Tag: security
VPS servers hijacked into malware proxies – here’s how to stay safe
SystemBC botnet hijacks VPS servers, making up 80% of its active proxy nodes Infected VPS machines relay traffic for phishing, brute-force, and ransomware operations Bots generate high-volume traffic daily, often staying active for weeks despite blacklisting Cybercriminals are increasingly hijacking Virtual Private Servers (VPS) to build high-volume malware proxy networks,…
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New York Blood Center data breach sees 200,000 affected – and you might not even know you’ve been hit
NYBCE suffered a cyberattack in January 2025, exposing sensitive patient and financial data Victims may include those with SSNs, ID numbers, or direct deposit information; exact count unknown NYBCE can’t notify all victims due to missing contact info, offers free identity monitoring instead A US blood services nonprofit had admitted…
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Hackers claim they stole 1.5 billion Salesforce records from hundreds of companies in major hack – but are they telling the truth?
ShinyHunters claim theft of 1.5 billion records from 760 global companies Attackers exploited GitHub secrets to access sensitive Salesforce object tables FBI issued warnings as hacker groups announced they were “going dark ShinyHunters have finally revealed how much data it stole in the Salesloft / Salesforce attack, claiming to have…
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New Phoenix RowHammer attack cracks open DDR5 memory defenses in minutes
Phoenix RowHammer variant affects DDR5 desktop systems, bypassing all known mitigations on SK Hynix chips Attackers can gain root access and steal RSA keys within minutes using default system settings Researchers recommend tripling refresh rates, as DRAM devices cannot be patched and remain vulnerable long-term Standard, production-grade desktop systems were,…
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Former FinWise employee may have stolen sensitive data on 689,000 American First Finance customers
A former FinWise employee accessed sensitive data on 689,000 people more than a year after leaving the company Victims likely include those with FinWise loans or accounts serviced by American First Finance, its technology partner FinWise hired security experts, notified authorities, and offered credit monitoring FinWise Bank, a Utah-based community…
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CISA blasted by US watchdog for wasting funds and retaining the wrong employees
CISA mismanaged over $138 million in cybersecurity retention funds, awarding incentives to unqualified or unrelated personnel The agency lacked proper oversight, documentation, and compliance, undermining its ability to retain critical cybersecurity talent DHS OIG recommended eight corrective actions; seven have been implemented, with one unresolved concerning recovery of improper payments…
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