Rhode Island ’s data from health benefits system leaked on the dark web
Rhode Island ’s data from health benefits system leaked on the dark web Pierluigi Paganini December 31, 2024 Rhode Island ’s health benefits system was…
Month: December 2024
New details reveal how hackers hijacked 35 Google Chrome extensions
New details have emerged about a phishing campaign targeting Chrome browser extension developers that led to the compromise of at least thirty-five extensions to inject…
The Biggest Global Data Breaches Of 2024: Lessons Learned
The previous year will mark one of the most destructive ones for global cybersecurity. Hackers targeted industries at all levels of the spectrum: healthcare, telecom,…
Over 3.3M POP3/IMAP Services Running Unencrypted Without TLS Enabled
It has been discovered that over 3.3 million POP3 and a similar number of IMAP services are operating without the necessary encryption protocols, leaving usernames…
Thomas Cook Hit by Cyber Attack, IT Systems Impacted
Thomas Cook (India) Ltd, a leading travel services provider, has fallen victim to a cyber attack targeting its IT infrastructure, the company announced on Tuesday.…
Hacking campaign compromised at least 16 Chrome browser extensions
Hacking campaign compromised at least 16 Chrome browser extensions Pierluigi Paganini December 31, 2024 Threat actors compromised at least 16 Chrome browser extensions leading to…
Microsoft Warns of Windows 11 24H2 Issue that Blocks Windows Security Updates
Microsoft has issued a warning about a significant issue impacting devices running Windows 11, version 24H2, that could block essential Windows Security updates. The problem…
Here’s the little known iPhone data security secret, the Lockdown Mode
Apple has introduced a powerful new data security feature, Lockdown Mode, for iPhone users running iOS 16 and later versions. This feature aims to provide…
Data breaches in 2024: Could it get any worse?
It may sound weird when I say that I would like to remember 2024 as the year of the biggest breaches. That’s mainly because that…
Over 3.1 million fake “stars” on GitHub projects used to boost rankings
GitHub has a problem with inauthentic “stars” used to artificially inflate the popularity of scam and malware distribution repositories to appear more popular, helping them reach more…
PoC Exploited Released for Oracle Weblogic Server Vulnerability
Security researchers have warned that a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploit has been publicly released for a critical vulnerability affecting Oracle WebLogic Server. The flaw tracked as CVE-2024-21182,…
7-Zip 0-Day Exploit Leaked Online Allows Attackers Control Victim Devices Remotely
A previously unknown zero-day vulnerability in the popular file compression tool 7-Zip has been publicly disclosed by an anonymous user claiming to be an NSA…