Tag: security
Major data breach at US credit union sees 172,000 customers at risk – here’s how to stay safe
Connex Credit Union confirm suffering major data breach Customer data stolen, and the attackers have not been identified Users are warned to be wary of suspicious incoming emails Financial cooperative Connex Credit Union has revealed it suffered a cyberattack in which it lost sensitive data on around 172,000 customers. The…
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Fake TikTok shops found spreading malware to unsuspecting victims – here’s how to stay safe
Fraudulent TikTok Shops driving victims into fake portals designed to steal cryptocurrency and data Scammers mimic trusted seller profiles and lure shoppers with unrealistic discounts across popular platforms SparkKitty malware secretly collects sensitive data from devices, enabling long-term unauthorized surveillance and control Cybercriminals are now making use of TikTok Shops…
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WinRAR has a serious security flaw – worrying zero-day issue lets hackers plant malware, so patch right away
ESET found a high-severity bug in WinRAR being used by RomCom, a known Russian hacking collective The bug was being used to deploy backdoors allowing full access to compromised computers WinRAR says it has fixed the issue, so users should update now Iconic archiving platform WinRAR carried a dangerous zero-day…
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Massive Columbia University data breach affects nearly 900,000 past and present students – here’s what was leaked, and how to stay safe
Columbia University files form with the Maine Attorney General’s Office It confirmed the number of victims, and the type of data stolen Victims are being offered free credit and identity theft monitoring services A massive cyberincident affecting almost 870,000 Columbia University students, employees, and other individuals occured in May 2025,…
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Not so smart anymore – researchers hack into a Gemini-powered smart home by hijacking…Google Calendar?
Experts warn a single calendar entry can silently hijack your smart home without your knowledge Researchers proved AI can be hacked to control smart homes using only words Saying “thanks” triggered Gemini to switch on the lights and boil water automatically The promise of AI-integrated homes has long included convenience,…
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Massive leak of over 115 million US payment cards caused by Chinese “smishing” hackers – find out if you’re affected
Phishing attacks now bypass multi-factor authentication using real-time digital wallet provisioning tactics One-time passcodes are no longer enough to stop fraudsters with mobile-optimized phishing kits Millions of victims were targeted using everyday alerts like tolls, packages, and account notices A wave of advanced phishing campaigns, traced to Chinese-speaking cybercriminal syndicates,…
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