Malicious JavaScript Packages Target Developers, Elicit Concern Recent reports have surfaced concerning a series of malicious JavaScript packages uploaded to the NPM (Node Package Manager) registry, raising significant alarms within the software development community. These packages were engineered to activate…
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has uncovered a misconfigured cloud server that exposed an astonishing 184 million login credentials, likely gathered through infostealer malware. Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity expert, found an unsecured database housing over 184 million unique usernames and passwords.…
A new report highlights the considerable cybersecurity threat posed by third-party breaches to fintech companies. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Recent analysis from SecurityScorecard reveals that 41.8% of data breaches affecting prominent fintech organizations can be traced back to third-party vendors. This…
The alarming reality that sensitive data could be unintentionally exposed due to a poorly secured or misconfigured database has long been a significant privacy concern. A recent incident involving a staggering 184 million records—encompassing login credentials for major platforms such…
Active Directory, Security Operations Akamai Researchers Alert to ‘BadSuccessor’ Vulnerability in Windows Server 2025 Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • May 21, 2025 Image: Microsoft A recently identified vulnerability in Windows Server 2025 has been labeled “trivial” to exploit, potentially allowing for…
Analyzing the Recent Breach at SK Telecom: Key Takeaways and Implications SK Telecom, a leading telecommunications provider in South Korea, has recently experienced a significant data breach, raising alarms within the cybersecurity community and among business owners globally. The breach…
In recent developments surrounding Microsoft’s Recall feature, concerns have emerged regarding its potential risks to user privacy. When enabled, Recall indexes a wide array of content, including Zoom meetings, emails, personal photos, medical information, and notably, conversations on Signal. This…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Incident & Breach Response Experts Identify Interlock Ransomware Gang Behind Kettering Health Cyberattack Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • May 21, 2025 Kettering Health, which manages 14 medical centers and 120 outpatient facilities in Ohio, is…
Growing Cybersecurity Risks in Fintech Sector: Third-Party Vendor Breaches on the Rise Recent research from SecurityScorecard unveils troubling insights into data breaches affecting leading fintech companies, revealing that nearly 42% of these incidents can be traced to third-party vendors. Additionally,…
Recent revelations from cybersecurity experts indicate that operators of infostealers are increasingly leveraging stolen data not just for individual transactions but as a means to launch more widespread attacks. The compromised credentials have become valuable assets for cybercriminals, enabling unauthorized…
