Tag: security
Can’t think of a good password for every account? It’s not your fault – you can also blame the websites themselves, a new study says
Weak password rules engineer unsafe habits across major global websites Critical industries still rely on outdated requirements while handling sensitive user data Automated attacks exploit insecure credentials faster than websites can adapt Many users struggle to create strong password credentials across multiple accounts because the broader digital ecosystem rarely pushes…
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Experts warn ClickFix malware attacks are back, and more dangerous than ever before – here’s how to stay safe
ClickFix now uses OS detection, timers, and video guides to boost malware delivery success Attackers host popups on compromised sites and promote them via Google malvertising Victims are tricked into running malware via fake problem/solution instructions in system dialogs The dreaded malware deployment technique known as ClickFix is evolving, and…
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Hyundai IT services breach could put 2.7 million Hyundai, Kia owners in the US at risk
Hyundai AutoEver America suffered a breach exposing SSNs, names, and driver’s licenses Up to 2.7 million individuals may be affected; phishing risks now elevated HAEA hired forensic experts, notified law enforcement, and offers free identity protection Hyundai AutoEver America (HAEA), the carmaker’s IT-services subsidiary servicing the North American region, has…
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US Congressional Budget Office hit by suspected cyberattack – here’s what we know
The US Congressional Budget Office has confirmed a cyber incident The attack may have been from a foreign adversary This is one of many recent incidents targeting US government institutions The US Congressional Budget Office has confirmed it was targeted in a cybersecurity incident it suspects can be attributed to…
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Researchers claim ChatGPT has a whole host of worrying security flaws – here’s what they found
Tenable says it found seven prompt injection flaws in ChatGPT-4o, dubbed the “HackedGPT” attack chain Vulnerabilities include hidden commands, memory persistence, and safety bypasses via trusted wrappers OpenAI fixed some issues in GPT-5; others remain, prompting calls for stronger defense ChatGPT has a slew of security issues that could allow…
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University of Pennsylvania confirms recent cyberattack led to major data theft
Hackers accessed University systems via stolen SSO credentials, stealing data on 1.2 million individuals Offensive mass email followed partial lockout; University later confirmed the breach was real Attack exploited weak MFA enforcement among senior staff through social engineering It seems the “obviously fake” and “fraudulent” claims recently made by the…
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