Security
This infusion center software got hacked, leaving over 100,000 people affected
Hackers just hit a company that manages the digital infrastructure of infusion centers across the US, exposing Social Security numbers.
Read more about This infusion center software got hacked, leaving over 100,000 people affected
We need to talk about tariffs and the dangers of Chinese marketplaces
Will President Donald Trump’s tariffs make consumers buy directly from Chinese marketplaces and potentially sacrifice their privacy for cheap tech?
Read more about We need to talk about tariffs and the dangers of Chinese marketplaces
4chan down, major hack suspected
Users were unable to access 4chan since early Tuesday, with complaints flooding outage monitoring sites. Security researchers claim the outage may be linked to a “comprehensive hack.”
Read more about 4chan down, major hack suspected
Ambulance service breached – now hackers might know your blood type and bank info
A massive cyberattack on a Midwestern ambulance company may have exposed everything from medical records to passport numbers for over 100,000 patients.
Read more about Ambulance service breached – now hackers might know your blood type and bank info
Kidney dialysis company DaVita hit by ransomware, patient care continues
DaVita, a major kidney dialysis service provider in the US, has disclosed a ransomware incident that encrypted parts of the company’s resources.
Read more about Kidney dialysis company DaVita hit by ransomware, patient care continues
Chrome extensions ask for too many dangerous permissions and see everything
Chrome extensions often come with the most invasive permissions. Your AI sidebar, QR code generator, paint, or any other tool can track browsing, inject scripts, store private data, and sometimes even access cryptocurrency node connections. Here’s what we discovered about 100 popular Chrome extensions.
Read more about Chrome extensions ask for too many dangerous permissions and see everything
Hackers want $75,000 for data allegedly stolen from Takeda
A threat actor on an illicit forum is selling an extensive database allegedly belonging to Takeda, a publicly traded biopharmaceutical company headquartered in Japan. The breach hasn’t yet been officially confirmed.
Read more about Hackers want $75,000 for data allegedly stolen from Takeda
Hertz suffers massive data breach: drivers’ licenses, credit card information stolen
Hertz Corporation, a leading global car rental company, is notifying customers and authorities of a data breach that exposed customers’ sensitive data.
Read more about Hertz suffers massive data breach: drivers’ licenses, credit card information stolen
The art of restraint: why not every system should be owned
Many of my rampant hacking campaigns focused on breaking into big servers across several industries but not on seizing the networks by the throat and forcing them to their knees.
Read more about The art of restraint: why not every system should be owned
Your favorite Android AI app might be spilling secrets – and hackers are watching
Security flaws in the Perplexity AI app can steal your passwords and identity.
Read more about Your favorite Android AI app might be spilling secrets – and hackers are watching
Google Chrome fixes browsing history leaks by purple “visited” links
When you click a link, it turns purple. However, this neat feature has been leaking browsing history data for decades – that is, until the next Chrome version, 136, rolls out.
Read more about Google Chrome fixes browsing history leaks by purple “visited” links
Yale hotel data held hostage, claims ransomware gang
A hotel chain serving Ivy League campuses has allegedly been slapped by ransomware. Hackers are threatening to leak payrolls, IDs, and secret docs if no one pays up.
Read more about Yale hotel data held hostage, claims ransomware gang
Thousands of Fortinet devices compromised: hackers lurk after previous breaches
Hackers retain access to over 14,000 Fortinet VPNs, public scans by Shadowserver Foundation have revealed. And they could’ve been lurking for years, leaving sensitive data at risk.
Read more about Thousands of Fortinet devices compromised: hackers lurk after previous breaches
The dumbest cybersecurity myths that are actually getting you hacked
Hackers just love when you believe these cybersecurity myths. The crowd on Reddit is roasting the worst myths that are still getting companies breached.
Read more about The dumbest cybersecurity myths that are actually getting you hacked
Foreign adversaries can no longer use commercial backdoors to access Americans’ data
The US Justice Department on Friday unveiled a "critical" new Data Security Program to prevent foreign adversaries from getting access to Americans’ sensitive information.
Read more about Foreign adversaries can no longer use commercial backdoors to access Americans’ data
Black Friday IKEA ransomware attack cost company millions
Fourlis Group, a company operating IKEA stores in several European countries, said the hacker attack cost it tens of millions of dollars.
Read more about Black Friday IKEA ransomware attack cost company millions
Wolters Kluwer allegedly hit by data breach, threatening Fortune 500 firms
Hackers are claiming they’ve cracked open the vault of Wolters Kluwer, the $7 billion financial software titan serving Fortune 500 companies.
Read more about Wolters Kluwer allegedly hit by data breach, threatening Fortune 500 firms
UK businesses are still getting hacked, but they are becoming smarter
Despite over ten thousand UK businesses getting hacked last year, cybersecurity still isn’t on everyone’s agenda.
Read more about UK businesses are still getting hacked, but they are becoming smarter
Is your tech budget ready for 145% China tariff? Cyber pros warn about consequences
A 145% surcharge on goods from China will further stress IT budgets, which were already expected to increase. Everything from a simple home WiFi router to enterprise firewalls, network equipment, and even cloud services will be affected.
Read more about Is your tech budget ready for 145% China tariff? Cyber pros warn about consequences
Ransomware gangs go whale hunting with Fortune 500 companies
Cybernews has been watching, and the numbers speak for themselves. Ransomware gangs are cranking up the heat with attacks that are nearly doubling the victim count.
Read more about Ransomware gangs go whale hunting with Fortune 500 companies
