MacStealer: a new threat to macOS users that can steal passwords from iCloud Keychain
Mac users should pay attention to a new threat that is targeting their devices. Security researchers have discovered a new malware named MacStealer, and it can steal passwords and other sensitive data from the iCloud Keychain and web browsers. Read: An open-source bug caused a payment data leak on ChatGPT What is MacStealer? MacStealer is […]
An open-source bug caused a payment data leak on ChatGPT
Users of ChatGPT, the popular chatbot service powered by OpenAI’s language model, might want to check their accounts for any suspicious activity due to an open-source bug. A recent data breach has exposed the personal and payment information of some ChatGPT Plus subscribers, as well as their conversation histories with the chatbot. Read: How to […]
City of Toronto hit by ransomware attack, data leak by Clop gang
The City of Toronto has become the latest victim of a cyberattack by the Clop ransomware group, which has been exploiting a vulnerability in a file transfer tool used by many organizations. The city confirmed that some of its data was accessed by unauthorized parties through a third-party vendor on March 20, 2023. Clop ransomware […]
How to Protect Your Gmail Account from North Korean Hackers
Anyone using Gmail as their primary email service may risk having messages stolen by North Korean hackers. According to a joint cybersecurity advisory from Germany and South Korea, a hacking group known as Kimsuky has been using malicious Chrome extensions to spy on the Gmail account of diplomats, journalists, government agencies, university professors, and politicians. […]
Healthcare provider ILS suffered a data breach affecting 4.2 million people
Healthcare provider ILS (Independent Living Systems), a Miami-based healthcare administration and managed care solutions services, suffered a data breach that exposed the personal information of 4.2 million individuals. Read: The impact of a year-long cyberattack on LA Housing Authority According to a statement issued by the company, an unauthorized actor obtained access to certain systems […]
The impact of a year-long cyberattack on LA Housing Authority
The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) has revealed that it suffered a data breach following a ransomware attack on December 31, 2022. The public housing agency, which provides affordable housing to low-income families in LA, said that unauthorized actors accessed its network and endpoints between January 15 and December 31 of […]
GitHub steps up security for active developers – 2FA requirement coming soon
GitHub, the world’s largest cloud-based provider of software development tools and services, announced that it will soon make two-factor authentication (2FA) mandatory for active developers. Starting next week, any developer who wants to access their account at GitHub must set up 2FA to continue using the service. Read: The FBI is investigating a data breach […]
The FBI is investigating a data breach affecting House Representatives and staff
The news that the FBI is investigating a data breach impacting the US House members and staff have been making headlines recently. The breach was on the DC Health Link’s servers, the organization that administers the health care plans of the US House members, their staff, and their families. Read all the details in the […]
WH Smith Suffers Major Data Breach
Recently surfaced that British retailer, WH Smith, has suffered a data breach that exposed information belonging to current and former employees. It operates 1,700 locations across the United Kingdom and employs over 12,500 people, reporting a revenue of $1.67 billion in 2022. Know the details in the following lines. Read: The U.S. Marshals Service Investigates […]
The U.S. Marshals Service Investigates Ransomware Attack
The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), a bureau within the Justice Department, recently revealed that it is investigating a ransomware attack that affected “a stand-alone USMS system.” The USMS is responsible for apprehending fugitives, protecting federal judges, assuring the safety of government witnesses and their families, and managing seized assets. They said the attack occurred on […]