December 16 Password manager fined after major data breach LastPass faces $1.6 million fine from U.K. regulators after 2022 data breach exposed 1.6 million users. Password manager failed proper security controls.
December 15 Petco confirms major data breach involving customer data Petco disclosed a data breach exposing customer Social Security numbers, financial account details, and driver's license information due to a software error.
December 14 Smart home hacking fears: What’s real and what’s hype Smart home hacking fears overblown? Expert reveals real cybersecurity risks and simple protection tips to keep your connected devices safe from hackers.
December 13 Fake Windows update pushes malware in new ClickFix attack The ClickFix campaign disguises malware as legitimate Windows updates, using steganography to hide shellcode in PNG files and bypass security detection systems.
December 11 Malicious browser extensions hit 4.3M users Malicious Chrome and Edge extensions collected browsing history, keystrokes and personal data from millions of users before Google and Microsoft removed them.
December 8 Why scammers open bank accounts in your name Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.
December 7 Harvard hit by new breach after phone phishing attack A phone phishing attack compromised Harvard's alumni and donor database, marking the second security incident at the university in recent months.
December 5 FBI warns email users as holiday scams surge Holiday email scams, including non-delivery fraud and gift card schemes, spike in November and December, costing victims hundreds of millions, the FBI says.
December 4 How 3.5B WhatsApp numbers were scraped and exposed Researchers exploited WhatsApp's API vulnerability to scrape 3.5 billion phone numbers. Learn how this massive data breach happened and protect yourself.
December 2 House Democrats and Republicans quietly discuss expanding personal security measures for lawmakers Bipartisan lawmakers explore expanded security protections for Congress members, discussing dedicated staff positions and enhanced safety measures.