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AI chatbot startup WotNot leaks 346,000 files, including passports and medical records
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An Indian AI startup that helps businesses build custom chatbots has leaked almost 350,000 sensitive files after the data was left unsecured on the web.
7h ago
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No guarantees of payday for ransomware gang that claims to have hacked children's hospital
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One of Europe's busiest hospitals is investigating if it has been hacked by a notorious ransomware gang.
on Tue, 10AM
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California-based Elderly Care Company Warns of Data Breach
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Covent Care California, a company specialized in healthcare and rehabilitation for the elderly, has issued a data breach notice to warn current and former patients that unauthorized individuals have accessed their data and may have stolen it.
on Sep 5
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What Cybersecurity on the ISS Teaches Us About Defending Critical Systems
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400 kilometers above the Earth, on board the International Space Station and inside the European Columbus module, DropCoal—a complex scientific experiment developed by the Romanian InSpace Engineering (RISE)—is performing its daily tasks, relying on real-time operations from the ground.
on Tue, 4PM
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In this lust for stealing cryptocurrency and sensitive information, North Korean hackers are disguising themselves as remote IT workers, recruiters, and even venture capitalists.
on Tue, 12PM
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China 'Telco' Spy Gets Four Years in US Prison
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The US has imprisoned a Floridian for selling national secrets to China’s intelligence services
on Fri, 7PM
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UK hospital resorts to paper and postpones procedures after cyberattack
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A British hospital is grappling with a major cyberattack that has crippled its IT systems and disrupted patient care.
on Fri, 11AM
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Thai Authorities Arrest Group Using an 8KW Generator in a Van to Send Malicious SMS
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Authorities in Thailand have arrested alleged members of two Chinese scammer gangs believed to be involved in SMS scams, including some sent using custom-built fake SMS transmitters installed in the back of a van.
on Nov 27
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Users Advised to Reset Passwords After Zello Data Breach
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Zello, a popular push-to-talk app, has disclosed a data breach that could have potentially allowed malicious actors to gain access to users” email addresses and hashed passwords.
on Nov 27
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Data leaks from websites built on Microsoft Power Pages, including 1.1 million NHS records
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A security researcher has blamed misconfigured implementations of Microsoft Power Pages for a slew of data breaches from web portals - including the leak of 1.
on Nov 26
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FlipaClip data breach exposes details of 890,000 users
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Flipaclip, an animation creation app that is particularly popular with youngsters, has exposed the details of over 890,000 users.
on Nov 25
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Oklahoma Hospital Hit with Ransomware Attack
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A hacker crippled the operations of the Oklahoma-based hospital Great Plains Regional Medical Center
on Nov 25
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Black Friday Spam Report 2024: 3 in 4 Spam Emails Are Scams, Bitdefender Antispam Lab Warns
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Did you think cybercriminals and scammers wait until the biggest shopping event of the year to strike? Think again.
on Nov 21
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Fiverr is also popular among entrepreneurs looking to hire freelancers to complete various services for their companies, from graphic design and content writing to tech support and consulting.
on Nov 20
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German Court Awards €100 in Damages to Each Facebook User Affected by 2019 Data Breach
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A ruling by the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Germany has stated that victims of a Facebook data breach are entitled to €100 in damages each.
on Nov 20
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Library of Congress' Email System Compromised for Nine Months by Unknown Hackers
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Hackers have compromised the US Library of Congress' emails and gained access to internal communications for nine months.
on Nov 19
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Malware delivered via malicious QR codes sent in the post
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Cybercriminals have adopted a novel trick for infecting devices with malware: sending out physical letters that contain malicious QR codes.
on Nov 19
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Inside Bitdefender Labs’ Investigation of a Malicious Facebook Ad Campaign Targeting Bitwarden Users
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Throughout 2024, Bitdefender Labs has been closely monitoring a series of malvertising campaigns that exploit popular platforms to spread malware.
on Nov 18
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Kids in Roblox Will Need Parent’s Consent to Message Others
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Roblox is finally adding a more comprehensive parental control toolset, which includes limits on how children under 13 years of age can communicate on the platform.
on Nov 18
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Molotov French Streaming Platform Reports Data Breach Impacting 10.8 Million Emails
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Molotov, a popular French streaming platform that provides access to television channels on computers and connected TVs, has recently confirmed a serious data breach, acknowledging that its systems were infiltrated in October.
on Nov 18
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Torrents with Pirated TV Shows Used to Push Lumma Stealer Malware
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Bitdefender has observed an increase in the number of torrents promising pirated multimedia content that also contains malware.
on Nov 14
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Jack Teixeira, the 22-year-old former Air National Guardsman who leaked hundreds of classified documents online, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison.
on Nov 14
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Stopping Ransomware White Paper: A Technical Deep Dive into Attack Vectors & Mitigation Strategies with Bitdefender
on Nov 13
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Hot Topic Data Breach Allegedly Exposes Over 56 Million Customer Accounts
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A recent warning from Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has brought to light a data breach allegedly impacting Hot Topic, Box Lunch and Torrid customers.
