Security
This chart shows that few passwords are safe from hackers
You might think that your passwords are secure. However, research shows just how quickly hackers can access your accounts through brute force.
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Bring your own computer trend gives cyber pros chills, yet it’s here to stay
Your next employer might ask you to bring your own computer to work instead of providing you with one. Or you may choose to do so yourself. Cybersecurity professionals, however, call the bring-your-own-device (BYOD) trend “a stupid nightmare” – it’s very risky.
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19 billion leaked passwords reveal deepening crisis: lazy, reused, and stolen
A new study of over 19 billion newly exposed passwords manifests a widespread weak password reuse crisis. Lazy keyboard patterns, such as 123456, still reign supreme, and 94% of passwords are reused or duplicated, data leaks from 2024-2025 reveal. Names like Ana rank as the second most popular component.
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iPhone spam blocker is leaking data and it helps to outsmart spam filters
An iPhone spam blocker meant to protect users from robocalls and malicious texts is leaking private data into the void.
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Cyber espionage and spyware fuel zero-day attacks, Google warns
Cybercriminals exploited at least 75 security vulnerabilities previously unknown to vendors – the so-called zero days – a report by Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reveals. Attackers focus on the security and networking software used by enterprises.
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Meditation iOS app leaked over 100K users’ personal details
An iPhone app for tai chi (a mind-body practice) and meditation, 7 Minute Chi - Meditate & Move, exposed numerous customers.
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We’re under attack too! Cybersecurity firm shares its cyber warfare experience
Compromising a cybersecurity company would grant hackers insights into thousands of protected environments. A SentinelOne report details how threat actors go to great lengths to gain access.
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Single line of code could brick iPhones by sending malicious notifications
A newly uncovered iOS vulnerability could have allowed attackers to remotely sabotage and brick iPhones with just a single line of code. Apple fixed the flaw, which was hidden deep within its internal messaging system.
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Common password misconceptions: myths vs facts
Passwords are an integral part of our everyday routines. Whether it’s logging in to your work account, watching Netflix, or...
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6 major supply chain cybersecurity risks to watch out for in 2025
What emerging dangers and vulnerabilities should IT teams watch for in the second half of 2025? Let’s break down the six biggest risks and industry trends to keep a close eye on.
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The Cyber Vatican – how the world’s smallest country became a cybersecurity powerhouse
When the Vatican goes offline, it doesn’t just pray – it protects. As the Church prepares to elect a new pope, the world’s tiniest nation is becoming a digital fortress.
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27 million French electronics giant’s customer records leaked online
A massive data leak has allegedly exposed over 27 million records tied to French electronics giant Boulanger, handed out for free on a hacking forum, no ransom required.
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Former CISA head slams Trump for 'dangerously degrading' US cyber defenses
Jen Easterly, former Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), had choice words for US President Donald Trump on Friday, slamming the two-term President for purging top cyber officials and putting the nation's digital defenses at risk.
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Major AI vulnerability discovered: single prompt grants researchers complete control
Any major large language model (LLM) can be tricked into generating dangerous or malicious content with just one simple universal prompt, research by HiddenLayer reveals.
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Microsoft Defender misfire leads to users posting over 1,700 sensitive documents online
More than 1,700 sensitive documents were inadvertently shared publicly via ANY.RUN after Microsoft Defender mistakenly identified legitimate Adobe Acrobat Cloud links as malicious.
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You googled about Pope, hackers got your password
While the world is mourning, cybercriminals are cashing in on the death of Pope Francis, turning grief into clicks, scams, and stolen data.
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Darcula is now AI-enabled, draining the life from victims everywhere
Darcula, the phishing-as-a-service platform, is now AI-enabled, making it easier for threat actors to harvest credentials anywhere in the world.
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Why hack when you can snatch: hackers stealing laptops to gain initial access
Stealing a laptop might be easier than bypassing a firewall. According to a new study by Kensington, 76% of IT decision makers had to deal with device theft in the past two years, and a third of thefts have resulted in legal or regulatory consequences due to compromised data.
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Pro-Russian hackers NoName hit Germany with DDoS Attacks
Politically motivated pro-Russian hackers Noname057(16) are ramping up distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks against German organizations, disrupting the websites of banks, manufacturers, and other companies.
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WhatsApp introduces Advanced Chat Privacy to protect your chats
WhatsApp has launched a new feature called Advanced Chat Privacy. This new setting helps prevent others from taking content outside of WhatsApp, and is useful for those who require extra discretion.
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