Zero Day

JUNE 6, 2025

Also: Massive data breach exposes 184 million passwords for Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and more Individually, any one of those pieces of data can be exploited by the wrong people. The records are being linked to the same ones compromised by cybercriminals in a data breach that AT&T announced in July of 2024.

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SecureList

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Quarterly figures In Q2 2024: Kaspersky solutions blocked over 664 million attacks from various internet sources. The web antivirus reacted to 113.5 The file antivirus blocked over 27 million malicious and unwanted objects. In Q2 2024, the Play group was the most active, publishing data on 12% of all new ransomware victims.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 7, 2024

” In June 2024, Parubets reported to First Department that during a 15-day administrative detention authorities confiscated his Android device. Parubets disclosed that his apartment was searched, and he was beaten to force him to reveal his device password.

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key Points Phishing incidents rose during the reporting period (August 1 to October 31, 2024), accounting for 46% of all customer incidents. Top Techniques: A Closer Look Phishing Techniques: The Evergreen Threat in Cybersecurity Initial access methods were the most common MITRE ATT&CK techniques between May and July 2024.

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Identity IQ

JULY 8, 2024

RockYou2024: Nearly 10 Billion Passwords Exposed in Data Leak IdentityIQ In a cybersecurity incident that has sent shockwaves through the online community, nearly 10 billion unique passwords have been exposed in the “RockYou2024” data breach. billion passwords. .” billion passwords. The additional 1.5

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Heimadal Security

JUNE 14, 2024

Once upon a time, keeping your IT environment secure largely required passwords, firewalls, and antivirus.

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Webroot

APRIL 22, 2025

In 2024, more than 1.3 In 2024, there were 14 data breaches involving 1 million or more healthcare records. In 2024, mortgage lender LoanDepot was the victim of a cyberattack that compromised the information of more than 16 million individuals. billion people received notices that their information was exposed in a data breach.

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Webroot

MAY 6, 2024

As we navigate through 2024, the cyber threat landscape continues to evolve, bringing new challenges for both businesses and individual consumers. Keep all devices updated with the latest security patches, and use reputable antivirus solutions that can block suspicious downloads and identify malicious software.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 3, 2024

We’ll explore key findings from the 2024 Generative AI Consumer Trends and Privacy Survey and examine how these results are shaping the future of generative AI. Interestingly, while many people have taken steps to protect their personal data—such as using VPNs, password managers, and antivirus software—workplace privacy protection is lagging.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Introduction In August 2024, our team identified a new crimeware bundle, which we named “SteelFox” Delivered via sophisticated execution chains including shellcoding, this threat abuses Windows services and drivers. com/2024/05/06/tools-1 hxxps://squarecircle[.]ru/Intelij/jetbrains-activator.exe SteelFox.gen , Trojan.Win64.SteelFox.*.

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

ClickFix campaigns represent a new wave of phishing tactics that emerged in May 2024, aimed at exploiting users of popular software applications. Options like waiting rooms and password-protected meetings can help prevent unauthorized access. What Are ClickFix Campaigns?

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eSecurity Planet

MAY 2, 2024

Most organizations express confidence in their current status and budgets, but also expect to experience at least one data breach in 2024. Compromised Credentials Compromised identities from phishing, info stealers, keyloggers, and bad password habits provide the entry point for most ransomware attacks and data breaches.

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SecureList

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction Since mid-2024, we’ve observed a malicious Android campaign leveraging wedding invitations as a lure to social-engineer victims into installing a malicious Android app (APK), which we have named “Tria Stealer” after unique strings found in campaign samples.

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Krebs on Security

APRIL 3, 2024

In January 2024, The Manipulaters pleaded with this author to unpublish previous stories about their work, claiming the group had turned over a new leaf and gone legitimate. 14, 2024, KrebsOnSecurity heard from the same bluebtcus@gmail.com address, apropos of nothing. Why you destroy our lifes? We never harm anyone. Please remove it.”

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2024

An antivirus can provide peace of mind for users worried about accidentally encountering malware while scrolling online. A good antivirus can successfully detect and, in some cases, remove malware before it can seriously damage your device. per year for the first year; $109.99 in subsequent years $69.99 in subsequent years $69.99

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Webroot

APRIL 4, 2025

During the third quarter of 2024, data breaches exposed more than 422 million records worldwide. The best ways to do that are: Strong passwords : The number one way to protect your personal information is the simplest one. Make your passwords long, complex, and unique. Thats where a password manager comes in.

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Malwarebytes

JANUARY 10, 2024

Some samples from crack websites made their way to VirusTotal around that time frame, followed by a malvertising campaign we observed in January 2024. This will allow Atomic Stealer to collect passwords and other sensitive files that are typically access-restricted. It’s not just passwords that are of interest to cyber criminals.

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 24, 2025

Vulnerabilities Apples Passwords app was vulnerable to phishing attacks for nearly three months after launch 9to5Mac Mysk security researchers first discovered this vulnerability after noticing the Passwords app had connected to 130 different domains over regular (unencrypted) HTTP.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In 2024, romance scams alone led to losses tallied to $3.8 billion according to the Nasdaq 2024 Global Financial Crime Report. Webroot Secure VPN + AntiVirus offer real-time protection for your connection and devices while you are browsing the internet. Stay informed about common scams and take action to stay safe.