on Nov 13
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ShrinkLocker (+Decryptor): From Friend to Foe, and Back Again
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Imagine a ransomware attack that's so old-school it's using VBScript and a built-in Windows feature for encryption.
on Nov 13
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Think Twice Before You Buy: Avoiding Scams in Social Media Ads
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Social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram are well known hubs for legitimate businesses to promote their products.
on Nov 12
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How Scammers Stole $20 Million by Hacking Real Estate Firms
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A Nigerian national gets 10 years for robbing people of their life’s savings by hacking the emails of their real estate agents
on Nov 11
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Senior Citizens Warned of Winter Fuel Scam Sweeping the UK
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A sophisticated new scam exploiting recent changes to the Winter Fuel Payment program targets British senior citizens.
on Nov 11
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200,000 SelectBlinds customers have their cards skimmed in malware attack
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SelectBlinds, a popular online retailer of blinds and shades, has disclosed a security breach that has impacted 206,238 of its customers.
on Nov 11
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Ransomware Sends Georgia Hospital Back to Pen and Paper
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A hospital in Bainbridge, Georgia, was forced to abandon computer systems and revert to pen and paper after a crippling ransomware attack.
on Nov 8
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Do You Still Need VPN If You Use HTTPS?
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If you’re not entirely new to the world of Internet, then basic privacy and security concepts such as HTTPS, encryption and VPN shouldn’t be foreign to you.
on Nov 6
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Nintendo Warns Gamers to Avoid Clicking Links in Spoofed Emails
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Nintendo is warning customers to watch out for messages spoofing its email address, advising fans to refrain from interacting with the message.
on Nov 5
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Shutterfly Discloses Security Breach Following Conti Ransomware Attack
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US-based online photo-printing company Shutterfly disclosed that it suffered a data breach exposing employee personal information after it was hit by a Conti ransomware attack.
on Nov 3
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A disgruntled former Disney employee is facing charges that he hacked into the company's restaurant menu systems and wreaked havoc on its digital displays that could have potentially put lives at risk.
on Nov 1
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This week, Cyber News researchers announced that cyber thieves are offering for sale more than 1.
on Oct 31
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In a world ran by advertising, businesses and organizations are not the only ones using this powerful tool.
on Oct 30
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French ISP Free confirms data breach after hacker puts customer data up for auction
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One of the largest internet providers in France, Free S.
on Oct 29
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All Hallows’ Eve is almost here, and cybercriminals have ramped up their bombardment of inboxes with Halloween-themed spam.
on Oct 28
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Hackers Breach Online Driving School Ornikar Exposing Data of Millions of Customers Online
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Ornikar, a popular online driving school booking platform in France, is warning customers of a security incident that compromised their personally identifiable information (PII).
on Oct 28
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AI chatbots can be tricked by hackers into stealing your data
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Security researchers have uncovered a new flaw in some AI chatbots that could have allowed hackers to steal personal information from users.
on Oct 22
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Ransomware Defense: Where Decryptors Fit into the Bigger Picture
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The prevalence of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) and increased activity from cybercriminal groups have turned the ransomware problem into a serious issue for organizations.
on Oct 22
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Global Life Confirms Hackers Tried to Extort Money
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American insurer Global Life says a cyber incident in June has led to an extortion attempt on the company.
on Oct 21
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Finnish Customs, in collaboration with the Swedish Police and Europol, have successfully dismantled the Sipulitie marketplace, a notorious dark web platform that facilitated the sale of narcotics.
on Oct 19
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Hong Kong Falls Prey to Deepfake Romance Scams as AI Scammers Strike
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Hong Kong has suffered a surge in sophisticated frauds fueled by artificial intelligence.
on Oct 18
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Comprehensive Cybersecurity Guide For Kids Of All Ages
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Get Bitdefender's Comprehensive Cybersecurity Guide to help you equip children with the knowledge and tools they need to stay secure online.
on Oct 18
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Hackers breach Pokémon game developer, source code and personal information leaks online
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In what appears to be one of the biggest leaks in Pokémon history, troves of information related to multiple incarnations of the video game has leaked online - creating ripples of excitement and concern throughout the fanbase.
on Oct 18
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Introducing the New Scam Copilot: AI-Powered Protection Across Devices
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Online scams have become a global epidemic, with scammers defrauding an astonishing $1.
on Oct 17
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Your Digital Footprint Placing You in Scammers’ Crosshairs?
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While technology has brought us convenience and connectivity, it has also given scammers a chance to exploit our digital lives.
on Oct 17
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Internet Archive Data Breach Affects 31 Million Users
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The Internet Archive, known for its expansive collection of digital content and historical web snapshots, suffered a significant data breach impacting a whopping 31 million users.
on Oct 17
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Ransomware attack leaks social security numbers of over 230,000 Comcast customers
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Over 237,000 Comcast customers have had their sensitive personal information compromising following a ransomware attack against a third party company.
on Oct 11