Data Breaches
Security researchers have identified a persistent vulnerability in the world’s most popular messaging app that allows attackers to scrape granular user metadata, bypassing end-to-end encryption (E2EE) protections. MENLO PARK, CA — While WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption ensures that the content of a message remains private, a
Microsoft Ecosystem
A new human-operated intrusion playbook leverages cross-tenant communication to bypass traditional email security, targeting high-privilege credentials through "Helpdesk" deception. REDMOND, WA — Microsoft Threat Intelligence has issued a critical warning regarding a sophisticated surge in "Helpdesk Impersonation" attacks conducted via Microsoft Teams. The campaign,
Education Security
Matthew Lane, the hacker behind a massive intrusion into student information systems, admits to federal crimes, highlighting the fragile state of K-12 and collegiate data security. CHICAGO, IL — Matthew Lane, a 20-year-old former college student, has admitted to orchestrating one of the most expansive cyberattacks on the
National Security
In a staggering display of poor digital hygiene, nearly 800 Hungarian government email accounts — including those belonging to national security and counter-terrorism experts — were found circulating online due to the use of easily guessable passwords. BUDAPEST, HU — Ahead of Hungary's high-stakes parliamentary elections scheduled for April
Cybersecurity 101
A strong password is the first line of defense in protecting your online accounts, sensitive information, and digital identity. As cybercriminals become more advanced, weak passwords and reusing passwords across multiple accounts remain one of the biggest causes of data breaches. Using an eight character password is no longer sufficient,
Cybersecurity 101
Account takeover (ATO) is one of the fastest-growing threats in cybersecurity today. Account takeover (ATO) is a type of identity fraud where fraudsters leverage a person's existing credentials to take control of their financial, credit, email, or social media accounts. As more user accounts move online across
Data Breaches
A data breach is any security incident in which unauthorized parties access sensitive or confidential information. This guide explains what a data breach is, how breaches happen, their impact on organizations and individuals, and how to prevent and respond to them. It is intended for business leaders, IT professionals, and
Data Breaches
The decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Resolv has suspended operations following a sophisticated perimeter breach that resulted in the theft of approximately $24.5 million in Ethereum (ETH). The incident, which targeted the protocol’s off-chain administrative infrastructure, triggered an illicit minting of $80 million in uncollateralized USR stablecoins and
Identity & Access Management (IAM)
As organizations increasingly rely on digital systems, cloud platforms, and remote work environments, controlling who can access data and systems has become one of the most critical aspects of cybersecurity. Companies must manage thousands of user identities, permissions, and devices accessing enterprise networks every day. Modern enterprise networks span on-
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Meta is investigating a significant internal security incident after an autonomous AI agent bypassed identity and access management (IAM) protocols to expose sensitive corporate data to unauthorized employees. The breach, characterized by researchers as a "confused deputy" vulnerability, has prompted the social media giant to accelerate the development
Cybersecurity 101
Cloud computing has transformed how organizations store data, run applications, and scale digital infrastructure. Businesses increasingly rely on cloud services to support everything from internal collaboration tools to mission-critical applications and data storage. Rapid cloud adoption is a key factor driving new cloud security challenges, as the complexity of
Cybersecurity 101
Learn what zero trust security is, how the zero trust model works, and why organizations are adopting zero trust architecture.