The University of Hawai’i (“UH”) has disclosed that its Cancer Center was targeted in a ransomware attack, resulting in the exposure of sensitive research data, including Social Security numbers from some study participants dating back to the 1990s. According to a report filed with the state Legislature in December 2025, UH said the breach was […]
Hackers are increasingly using a new and highly deceptive technique called Browser-in-the-Browser (BitB) to steal Facebook login details, catching even the careful users off guard. According to a report by the cybersecurity firm Trellix, there has been a sharp increase in attacks using the BitB method that tricks people into handing over their Facebook usernames […]
Security researchers have discovered a stealthy new method to manipulate Google’s Gemini AI assistant by hiding malicious commands in email code that Gemini unknowingly follows. These indirect prompt injection (IPI) methods allow scammers to plant fake alerts inside AI-generated summaries, making them appear as legitimate warnings from Google itself, eventually leading users straight into phishing […]
More than 64 million McDonald’s job applicants across the United States may have had their personal information exposed after cybersecurity researchers discovered serious security vulnerabilities in McHire, the fast-food giant’s AI-powered hiring platform. Weak Credentials Unlock Admin Access Security researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry uncovered that McHire’s admin panel, used by restaurant owners to […]
Australian airline Qantas on Wednesday confirmed that personal data of 5.7 million customers was compromised in a cyberattack involving one of its call centres last week. What Happened According to Quantas, the breach that occurred last week saw a cybercriminal gaining access to a third-party customer servicing platform used by the airline’s contact centre. Although […]
The U.S. has put a price on Moscow’s cyber warriors — and it’s a big one. Washington has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on three Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officers accused of launching cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure in one of the most far-reaching cybercrime cases to date. The […]
In a jaw-dropping breach of trust and security, hackers stole an estimated $140 million (roughly R$800 million) from six Brazilian banks after bribing an IT employee for a mere $2,700. The cyberattack, which occurred on June 30, 2025, targeted C&M Software, a key intermediary that links banks to the Central Bank of Brazil and its […]
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a troubling shift in the Android malware world. Droppers — small, seemingly harmless apps that secretly fetch and install malicious software — are no longer limited to delivering powerful banking trojans. They are now being repurposed to spread much simpler threats like SMS stealers and spyware, particularly across Asia. For years, […]
A coalition of top U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies on Monday issued a stark warning: Iranian state-sponsored hackers and affiliated hacktivists are expected to ramp up cyberattacks targeting American defense systems, critical infrastructure, and industrial networks, particularly those with ties to Israel. In a joint advisory, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal […]
Allianz Life, a U.S. subsidiary of global insurer Allianz SE, has confirmed that hackers compromised the personal data of 1.1 million customers, highlighting growing risks for financial services firms that depend on third-party cloud platforms. The company, which serves 1.4 million customers in the U.S., said that the breach was discovered in July and stemmed […]