Tag: security
Sweden power grid confirms cyberattack, ransomware suspected
Svenska kraftnät hit by ransomware; 280 GB of internal data reportedly stolen Power system remains unaffected; investigation into data leak is ongoing Everest group claimed responsibility; believed to be Russian-speaking, not state-sponsored Svenska kraftnät, Sweden’s national grid operator, has confirmed suffered a ransomware attack and a data breach, and is…
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Evil scam targets LastPass users with fake death certificate claims
Phishing emails claim victims are dead to steal LastPass master passwords Fake site lastpassrecovery[.]com mimics LastPass to harvest credentials and passkeys CryptoChameleon group behind attack; targets include crypto wallets and passwordless logins Scammers are trying to get LastPass user master passwords with a devious phishing email scheme concerning their deaths.…
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Alaska Airlines has grounded its fleet once again due to a mystery IT issue
Alaska Airlines grounds flights due to major IT outage, affecting 50,000+ passengers Company denies cyberattack; cites data center failure and ongoing system recovery Similar outage occurred in July 2025; external experts now reviewing infrastructure resilience Alaska Airlines was forced to cancel hundreds of flights after it experienced an “IT outage…
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Millions of attacks hit WordPress websites – here’s how to make sure you stay safe
Unpatched GutenKit and Hunk Companion plugins exploited in mass WordPress attacks Attackers use ‘up’ plugin to gain admin access and deploy malware Wordfence blocked 8.7 million attempts in 48 hours; updates remain critical Three critical-severity vulnerabilities, found in two WordPress plugins and fixed more than a year ago, are now…
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Incogni vs. OneRep
Incogni and OneRep are two of the best-known data removal services that help you stay private online. They scour data broker sites for your personal information and send automated or manually drafted requests to have the information removed. Incogni was launched in 2022 by Surfshark, a leading virtual private network…
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Incogni vs. Kanary: Which one should help keep your personal data off the web?
Incogni and Kanary are two well-known data removal services. Launched in 2022 by Surfshark, a company best known for its virtual private network (VPN) app, Incogni helps scrub your personal data information from numerous broker sites. It scans broker sites for your data and sends automated or manual removal requests…
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