A November 12 cyberattack on fintech firm SitusAMC has major US banks investigating potential mortgage and loan data exposure. The company confirmed internal corporate data was stolen, while customer information impact remains under investigation. Federal authorities including the FBI are now involv
Surfshark’s new Multi IP feature lets users assign different IP addresses to each website and app within the same VPN session. This makes it significantly harder for data brokers and advertisers to build profiles of your online behavior. The feature builds on the company’s Nexus infrastructure to ro
A Wired investigation exposes how US Border Patrol uses hidden license plate readers to track American drivers hundreds of miles from borders. Meanwhile, Microsoft battles record DDoS attacks and the FBI surveils encrypted Signal groups.
Companies are discovering that email behavior patterns provide powerful fraud detection signals. New email addresses show dramatically higher fraud rates than established ones. This approach could revolutionize identity verification economics.
Ekco is making a major investment in Ireland with a new Dublin headquarters and security operations center. The expansion comes after the company made seven acquisitions over the past two years and is targeting significant revenue growth. The move positions Dublin as a key hub in Ekco’s global cyber
The SEC has dropped its lawsuit against SolarWinds and CISO Timothy Brown over the 2020 SUNBURST attack. The case had sparked concerns about regulator overreach targeting security professionals. SolarWinds called the dismissal a “welcome vindication.”
A Chinese state-aligned hacking group has been quietly hijacking software updates by compromising network routers for over five years. The group targets popular Chinese applications including Sogou Pinyin, Baidu Netdisk, and WPS Office to deliver custom backdoors. Despite operating since at least 20
Kaspersky is launching a desktop-focused Linux antivirus product, marking a significant departure from the Linux ecosystem’s usual open-source security tools. The move raises concerns about geopolitical influence, data privacy, and whether this Windows-style approach belongs in the Linux world at al
Google is expanding its AI-powered scam protection to India, but the rollout faces significant limitations. The on-device detection only works on Pixel 9 devices and only for English speakers, while screen-sharing alerts are limited to three financial apps initially.
New research from Gartner reveals that shadow AI usage is exploding in workplaces, with 69% of cybersecurity leaders suspecting employees are using unauthorized tools. The consequences could be severe, including IP loss, data exposure, and compliance nightmares. Companies need to act now before this
