Tag: Cyber Security
Hackers turn business backup servers into crypto mines after sneaking malware disguised as Microsoft Edge
Attackers exploited critical AhsayCBS backup software flaws to compromise organizations’ backup servers Intrusions deployed webshells and disguised XMRig cryptominers for persistence and stealth Researchers urge immediate patching, restricted access, and full system reimaging if compromised In a particularly brazen hack, threat actors were seen targeting the servers that businesses use…
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Over 8.7 million karaoke fans at risk after major data breach — Japanese giant Nippon Columbia says malware infection was to blame for exposing records
Malware infection at a third-party contractor may have exposed data of 8.7 million customers and employees Exposed records included personal details, though no payment data or confirmed misuse was reported Incident highlights supply-chain risks, with Daiichi Kosho investigating and reviewing contractor security Even the entertainment industry is not safe from…
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‘People aren’t perfect, and everyone knows it’: Security experts still see humans as the biggest threat to their business
Human error remains one of the biggest challenge to online security, according to industry leaders 68% of security professionals cite human error, compared with just 55% for email-based scams A worrying 80% of contributing factors in recent security incidents can be traced back to poor user practices or lack of…
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Hackers hide behind Microsoft’s own websites to get past email filters and launch phishing campaigns
Attackers abused Microsoft Power BI dashboards to lure victims into downloading ScreenConnect software Public dashboards mimicked blurred documents and redirected users to attacker-controlled sites Campaign established persistent remote access, potentially enabling ransomware, espionage, or data theft Microsoft‘s Power BI has seemingly become the latest in an ever-growing line of legitimate…
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Microsoft Teams will soon be able to spot third-party deepfakes on your morning meeting
Microsoft is adding impersonation and deepfake detection to Teams in November 2026 A third-party platform will be behind detecting AI-generated video and audio Attackers are still targeting voice phishing on Teams Microsoft is adding two new security features to Teams designed to combat increasingly sophisticated impersonation attacks in an AI-first…
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Hackers hijacked Microsoft’s X account for a scam featuring everyone’s least-favorite tech mascot Clippy
Microsoft’s X account was hijacked to promote the suspicious $CLIPPY cryptocurrency token Attackers amplified the scam with fake Microsoft-branded statements and apology posts Microsoft confirmed unauthorized access, removed the posts, and secured the account Cybercriminals managed to briefly take over Microsoft’s X account and used it to promote a cryptocurrency-themed…
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