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Krebs on Security

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Unfortunately for us, Doug freaked out after deciding he’d been tricked — backing up his important documents, changing his passwords, and then reinstalling macOS on his computer. MacOS computers include X-Protect , Apple’s built-in antivirus technology.

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Webroot

JUNE 17, 2025

According to Mastercard, travel-related fraud in 2024 increased by 18% during the summer peak season and 28% in the winter peak season. Fraud rates in sectors associated with the early stages of trip planning increased more than 12% between 2023 and 2024. As soon as you start booking your trip, the cybercriminals start circling.

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Webroot

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Password best practices One of the best ways to keep your personal data out of the hands of hackers is also one of the simplest. Create strong passwords. Here are some tips for creating unbreakable passwords. Keep it complicated We juggle so many passwords, it’s tempting to use something easy to remember.

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eSecurity Planet

JUNE 3, 2024

May 28, 2024 Check Point VPN Zero-Day Vulnerability Requires Hotfix Type of attack: Information disclosure zero-day. The problem: Recently discovered zero-day CVE-2024-24919 affects Check Point virtual private network (VPN) products. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-23108 and has a CVSS severity rating of 10.0.

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Webroot

JUNE 2, 2022

But there are some good reasons for this trend: The global gaming market is booming—and is expected to reach $219 billion by 2024. Use a strong, unique password for every account that you have. For even more protection, explore Webroot’s SecureAnywhere Internet Security Plus antivirus solution. Avoid pirated games.

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Webroot

APRIL 11, 2025

According to the IRS, almost 300,000 cases of identity theft were reported in 2024, leading to $5.5 Scammers send messages to try to trick you into sharing sensitive information like W-2 forms, usernames, passwords, and account details. billion in tax fraud. Thats why each year, the IRS releases its list of Dirty Dozen Tax Scams.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 22, 2025

The months-long intrusion campaign, which ran from August 2024 through February 2025, targeted various institutions, including a government ministry, air traffic control, a telecom provider, and a construction firm. CredentialKatz : Focuses solely on stealing saved usernames and passwords.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

District Court claims that NPD experienced a data breach around April 2024, alleging the following: Sensitive data , such as full names, current and previous addresses (going back at least 30 years), Social Security numbers, and details about family members, including some who have been deceased for nearly two decades, were compromised.

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Hacker's King

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Cybersecurity has rapidly evolved over the past decade, and in 2024, this evolution has seen an even greater focus on securing system boot processes, particularly through Initial Program Load (IPL). Attacks such as boot kits and rootkits can infiltrate the system even before antivirus programs and other protective measures come online.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 15, 2024

You can strengthen your cybersecurity defenses by using reliable antivirus software, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and virtual private networks (VPNs). Employ robust password management techniques, two-factor authentication (2FA), and regular backups of essential data. Consider exploring virtual desktop infrastructure.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 20, 2024

After the installation, SIGN IN to your Bitdefender Central account using your username and password. Let the VPN finish installing, then SIGN IN to your Bitdefender Central account with your username and password. Enter an administrator username and password, click Install Software , and wait until the installation completes.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

18, 2024, CyberNewsWire — SpyCloud , the leader in Cybercrime Analytics, today announced new cybersecurity research highlighting the growing and alarming threat of infostealers – a type of malware designed to exfiltrate digital identity data, login credentials, and session cookies from infected devices. Austin, TX, Sept.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

used the password 225948. Constella finds the same password tied to webmaster@stairwell.ru (225948) was used by the email address 3k@xakep.ru , which Intel 471 says was registered to more than a dozen NeroWolfe accounts across just as many Russian cybercrime forums between 2011 and 2015. and admin@stairwell.ru

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 12, 2024

In addition, a 2024 report shows that the gaming industry is now worth around $455.27 In these videos, Roblox players were instructed to disable their antivirus software to ensure the smooth operation of a “PC optimizer” without encountering any issues. million daily active users makes it an attractive target for cyber attackers.

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Centraleyes

OCTOBER 3, 2024

answers at the end of the blog) This blog will delve into some of the best open-source cybersecurity tools of 2024. With these factors in mind, let’s explore some of the top open source intelligence tools used in cybersecurity in 2024 and see how they perform in the competitive security landscape. Why Open Source Cybersecurity Tools?

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IT Security Guru

MAY 20, 2024

These sessions should cover critical topics like phishing, which tricks you into giving out sensitive information, and password security to protect your data. These steps dramatically reduce the risk of unauthorised access, even if a perpetrator compromises a password.

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Webroot

MAY 28, 2025

In 2024, the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received more than 850,000 cybercrime complaints , with reported losses exceeding $10.3 Strengthen your password security Are you still using passwords like your dogs name and 123? Chances are their Roblox passwords arent as tough to hack as they should be.

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Security Boulevard

APRIL 1, 2024

Sality is known for its ability to evade detection by antivirus software through encryption and obfuscation techniques. Amadey's adaptability and ability to evade detection by traditional antivirus solutions make it a persistent threat to both individuals and organizations, capable of causing substantial financial and reputational damage.

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