Fraudulent AI Chrome extensions reveal passwords and data of 300,000 users
It can often feel comfortable to browse the web, especially when you’re adding tools that seem like they’ll enhance your experience. Yet, security experts have revealed a troubling campaign where over 300,000 users installed a Chrome extension that pretended to be an AI assistant. Instead of offering help, these impostors covertly gathered sensitive data—think emails, […]
149 million passwords revealed in database discovered by Jeremiah Fowler
This year hasn’t started off well for password security. A massive database with around 149 million stolen logins and passwords has been found publicly available online. The database includes credentials tied to roughly 48 million Gmail accounts, alongside millions more from various other popular platforms. Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity researcher who stumbled upon this trove, […]
Malware named GlassWorm takes users’ crypto wallet information and passwords.
Malicious Mac Extensions Exploiting User Trust Mac users often believe their devices are more secure, especially when they source apps from trusted platforms. This perception is something attackers actively seek to exploit. Recently, security experts have uncovered a new malicious Mac extension capable of spying on users, stealing cryptocurrency wallet information, passwords, and even keychain […]
This innovative Bitcoin and crypto wallet analyzes your blood vessels and doesn’t require any passwords.
Simply put G-Knot is a new hardware wallet that employs unique finger vein biometrics for accessing cryptocurrency assets. The goal is to outperform rivals like Ledger and Trezor by offering better security and an appealing design. Sales for the “Founder’s Edition” wallet commence today at $299, with shipments scheduled for January. If you hold cryptocurrency […]
A guide to using passkeys instead of passwords on your Mac for improved security
Your Mac contains more than just files; it’s a repository for personal information, payment data, messages, and online accounts. Keeping that information safe starts with how you log in. For a long time, passwords have been the method of choice for account security, but they also come with significant vulnerabilities. They can be guessed, stolen, […]
Huge leak reveals 183 million stolen email passwords from malicious software
A significant online security breach has led to the exposure of over 183 million email passwords, amassed through years of malware infections, phishing attempts, and prior data leaks. Cybersecurity experts are calling this one of the biggest collections of stolen login information ever found. Security researcher Troy Hunt, who manages the site Have I Been […]
183 million email passwords revealed in data breach, including many Gmail accounts – find out how to check if yours is secure.
Massive Breach Exposes Millions of Email Passwords Recently, a significant security breach has led to the exposure of over 183 million email passwords, with a substantial number linked to Gmail accounts. Cybersecurity analysts are describing it as one of the most extensive credential dumps ever found. Troy Hunt, an Australian security researcher and owner of […]
Google advises 2.5 billion Gmail users to change their passwords after hackers achieve successful breaches.
Google Warns Gmail Users to Update Passwords Google has alerted its vast network of 2.5 billion Gmail users to change their passwords and enhance their account security, citing a rise in successful hacking attempts. In its advice, the company stressed the importance of being vigilant about unusual account activity and recommended adding extra security layers, […]
Clorox lawsuit claims hackers obtained passwords just by requesting them
Clorox Sues IT Providers Over 2023 Cyberattack On Tuesday, Clorox announced it has filed a lawsuit against information technology providers, claiming they knew about the severe cyberattack in 2023. The crux of the issue seems to lie in how hackers managed to breach the system by merely requesting employees’ passwords from the tech staff. In […]
16 billion passwords exposed in a breach impacting Google, Apple, and Facebook
Your personal information is collected by nearly every website or app you encounter. Nowadays, data is considered more valuable than oil, making it a hot commodity. Your shopping habits, browsing history, and even your personal details like phone numbers and emails are stored. But it’s worth noting that this information is not necessarily secure. If […]