Security

Reddit Under Siege: Hackers Demand $4.5 Million and a Reversal on API Pricing
In this article, we’ll delve into a recent study conducted by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) that sheds light on an alarming reality.  The research asserts that YouTube’s recommendation algorithm is leading children, particularly those with an interest in video games, towards graphic gun-related content, posing significant ethical and safety concerns. Key Takeaways: TTP’s study …
Dive into the recent DDoS attack on Microsoft’s Outlook with our comprehensive, conversational news report. Discover the key players, implications, and Microsoft’s response. Key Takeaways: In early June, Microsoft’s Outlook service experienced a significant outage affecting up to 18,000 users, later identified as a result of a DDoS attack. Anonymous Sudan, a hacker group, claimed …
Discover the facts behind the widespread cyberattack impacting several U.S. government agencies.  Key Takeaways: Several U.S. federal agencies have become victims of a large-scale cyberattack orchestrated by the CL0P ransomware gang, which exploited an unknown vulnerability in MOVEIt, a popular file-sharing software. This cyberattack marks the third time in as many years that foreign hackers …

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In this article, we’ll examine the unprecedented international collaboration between law enforcement agencies that led to the dismantling of the notorious dark web marketplace, Monopoly Market, and the arrest of hundreds of individuals involved in the illegal trade of drugs, firearms, and digital currencies. Key Takeaways: Operation SpecTor involved nine countries, arresting 288 people and …
In this article, we’ll look at the reasons behind Google’s recent actions against the notorious CryptBot malware, which has stolen sensitive data from hundreds of thousands of Chrome users in the past year. Key Takeaways: Google disrupts CryptBot malware’s infrastructure. CryptBot malware steals sensitive information from users. The malware is distributed via spoofed websites and …
In this article, we’ll look at the reasons behind Google’s decision to add end-to-end encryption to its Authenticator app and explore the implications for user security and privacy. Key Takeaways: Google Authenticator will receive end-to-end encryption for cloud backups. Security researchers criticized the lack of encryption in the account-syncing update. End-to-end encryption ensures only the …
In this article, we’ll look at the reasons behind the recent privacy concerns surrounding Microsoft Edge and its follow creator feature.  As users discovered, the browser has been leaking the sites you visit to Bing, raising major concerns about data privacy. Key Takeaways: Microsoft Edge sends URLs of visited sites to Bing API. Poorly implemented …
In this article, we’ll explore the new password manager from Proton, the company behind ProtonMail, and examine its unique features and encryption capabilities. Key Takeaways: Proton Pass offers end-to-end encryption for all data fields, including usernames, passwords, and URLs. Proton’s “zero knowledge” security model ensures your data remains secure, even from the company itself. The …
In this article, we’ll explore a shocking incident where a former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) employee sent sensitive consumer data to their personal email account, raising concerns about the security and privacy of hundreds of thousands of consumers. Key Takeaways: Confidential records relating to customers of seven financial institutions were forwarded to the employee’s …
In this article, we’ll look at the reasons behind the increasing concern about Russian-aligned cyber groups targeting critical infrastructure in Western countries, particularly the United Kingdom. Key Takeaways: UK’s National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) issues alert on Russian-aligned cyber groups targeting Western infrastructure. These groups are ideologically motivated and not formally controlled by the Russian …