Major Data Breach Hits Tea: Women’s Safety Dating App Exposes User Images
Tea, a women’s safety dating app, is the recent victim of data breach. The company confirmed unauthorized access…
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Critical Security Warning: Over 200,000 WordPress Sites at Risk Due to Vulnerability in Post SMTP Plugin
A serious security flaw has been found in the popular Post SMTP plugin, putting over 200,000 WordPress websites…
NNSA Cyberattack: Chinese Hackers Exploit Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability
In yet another alarming example of government systems falling prey to cyber threats, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) — the U.S. agency responsible for maintaining the country’s nuclear weapons arsenal — was reportedly breached in a cyberattack that exploited a critical flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint document software. According to a report from Bloomberg News, […]
Microsoft Halts Chinese Engineer Involvement in Pentagon Cloud Support Amid Cybersecurity Concerns
Microsoft on Friday announced it will no longer allow engineers based in China to provide technical support for US Department of Defense (DoD) cloud systems, following concerns about foreign involvement in sensitive Pentagon systems. Security Review Sparked By Investigative Report The change was prompted after a detailed ProPublica report published earlier this week raised alarms […]
Stay Safe Online: Protect Yourself from Browser-in-the-Browser Phishing Scams
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 […]
Understanding the Ransomware Attack on the University of Hawai’i Cancer Center
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 […]
Understanding the Impact of Internet Shutdowns in Iran: A Call for Awareness
Iran’s government-imposed internet shutdown enters its second week as authorities continue their violent crackdown on protesters.
New Chinese Malware Threat: Massistant Extracts Data from Mobile Devices
Researchers warned that Chinese residents, and visitors to China, should be aware of the tool’s existence and the risks it poses.
Call of Duty cheaters complain after Activision launches new wave of mass-bans
The video game giant banned an unknown number of cheaters that were using one of the oldest-running cheats.
Critical eSIM Vulnerability Exposed: Billions of Devices at Risk – Quick Fix Implemented
Security researchers have discovered a serious vulnerability in eSIM technology that could have affected billions of devices. The…