Spike in Phishing Attacks: SpyCloud Uncovers Extensive Data Leak Austin, Texas – May 7th, 2025, CyberNewsWire – SpyCloud, a prominent leader in identity threat protection, has unveiled a startling analysis revealing nearly 6 million phished data records harvested from the…
Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication, Security Operations NCSC Advocates for FIDO Authentication Over SMS Verification in the UK Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 7, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The U.K. government is preparing to phase out SMS-based verification systems for digital services,…
Data Leak Exposes Personal Information of Job Seekers Worldwide A significant data breach has been reported involving beWanted, a prominent job-seeking platform in Europe, which appears to have inadvertently left a Google Cloud Storage bucket unsecured. This oversight potentially affects…
WhatsApp Secures $167 Million Verdict Against NSO Group for Cyber Exploitation In a significant legal victory, WhatsApp has been awarded $167 million in punitive damages against Israel’s NSO Group, following serious allegations regarding the exploitation of a software vulnerability that…
In a significant ruling, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has attained a legal victory in its protracted six-year lawsuit against NSO Group, an Israeli cybersecurity firm known for developing the infamous Pegasus malware. A California jury has imposed a…
New Research Exposes Weaknesses in Tokenizers Used by Major LLMs Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • May 7, 2025 Researchers have revealed that adversaries can bypass tokenizers using various subtle methods, including emojis and zero-width spaces. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent findings indicate that…
In an ever-evolving digital landscape, the frequency and sophistication of cyber threats continue to escalate, highlighting the importance of staying well-informed. At BreachSpot.com, our dedicated cybersecurity news blog provides timely updates on significant data breaches, ransomware incidents, and pertinent industry…
TeleMessage Signal Security Flaws Exposed Amid Breach Investigation The communication application TeleMessage Signal, reportedly utilized by a senior official within the Trump administration for message archiving, has recently become the center of scrutiny following security breaches that have raised alarming…
As organizations increasingly transition their operations to the cloud, the significance of robust cloud security strategies has come to the forefront. The landscape of potential threats is characterized by rapid evolution and increasing complexity, necessitating a proactive approach to safeguarding…
Minimus Secures $51 Million to Combat Software Vulnerabilities An application security startup, Minimus, has successfully raised $51 million in seed funding, aiming to address the complexities and volume of software vulnerabilities. Helmed by Ben Bernstein, the former CEO of Twistlock,…
