Category: security
State-sponsored actors spotted using ClickFix hacking tool developed by criminals
Proofpoint says multiple state-sponsored groups seen using ClickFix attack technique Russians, North Koreans, and Iranians all involved State-sponsored actors are mostly engaged in cyber-espionage The ClickFix attack technique has gotten so popular that even state-sponsored threat actors are using it, research from Proofpoint claims, having observed at least three groups…
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Food retail giant behind several major US supermarket brands confirms data stolen in major ransomware breach
INC Ransom recently added Ahold Delhaize to its data leak site The company confirmed losing sensitive data in the attack The investigation is still ongoing, so users should be wary Ahold Delhaize, one of the world’s largest food retail groups, has confirmed it lost sensitive data from its US business…
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Entertainment venue management giant Legends International reveals major data breach
Legends International releases a data breach notification letter It says it suffered a cyberattack and data breach in November 2024 The investigation into the nature of the stolen data is ongoing Legends International, a company providing premium services for sports and entertainment venues, has confirmed suffering a cyberattack and losing…
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US government flags worrying SonicWall flaw, so update now
SonicWall updated a security advisory for a Secure Mobile Access flaw CISA added the flaw to its KEV FCEB agencies have three weeks to apply the patch The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added an old SonicWall vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming that…
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Google blocked over 5 billion ads in 2024 as AI-powered scams skyrocketed
Google 2024 Ads Safety report says it blocked 5.1 billion bad ads It also blocked millions of advertiser accounts Google notes its detection accuracy improved thanks to AI Google blocked more than five billion bad ads in 2024 and suspended almost 40 million advertiser accounts that were engaged in fraudulent…
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Watch out, your work mobile apps could be a huge security risk – here’s what to look out for
Almost all enterprise mobile apps come with security risks, experts warn Most frequent flaws include misconfigured cloud storage, hardcoded credentials, or outdated cryptography Zimperium shares its advice on how to stay safe If your business is using mobile apps, there is a good chance those apps are leaking sensitive information…
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