According to researchers, the rise could be blamed on everything from missed financial benchmarks, to the conflict in Ukraine
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Chinese Hackers Breach “Western Governments” in an Effort to Spy on them
The attacks went undetected for just over a month, and the hackers no longer have access to the accounts
Russian Hacker Arrested in U.S. with Ties to LockBit Ransomware
The Russian hacker is facing up to 25 years in prison across all charges
Clop Ransomware Gang Lists First Round of Victims in Recent Attacks
Rather than a typical demand, the ransomware gang took an unusual approach to collect their ransomware payment.
Gmail Verification System hit by Scammers – How to Avoid Falling Victim
Google initially denied the vulnerability, but has since backtracked and is working on a fix
WordPress Plugin Allows Hackers to Steal Data
The exploit allows someone to steal information and perform actions as the user.
Hackers Getting Hacked: Over $130 Million in Potential Attacks Thwarted by FBI
The FBI was able to access over 300 decryptions keys, allowing would-be victims to avoid disaster
What is LockBit Ransomware – and How to Protect Against It
The ransomware operation known as LockBit is reportedly responsible for 40% of all ransomware attacks. But how do they do it?
California’s Mission to Digitize Car Plates Resulted in them getting Hacked
A security researcher was able to obtain “full super administrative access” - which if accomplished by criminals - could’ve meant much worse
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[UPDATE] LastPass Reveals that your Passwords aren’t so Safe After All
Initially, LastPass said all password data was safe. That is no longer the case.
LastPass was Hacked, but your Passwords are Safe
A breach in August that did not compromise personal data set the stage for private information to be obtained in this most recent attack
Hackers are Typosquatting – and it’s Way more Malicious than it Sounds
Typosquatting attacks are increasing in frequency, hoping to prey on your mistakes
Google Discovers Iranian Hacking Tool that Steals Data from Email Accounts
The tool, which steals user data, also deletes a warning email from Google notifying the user of a suspicious login.
UPDATE: SolarWinds Supply Chain Attack to Blame for FireEye Breach
The attack deployed a malware-laced update for SolarWinds’ Orion software that infected the networks of U.S. government agencies and corporations
Threat Actors are exploiting the Coronavirus Pandemic
Hackers take advantage of just about any situation, and the Coronavirus pandemic is no different.