Zero Day

JUNE 20, 2025

Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Close Home Tech Security Heard about the 16 billion passwords leak? Here's how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews.

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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

Those codes are supposed to serve as two-factor authentication to confirm our identity and prevent scammers from accessing our accounts through a password alone. New reports from both Bloomberg and collaborative investigative newsroom Lighthouse Reports shed light on how and why text-based codes can put people at risk.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

And 2025 will be no different, as increasingly sophisticated online hackers seek to take advantage of Valentine's themed email traffic, social media advertisements, or marketing campaigns, and exploit heightened emotions and a desire to connect. Using strong, unique passwords for dating apps and online stores is also a good idea."

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 20, 2025

the vulnerability enables unauthenticated attackers to reset any user’s password, including administrators, resulting in full site takeover. The flaw lies in how the Motors theme handles the “Login Register” widget, which includes a password reset function. user_id=1&hash_check=%25C0 POST /reset-password?user_id=1&hash_check=%C0

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 17, 2025

The findings reveal that the public approaches cybersecurity as a patchwork quilt, implementing some best practices while forgoing others, and engaging in a few behaviors that carry significant risk online. If enough victims unwittingly send their passwords, cyber thieves could bundle the login credentials for sale on the dark web.

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Zero Day

JULY 12, 2025

While the fire risk is a bit lower with fridges, an extension cord could still cause the fridge to modulate its power and malfunction. But that requires a lot of heat, and larger models can consume as much as 2,000 watts -- this poses a considerable fire risk when plugged into even a 14-gauge cord. The same applies to power strips.  To

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Digital Shadows

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

At first glance, BlackLocks advertisements on ransomware forums may seem similar to other big players, boasting multi-platform support and advanced encryption. Our analysts work closely with customer teams to contain threats and provide tailored risk mitigation strategiesensuring businesses can recover quickly and effectively.

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SecureList

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Attacks on macOS Password stealers were the third quarter’s most noteworthy findings associated with attacks on macOS users. For example, AdWare.OSX.Angent.ap (9%) adds advertising links as browser bookmarks without the user’s knowledge. 2 Tajikistan 1.63 3 Kazakhstan 1.34 4 Ethiopia 1.30 5 Uzbekistan 1.20 6 Belarus 1.20

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Malwarebytes

MARCH 20, 2025

This blog post was co-authored with Elie Berreby, Senior SEO Strategist Criminals are highly interested in online marketing and advertising tools that they can leverage as part of their ongoing malware campaigns. We observed this transition with a malicious ad for Google Ads that oddly enough redirected to a fraudulent login page for Semrush.

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Malwarebytes

APRIL 3, 2025

Combined with other known phishing techniques, QR codes provide criminals with a potent tool for collecting usernames and passwords, distributing malware, and other malicious activities. Personal email addresses would see generic advertising, but corporate email addresses would be prompted to log in with their Microsoft account.

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Zero Day

JUNE 27, 2025

That attack was foiled by Project Shield , a free Google service for organizations at risk from massive DDoS attacks. Also: Were 16 billion passwords from Apple, Google, and Facebook leaked? While 37.4

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SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2025

Together, the two series illustrate a clear positive correlation between incident frequency and monetary loss, underscoring the growing risk and economic burden posed by AI‑driven fraud schemes. Similarly, the CEO of advertising giant WPP was targeted via a deepfake voice message on WhatsApp. In 2025, numerous U.S.

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Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The latest, major threats to Mac computers can steal passwords and credit card details with delicate precision, targeting victims across the internet based on their device, location, and operating system. On these websites, cybercriminals advertise a piece of high-demand software and trick users into a download.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 25, 2025

Genetic data isn't like passwords or credit cardsyou can't reset your DNA." "The The real risk: corporate collapse For Casey Ellis, founder of Bugcrowd, this isn't just a security storyit's a structural vulnerability in the digital age. DNA is a password the user cannot changeand once it's out, it stays out." What happens now?

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SecureList

JUNE 25, 2025

These programs are designed to display advertisements on infected computers or substitute a promotional website for the default search engine in a browser. Security tips SMBs can reduce risks and ensure business continuity by investing in comprehensive cybersecurity solutions and increasing employee awareness.

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Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2025

Beside stealing usernames, passwords and circumventing two factor authentication, we identified malicious code capable of performing additional nefarious actions unbeknownst to the victim. In that same report, the FBI advises consumers to check the URL to make sure the site is authentic before clicking on an advertisement. datedeath[.]com

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Digital Shadows

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Together, these factors magnify any existing vulnerabilities, transforming manageable risks into significant threats during the M&A period. We’ll also provide actionable recommendations so you can proactively defend against these heightened risks and ensure a more secure and successful integration.

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Penetration Testing

JUNE 28, 2025

However, since the majority of platforms require the use of SMS-based one-time password (OTP) verification, it may easily become a pesky hurdle. Understanding OTPs: Why They’re Both Useful and Limiting One-time passwords (OTPs) are codes sent through email or SMS that are small and time-sensitive and are used to identify you.

