Cybersecurity

Microsoft SharePoint attack victim count rises to 400, including high-profile US organizations

Ransomware groups are now targeting Microsoft SharePoint—a platform trusted by more than 190 million users worldwide for collaboration and document management. It’s the latest development in a growing wave of cyberattacks targeting known vulnerabilities in the system. Recent reports suggest the scale of the attacks is far worse than initially thought. What started as an […]

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Online Scams Are Evolving—And So Are Our Security Habits

A new survey from Google, in partnership with Morning Consult, paints a clear picture: Americans are more aware than ever of online scams—but they’re not all protecting themselves the same way. More than 60% of U.S. consumers say scam activity has increased over the past year. A third have experienced a data breach personally. The

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16 Billion Credentials Leaked, Impacting Apple, Google, Facebook Users

Security researchers have confirmed what may be the largest credential leak in history—an astonishing 16 billion login details, including passwords, have been exposed. Part of an ongoing investigation launched earlier this year, the leak is believed to stem from multiple infostealers—malware designed to quietly harvest sensitive data from devices. What’s especially alarming is that this

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IT Management Software Company ConnectWise Target of Cyberattack

IT software provider ConnectWise reported a breach linked to a suspected nation-state actor, affecting a small number of its popular remote IT management tool, ScreenConnect (previously ConnectWise Control). The announcement was made in a brief statement published May 28 on the company’s website. Used widely by government agencies and enterprises, ScreenConnect has long been a

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Protect Your Data as REAL ID Scams Persist

The REAL ID enforcement deadline officially passed on May 7, 2025, and with summer travel about to ramp up Memorial Day weekend, many Americans are still scrambling to update their identification to stay compliant with TSA regulations. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are capitalizing on the confusion and urgency, rolling out a new wave of REAL ID-related scams.

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AI Is Supercharging Phishing Attacks—And Changing Cybersecurity as We Know It

Phishing remains one of the most common entry points for cyberattacks—and thanks to AI, phishing emails are becoming more convincing and harder to detect than ever before. Even though only 0.7–4.7% of phishing emails that made it past filters in 2024 were AI-generated, researchers at Hoxhunt say the level of sophistication is quickly rising. AI

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23andMe Declares Bankruptcy, Raising Personal Data Concerns for 15 Million

Genetic testing and biotechnology company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy in federal court  March 23, raising privacy concerns for its 15 million customers who have shared their genetic information through its direct-to-consumer DNA tests.  As the 19-year-old company seeks a buyer, the fate of this sensitive genetic information remains uncertain. Unless the data is deleted, it

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Bank of America Customers Affected in Cyberattack Weren’t Informed for Nearly 90 days

A November cyberattack on Infosys McCamish Systems, a service provider for Bank of America, exposed personal data of over 57,000 customers enrolled in deferred compensation plans. Although the breach, linked to the LockBit ransomware group, occurred November 3 it wasn’t reported to Bank of America until November 24—leading to a nearly 90-day delay in notifying

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Poor Cyber Hygiene: A Direct Path to Data Breaches

2024 was a tumultuous year for cybersecurity.  Cybercrime reached unprecedented levels, evolving into a staggering global menace. With a total economic impact exceeding $10.4 billion — double the losses reported in 2023 — this criminal enterprise now ranks as the third-largest global economy, surpassed only by the United States and China.  No industry was safe

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