Recent security alerts have surfaced regarding a significant vulnerability in the Microsoft Visual Studio installer, which poses risks for users by potentially enabling attackers to impersonate legitimate publishers and distribute harmful extensions. This flaw has been labeled “easily exploitable” by cybersecurity experts at Varonis. Dolev Taler, a researcher from Varonis,…
In a significant operation targeting international cybercrime, Dutch authorities have dismantled one of the largest DDoS-for-hire platforms globally, which facilitated over 4 million attacks and culminated in multiple arrests of its operators. The initiative, known as “Operation Power Off,” was spearheaded by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) in collaboration…
Vulnerability Discovered in AI-Enabled Children’s Toy Reveals Sensitive Data In a concerning incident this month, security researcher Joseph Thacker uncovered a significant vulnerability in Bondus, a line of stuffed dinosaur toys equipped with artificial intelligence chat functions aimed at children. The toy allows kids to engage in interactive conversations, functioning…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, AshleyMadison.com, a U.S.-based dating platform designed for individuals seeking extramarital relationships, has suffered a serious data breach, compromising sensitive information belonging to millions of users. The breach has raised critical concerns regarding the privacy and security of personal data on such platforms. The personal information…
Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management ACAMS Highlights Need for Enhanced Data, Architecture, and AI in Investigative Practices Jennifer Lawinski • January 29, 2026 The rise of AI and deepfakes, alongside growing geopolitical fragmentation and enhanced criminal tactics, poses new challenges for anti-financial crime professionals. (Image:…
The recent cyberattack on Manage My Health, a widely used patient records platform in New Zealand, represents one of the most significant privacy breaches in recent history for the country. Unauthorized actors gained access to sensitive medical information, including personal health data, showcasing serious vulnerabilities in fundamental healthcare systems. Shortly…
Fortinet has recently revealed a critical vulnerability affecting its FortiOS and FortiProxy platforms, identified as CVE-2023-27997, with a high CVSS score of 9.2. This flaw involves a heap-based buffer overflow in the SSL-VPN feature of these systems and could be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted…
Urgent updates are once again necessary for websites running on Drupal. This marks the third critical patch release in the span of just 30 days, following a recent notification from the Drupal team regarding a significant remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting versions 7 and 8 of its core software.…
Data Breach at Ashley Madison Exposes User Information Ashley Madison, a renowned online dating platform known for its controversial tagline, “Life is short. Have an affair,” has recently fallen victim to a significant data breach. Reports indicate that the breach has compromised a sample of user account information and various…