaw so severe it’s like leaving your front door wide open with a neon sign saying […]
Understanding your world better “My favorite benefit of IoT is the learning paths it unlocks for people who get interested in it,” says Dana Wills, information security consultant for Asteros. Wills explains that IoT devices allow people to get more familiar with the things in their house and how they work. “It’s amazing to see […]
The Australian government has passed a new piece of legislation that, at its core, permits government enforcement agencies to force businesses to hand over user info and data even though it’s protected by cryptography. If firms don’t have the power to intercept encrypted data for authorities, they will be forced to create tools to allow […]