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Security Through Education

JUNE 2, 2025

It’s Happening Now Heres how these scams are making the rounds: In emails: You might get a message that looks like its from IT, your bank, or even HR, asking you to scan a QR code to reset a password, see a document, or verify your identity. Written by Josten Pea Human Risk Analyst, Social-Engineer, LLC

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Digital Shadows

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

We saw a 6% increase in impersonating domain digital risk protection alerts, highlighting the ongoing reliance on simple techniques to capture credentials and data. Ransomware attacks, in particular, pose a significant risk, though some sectors and regions are more vulnerable than others.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 27, 2025

Wholesalers and so-called fraud shops clean and index those records, advertising credit card dumps or "fullz" (full identity packages) on dozens of multilingual darknet markets. Start with continuous, scenario-based risk assessments that blend automated scanning with human-led penetration testing. Europol and the U.S.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Temu ads offer discounted PS5s Scrolling through Facebook, we were presented with a couple of posts advertising discounted PS5s. Even if you take the risk and buy a knock off product (which we think is a bad idea), you have no guarantee of receiving the merchandise, and definitely no buyer protection. Quit overspending on PS5!

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

APRIL 7, 2025

What was once protected behind secure walls is now out in the wild, widening the attack surface and opening up new risks. AI-powered social engineering makes scams more convincing, while stolen passwords enable criminals to log into corporate networks and move laterally unnoticed. Its not just personal and corporate identities.

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Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

GB container (an Amazon S3 bucket ) did not have password-protection, and the data was left unencrypted, so anybody who stumbled on them could read the files. But with all the combined information about a person, it paints a very complete picture that insurance companies, advertisers, and even cybercriminals can use to their advantage.

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Adam Shostack

JANUARY 2, 2025

A group led by Gadi Evron released Generative AI and ChatGPT Enterprise Risks. OpenAI released a GPT-4 System Card , an extended writeup of its safety and security risks. Their first example is fascinating: the code hardcodes a password, and they say its safe to ignore. I contributed. include Jeff Goldberg meme.)

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WIRED Threat Level

JULY 3, 2025

If a person refuses to hand over their password, US citizens can remain in custody temporarily , but can’t be denied entry. If border patrol officers have the password to someone’s phone, they can conduct a “basic search” and manually scroll through the phone on the spot. It’s not without risks. All rights reserved.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 19, 2025

Friction points persisted across industries: Intrusive advertising (71% frustration in 2024) and password resets (31% abandonment in 2025) remained top irritants. For insurers, sovereign cloud adoption could mitigate risks of cross-border data disputes. In 2025, 41% of remote workers found login processes overly complex (vs.

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Zero Day

JUNE 17, 2025

  Of course, as with any new technology, implementing MCP involves risks and safety best practices. Privacy Policy | | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use ChatGPT Enterprise, Edu, and Team users can also publish the connector to their larger workspaces, where it can function as a knowledge source in Deep Research.

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Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

"But for those who only know a single programming language and rely solely on surface-level skills, AI is a serious risk. " Featured Were 16 billion passwords from Apple, Google, and Facebook leaked? When you lack a solid foundation, adapting, learning quickly, and keeping up becomes incredibly difficult."

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Zero Day

JUNE 11, 2025

Bray said Gen AI and cybersecurity require "red-teaming" approaches, with leaders focused on how Gen AI might be exploited as a cybersecurity risk rather than waiting for vulnerabilities to be exposed. Building influence across organizations Melody Wilding brought a crucial human dimension to the discussion.

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Zero Day

JULY 1, 2025

Also:  My 5 go-to Linux commands for troubleshooting - and how I use them And, at the risk of repeating myself, you'll have a story to tell when you're done. Privacy Policy | | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use Being able to fix something is often a more valuable skill than setting it up in the first place.

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Zero Day

JUNE 26, 2025

That poses security risks for corporations, the group advises. Privacy Policy | | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use Over half of those employees said they resorted to bypassing corporate restrictions to use other AI tools "when corporate solutions fall short," and as many as 62% of Gen Z employees said they did so.

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Zero Day

JULY 17, 2025

But we're at risk of losing this ability. Why that matters As AI agents get better at autonomous tasks -- and better at deceiving -- they've become equally opaque, obscuring the potential risks of their capabilities. Those risks are much easier to control if developers can interpret how an AI system is making decisions.

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Zero Day

JULY 24, 2025

The AI Action Plan codifies that suspicion by proposing to remove "references to misinformation, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and climate change" from the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF). Privacy Policy | | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use All rights reserved.

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Zero Day

JUNE 30, 2025

If you have one, Anker says to stop using it immediately, even if it looks fine, because there's a risk of overheating, melting, smoke, or catching fire. Featured Were 16 billion passwords from Apple, Google, and Facebook leaked?

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Zero Day

JUNE 19, 2025

"Otherwise, we risk using AI to accelerate a broken system." Privacy Policy | | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use And that may take time and patience. "AI offers a way out of the mire, especially if paired with a reimagined rhythm of work," Microsoft said in its report. All rights reserved.

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Malwarebytes

JUNE 17, 2025

Due to its size, Reddit has evolved into a major digital platform for both advertising and AI-powered data analysis. Last year, Reddit launched AI-powered advertising such as an ads inspiration library, AI copywriter, and image auto-cropper to help small businesses create more effective, platform-specific ads.

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