On Wednesday, security researcher Wladimir Palant exposed significant violations of Google Chrome’s extension submission policies. These policies, designed to protect users, explicitly prohibit third-party developers from manipulating the presentation and ranking of their extensions in the Chrome Web Store. Specifically, Google’s guidelines disallow practices such as duplicating extensions that serve…
Data Breach at Gravy Analytics Raises Concerns Over User Privacy Gravy Analytics, a Virginia-based company specializing in location data services, has recently faced a significant data breach that threatens the security of sensitive user information. This cyber incident has put millions at risk, drawing attention to the vulnerabilities inherent in…
Endpoint Security, Internet of Things Security Biden Administration Launches New Cybersecurity Labeling Initiative Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • January 8, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Biden administration has unveiled a new cybersecurity labeling initiative designed to empower consumers in making informed choices regarding Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This program aims to…
Medusind Discloses Data Breach Affecting 300,000 Healthcare Records Medusind, a prominent healthcare IT firm, has reported a significant data breach that has compromised the personal information of approximately 300,000 individuals. This incident marks a serious lapse in data security, raising alarms across the healthcare sector concerning the protection of sensitive…
In a disconcerting breach of privacy and security, an automated license-plate-recognition (ALPR) system in Nashville, Tennessee, captured data from nearly 1,000 vehicles within just 20 minutes this morning. This includes detailed records of various vehicles such as eight black Jeep Wranglers, six Honda Accords, an ambulance, and a distinct yellow…
Recent trends in ransomware attacks reveal a concerning evolution in tactics, as highlighted by the latest Threat Report from ESET. This report identifies a significant shift towards state-sponsored cybercriminal activities, with orchestration increasingly coming from government-affiliated groups focused on disruption and financial gain. These actors leverage ransomware not only to…
Medusind Reports Major Data Breach Affecting Thousands Medusind, a prominent provider of billing services for healthcare organizations, has announced a data breach incident that has compromised the personal and health information of approximately 360,934 individuals. The breach, which originated in December 2023, was detected following suspicious activity within the company’s…
Recent reports indicate a rise in cyber attacks linked to Chinese-backed entities, particularly targeting Japan and the Philippines. These espionage-driven campaigns, reportedly orchestrated by Chinese intelligence operatives, aim to obtain sensitive data related to national security and technological advancements. Targeting Japan: The ‘MirrorFace’ Hacking Collective Focusing on the situation in…
Critical Infrastructure Security CISA Calls on Software Developers to Enhance Cyber Hygiene Practices Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • January 7, 2025 New voluntary cybersecurity performance goals target software development security improvements while addressing potential vulnerabilities. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is urging software developers across the IT and product…
