On Friday, American insurance giant Aflac disclosed that its systems were breached in a broader campaign targeting insurance companies across the United States by attackers who may have stolen personal and health information. […]
Can users reset their own passwords without sacrificing security?
Self-service password resets (SSPR) reduce helpdesk strain—but without strong security, they can open the door to attackers. Learn why phishing-resistant MFA, context-aware verification, and risk-based detection are critical to secure SSPR implementation. […]
In Other News: Viasat Hacked by China, Washington Post Cyberattack, Crowhammer
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: China’s Salt Typhoon targeted Viasat, Washington Post emails compromised in hack, Rowhammer attack named Crowhammer.
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Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update for security boost
Microsoft has announced plans to periodically remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update catalog to mitigate security and compatibility risks. […]
Record-Breaking 7.3 Tbps DDoS Attack Targets Hosting Provider
Cloudflare has blocked yet another record-breaking DDoS attack, which delivered the equivalent of 9,000 HD movies in just 45 seconds.
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Iran’s State TV Hijacked Mid-Broadcast Amid Geopolitical Tensions; $90M Stolen in Crypto Heist
Iran’s state-owned TV broadcaster was hacked Wednesday night to interrupt regular programming and air videos calling for street protests against the Iranian government, according to multiple reports.
It’s currently not known who is behind the attack, although Iran pointed fingers at Israel, per Iran International.
“If you experience disruptions or irrelevant messages while watching various TV
It’s currently not known who is behind the attack, although Iran pointed fingers at Israel, per Iran International.
“If you experience disruptions or irrelevant messages while watching various TV
Godfather Android Trojan Creates Sandbox on Infected Devices
The Godfather Android trojan uses on-device virtualization to hijack legitimate applications and steal users’ funds.
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Motors Theme Vulnerability Exploited to Hack WordPress Websites
Threat actors are exploiting a critical-severity vulnerability in Motors theme for WordPress to change arbitrary user passwords.
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FreeType Zero-Day Found by Meta Exploited in Paragon Spyware Attacks
WhatsApp told SecurityWeek that it linked the exploited FreeType vulnerability CVE-2025-27363 to a Paragon exploit.
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6 Steps to 24/7 In-House SOC Success
Hackers never sleep, so why should enterprise defenses? Threat actors prefer to target businesses during off-hours. That’s when they can count on fewer security personnel monitoring systems, delaying response and remediation.
When retail giant Marks & Spencer experienced a security event over Easter weekend, they were forced to shut down their online operations, which account for
When retail giant Marks & Spencer experienced a security event over Easter weekend, they were forced to shut down their online operations, which account for