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Stay safe online - 2024-05-09
Signal tests feature allowing users to keep their phone number undisclosed
Username to be the primary contact method.
Signal is in the process of public testing for a username feature that would allow users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers. More
Apple's "Find My" network vulnerabilities pose a keylogging threat
The "Find My" Network and its vulnerabilities.
Users trying to find lost or stolen Apple devices have found great success with Apple's inventive "Find My" network and application. More
Octo Tempest emerges as a top financial hacking threat, warns Microsoft
Octo Tempest's evolution: from SIM swaps to ransomware attacks.
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Seiko disclosed "60k items" of personal data were breached after BlackCat ransomware attack
Various personal details, including customer names and addresses, leaked after a ransomware attack at Seiko.
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Stolen credentials used in Okta support system breach
Breach details and impact.
In a recent security incident, Okta, a leading identity and access management company, has confirmed that attackers breached its support system using stolen credentials. More
Millions of 23andMe data records published on hacking forums
The data breach.
In a series of escalating events, the genetic testing company, 23andMe, has witnessed the unauthorized dissemination of millions of its users' genetic profiles on hacking forums. More
Steam fights malware with SMS verification for game updates
Valve takes action against malware in Steam updates.
On Steam, the well-known gaming platform, a worrying trend has recently alarmed the gaming community. More
Microsoft's October 2023 Patch Tuesday: over 100 fixes and 3 critical Zero-Days
Over a hundred fixes to prevent exploits.
Microsoft's 2023 Patch Tuesday came about on 10 October 2023. More
Reward announced for uncovering the origins of the NIST Elliptic Curves Algorithm
Cracking the NIST Elliptic Curves Seeds.
In a stunning turn of events, the release of an alluring challenge has the global cryptographic community buzzing. More
News 2023-10-09
US border authorities detain security researcher investigating crypto scam
Unexpected detention.
Sam Curry, a security researcher, returned to the United States and, in an unexpected turn of events, was held by border authorities. More
News 2023-10-02
Google patches another zero-day vulnerability in Chrome
The fifth exploited vulnerability in Google Chrome this year.
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News Web browsers and vulnerabilities 2023-09-28
Government-targeted cyber attacks employ stealthy and modular Deadglyph malware
A state-sponsored cyber espionage weapon.
A brand-new and extremely clever backdoor spyware known as "Deadglyph" has emerged as a significant danger in the constantly changing field of cyber warfare. More
Signal enhances encryption with quantum-resistant protocol
Signal's quantum-resistant encryption enhances security of its end-to-end communication.
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Fake Elon Musk cryptocurrency giveaways swarm TikTok
The rising tide of TikTok crypto scams.
The creativity of con artists attempting to take advantage of TikTok's enormous user base grows along with the platform's popularity. More
Cyberattack at MGM Resorts disrupts systems across hotels and casinos worldwide
Outage continues into fourth day, investigation ongoing.
MGM Resorts, a global hotel and entertainment conglomerate, has been hit with a major cyberattack, causing widespread disruption across its vast network of hotels and casinos worldwide. More
