New Threat: Browser-Native Ransomware Emerges as the Latest Cybersecurity Challenge Palo Alto, USA, March 28th, 2025 — A significant shift in the landscape of cyber threats has been identified with the rise of browser-native ransomware, an emerging tactic that could pose serious risks for organizations. Cybersecurity experts from SquareX have…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Bug Bounty Program Maximum Payout Increased From $20,000 to $100,000 Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • March 27, 2025 OpenAI’s bug bounty initiative offers payouts ranging from $20,000 to $100,000. (Image: Shutterstock) OpenAI has launched a comprehensive cybersecurity initiative designed to bolster…
Massive Data Exposure at Vroom by YouX Highlights Cybersecurity Concerns Cybersecurity analyst Jeremiah Fowler has uncovered a significant data exposure involving an unprotected Amazon S3 database linked to the Australian fintech company Vroom by YouX, formerly known as Drive IQ. The exposed database contained approximately 27,000 records, including sensitive personal…
SignalGate has emerged as a significant controversy within the early months of the Trump administration, revealing vulnerabilities in communication security at the highest levels of government. The situation unfolded when members of the administration inadvertently included The Atlantic’s editor in chief in an encrypted group chat on the Signal messaging…
In a groundbreaking development, a cybersecurity team has successfully breached the network of a ransomware group, leveraging a security flaw to gather vital intelligence for law enforcement. This unprecedented operation has provided insights into the activities of the BlackLock ransomware gang, equipping authorities with the necessary information to mitigate potential…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Government, Industry Specific State and Local Election Offices Confront Rising Cyber Threats Amid Federal Budget Cuts Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • March 27, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent federal budget cuts allocated to U.S. cybersecurity initiatives have significantly heightened the vulnerability of state and local election offices to increasing…
Data Breach at Lee University: Unauthorized Access to Sensitive Information On March 25, 2025, Lee University reported a data breach to the Attorney General of New Hampshire after discovering that an unauthorized entity had accessed sensitive information provided to the institution. This breach compromised the personal data of numerous individuals,…
Venmo has yet to respond to WIRED’s inquiries regarding recent privacy concerns expressed in connection with user accounts belonging to individuals including members of the intelligence community. Erin Mackey, a spokesperson for Venmo, stated, “We take our customers’ privacy seriously, which is why we allow users to customize their privacy…
The recent surge in cyber threats has reignited discussions around the preparedness of Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and their effectiveness in safeguarding sensitive data. Consider a troubling scenario: a threat report detailing tactics aimed at a specific industry emerges. The SOC promptly investigates using the recommended tactics, techniques, and procedures…
