Windows gamers are facing a significant cyber threat thanks to the Winos4.0 malware framework, which is spreading via malicious game-related applications. Fortinet’s recent report reveals that this advanced malware, hidden within apps like speed boosters and game optimization tools, grants
South Korea’s privacy regulator has imposed a $15 million fine on Meta, citing illegal data collection on nearly one million Facebook users. The watchdog’s investigation revealed Meta gathered sensitive personal information without users’ explicit consent, which it then shared with
LastPass has issued a warning regarding scammers promoting a counterfeit support phone number in the reviews of its Chrome extension. These scammers aim to gain access to users’ computers and steal sensitive data. The scammers are using 5-star reviews to promote a phone number, 805-206-2892,
In a massive data breach affecting Ohio's state capital, the City of Columbus confirmed that the personal information of 500,000 residents was stolen during a July ransomware attack. The attack, claimed by the Rhysida ransomware gang, exposed a wide array of sensitive data, including Social
ExpressVPN has launched Identity Defender, a security bundle that helps protect users from identity theft, now available exclusively for US-based users. This suite, introduced on October 30, 2024, is included at no additional cost for new customers who subscribe to ExpressVPN’s 2-year plan, adding
In a major discovery, cybersecurity firm HUMAN Security has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign, dubbed “Phish n' Ships”. This elaborate scheme targeted over 1,000 legitimate e-commerce websites, leading to estimated losses of tens of millions of dollars. Active since at least 2019, it has
Fog and Akira ransomware gangs are targeting SonicWall VPNs to infiltrate corporate networks, exploiting the critical CVE-2024-40766 flaw recently revealed in SonicWall’s SSL VPN system. Discovered and patched in August 2024, this flaw remains a risk as some organizations have yet to apply the
Russian-linked cyber espionage group UNC5812 has been targeting Ukrainian military conscripts with Windows and Android malware in a sophisticated campaign. Disguised as recruitment avoidance tools, the malware has been distributed via a Telegram channel named “Civil Defense” and a website
Insurance administrative services provider Landmark Admin has disclosed that a recent data breach has compromised the sensitive information of over 800,000 individuals. The breach, which occurred in mid-May 2024, exposed a wide range of personal details, including Social Security numbers, tax
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) uncovered a critical Google Chrome zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-4947, that was being exploited by the North Korean Lazarus hacking group. The attackers used a fake decentralized finance (DeFi) game called DeTankZone to target