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Google’s Ongoing Battle Against Bad Apps and Bad Actors in 2022
Google Play Protect, Google’s comprehensive security solution, continues to safeguard billions of Android devices and users by scanning billions of installed apps daily, protecting against threats like malware and unwanted software. In 2022, Google made significant strides in maintaining the safety of Google Play, preventing the publication of 1.43 million policy-violating apps, combating malicious developers…
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How AI Technology Enables Scammers to Manipulate Family Emergency Schemes
Artificial intelligence (AI) has transitioned from a concept in science fiction to a reality in our everyday lives. It has become increasingly sophisticated, allowing scammers to exploit this technology for nefarious purposes. One prevalent scam that has emerged is voice cloning, where scammers use AI to clone the voice of a loved one and deceive…
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Google Takes Legal Action Against CryptBot Malware Distributors in Fight Against Cybercriminal Ecosystems
Strengthening Cybersecurity Defenses: Google’s Determined Stand Against CryptBot Malware Distributors Google, a global technology powerhouse, maintains an unwavering commitment to holding cybercriminal ecosystems accountable. Building on previous successes, Google has recently launched a significant offensive in its ongoing battle against cybercriminals. Unveiled through a civil action unsealed by a federal judge in the Southern District…
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Cybersecurity Breach at Yum! Brands
Fast food giant Yum! Brands, the parent company of well-known chains including KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, has issued data breach notification letters to an undisclosed number of individuals whose personal information was compromised in a ransomware attack that took place on January 13, 2023. The company is now providing updated information after its…
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WASM Vulnerability in Trust Wallet Leads to $170,000 Loss
Trust Wallet, a leading cryptocurrency wallet provider, has publicly disclosed details regarding a WebAssembly (WASM) vulnerability that affected its open-source library, Wallet Core. The vulnerability, which specifically impacted wallets created in Trust Wallet’s Browser Extension between November 14 and 23, 2022, was detected and patched within one day of its discovery in November 2022. The…
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American Bar Association (ABA) Falls Victim to Cyber Attack
The American Bar Association (ABA), the largest association of lawyers and legal professionals globally, has fallen victim to a cyber attack. The attack resulted in the compromise of the organization’s network, giving hackers access to older login credentials for 1,466,000 members. According to a statement from the ABA, the organization detected “unusual activity” on its…
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Data Security Incident at Shields Health Care Group
Shields Health Care Group, Inc. (“Shields”), a provider of management and imaging services for health care facilities, has issued a public notice regarding a data security incident that may have impacted individuals’ private information. According to the notice, Shields detected suspicious activity on March 28, 2022, which prompted an immediate investigation into the matter. The…
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Point32Health Warns Members of Ransomware Attack Affecting Customer Service Systems
Parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan identifies cybersecurity incident; some systems taken offline to contain the threat Point32Health, the corporate parent of Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Tufts Health Plan, announced on Wednesday that a cybersecurity ransomware incident is affecting systems used for servicing customers, accounts, brokers, and providers. The…
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NationsBenefits Holdings, LLC Discloses Security Breach Impacting New Hampshire Residents and Involving Third-Party Vendor, Fortra
Over 7,000 residents affected by the breach; the company offers complimentary identity protection services NationsBenefits Holdings, LLC, a leading provider of supplemental benefits and member engagement solutions, announced that it was the victim of a security breach that impacted New Hampshire residents. The breach, which occurred on January 30, 2023, was due to a zero-day…
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Data Breach at Washington D.C. Health Insurance Exchange
The data breach that recently impacted Washington D.C.’s health insurance exchange was the result of human error, as stated by Mila Kofman, the Executive Director of the District of Columbia Health Benefit Exchange Authority. The breach was identified in early March and led to the exposure of sensitive personal information belonging to 56,415 individuals, encompassing…
