Google fixes third actively exploited Chrome zero-day in a week
Google has released a new emergency Chrome security update to address the third zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks within a week. “Google is aware that…
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Windows Quick Assist abused in Black Basta ransomware attacks
Financially motivated cybercriminals abuse the Windows Quick Assist feature in social engineering attacks to deploy Black Basta ransomware payloads on victims’ networks. Microsoft has been…
Google patches third exploited Chrome zero-day in a week
Google has released a new emergency Chrome security update to address the third zero-day vulnerability exploited in attacks within a week. “Google is aware that…
Nissan North America data breach impacts over 53,000 employees
Nissan North America (Nissan) suffered a data breach last year when a threat actor targeted the company’s external VPN and shut down systems to receive…
Android to add new anti-theft and data protection features
Google is introducing multiple anti-theft and data protection features later this year, some available only for Android 15+ devices, while others will roll out to…
Android 15, Google Play get new anti-malware and anti-fraud features
Today, Google announced new security features coming to Android 15 and Google Play that will help block scams, fraud, and malware apps on users’ devices. Announced at…
Brothers arrested for $25 million theft in Ethereum blockchain attack
The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted two brothers for allegedly manipulating the Ethereum blockchain and stealing $25 million worth of cryptocurrency within approximately 12…
Apple blocked $7 billion in fraudulent App Store purchases in 4 years
Apple’s antifraud technology has blocked more than $7 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions in four years, the company states in its latest annual fraud prevention analysis.…
Banco Santander warns of a data breach exposing customer info
Banco Santander S.A. announced it suffered a data breach impacting customers after an unauthorized actor accessed a database hosted by one of its third-party service providers.…
FBI seize BreachForums hacking forum used to leak stolen data
The FBI has seized the notorious BreachForums hacking forum used to leak and sell stolen corporate data to other cybercriminals. The seizure occurred on Wednesday…
Tornado Cash cryptomixer dev gets 64 months for laundering $2 billion
Alexey Pertsev, one of the main developers of the Tornado Cash cryptocurrency tumbler has been sentenced to 64 months in prison for his part in…
Apple fixes Safari WebKit zero-day flaw exploited at Pwn2Own
Apple has released security updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability in the Safari web browser exploited during this year’s Pwn2Own Vancouver hacking competition. The company…