Category: Cybersecurity
Insuretech firm Companjon leaks millions of private travel records, Cybernews reports
Insuretech firm Companjon has exposed millions of personal records, including future travel data, according to an investigation by the Cybernews research team. The leak highlights the vulnerability of B2B vendors, […]
Bitdefender uncovers malware campaigns exploiting Battlefield 6 launch
The recent launch of Electronic Arts’ Battlefield 6 has been weaponized by cybercriminals, according to a recent alert from Bitdefender Labs. Security researchers have uncovered a widespread campaign distributing dangerous […]
CISA warns spyware crews are breaking into Signal and WhatsApp accounts.
Encrypted messaging apps, including Signal and WhatsApp, are under siege, warns the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). State-backed attackers and cyber-mercenaries are deploying sophisticated commercial spyware to breach […]
Cloudflare outage cripples major websites globally
A significant disruption to the internet on Tuesday saw countless high-profile services, including X (formerly Twitter), OpenAI’s ChatGPT – and even Tech Digest – knocked offline for several hours. The […]
Which AI models are the hacker’s best friend?
The world’s leading large language models (LLMs) can be sweet-talked into becoming supportive tutors for aspiring hackers, a new investigation from Cybernews reveals. The ease with which these powerful AI […]
Dark web dealers selling bank details for price of a pint. 5 tips to keep your info safe
Stolen British bank card details are being traded on the dark web for an average price of just £6.27, according to alarming new research from NordVPN. While the price has […]
CBO cyber breach ongoing, congressional staff told to stop digital comms
The cybersecurity breach at the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is now considered an “ongoing” threat, forcing congressional offices to halt most digital communications with the federal agency. Officials issued urgent […]
Breach of Chinese cybersecurity firm reveals state-backed hacking tools
A prominent Chinese cybersecurity firm with ties to the government, Knownsec, has suffered a catastrophic data breach, exposing over 12,000 classified documents detailing the inner workings of China’s state-sponsored cyber […]
Cyber attack results in 99% fall in M&S profits
A devastating cyber attack has virtually obliterated Marks and Spencer’s first-half statutory profit before tax, causing a 99% plunge from £391.9m to a mere £3.4m. The high street giant revealed […]
Hackers steal 1.2 million records from University of Pennsylvania
Cybercriminals have claimed responsibility for a major data breach at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn), saying they stole records belonging to approximately 1.2 million students, alumni and donors. The attack […]
