A recently identified and now-resolved vulnerability in Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers has emerged, posing a significant risk. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files containing confidential information. According to Ron Masas, a researcher at Imperva, the vulnerability stems from the improper handling…
Recent Breach Exposes Vulnerabilities in Chrome Extensions In a troubling series of incidents over the past month, Google’s Chrome web browser extensions have come under siege, with several developers falling victim to hacking attempts. Reports indicate that unknown attackers have successfully compromised developer accounts, hijacking popular extensions and leveraging them…
### Recent Facebook Messenger Malware Campaign A concerning cybersecurity threat has emerged within Facebook Messenger, where users are encountering deceptive video links purportedly sent by friends, which can lead to malicious software installations. Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a cross-platform malware campaign targeting users through these seemingly innocuous links.…
Cybersecurity Alert: CCleaner Hack Targets Major Tech Firms A group of unidentified hackers recently compromised the download server of CCleaner, a widely used system optimization application, to distribute a harmful version of the software. This malicious version affected at least 20 significant technology companies, functioning as a conduit for a…
Cybersecurity Incident Roundup: Key Developments in Data Breaches and Cyber-attacks Recent weeks have seen significant cybersecurity incidents impacting various sectors, with agencies and organizations navigating the evolving landscape of cyber threats. Among the most pressing events, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued warnings following a cyberattack…
In 2022, a total of 55 zero-day vulnerabilities were actively exploited in the wild, primarily affecting software developed by major tech companies including Microsoft, Google, and Apple. This figure shows a decrease from the previous year’s alarming count of 81 zero-day exploits, yet it highlights an ongoing trend where threat…
Recent discussions in cybersecurity have raised an important question: Does a strong password truly ensure the security of your online account? Business owners are encouraged to explore the ‘Data Breaches’ section on our site for insights into how even the most secure passwords can be compromised. In a notable development,…
Recent investigations by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) have uncovered the exploitation of several zero-day vulnerabilities last year, employed by commercial spyware vendors to target mobile devices on both Android and iOS platforms. These two separate yet focused campaigns exploited the vulnerability gap that occurs between the announcement of fixes…
Cloud Security, Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP), Security Operations European Commission Dismisses Concerns Over Multi-Cloud Competition Michael Novinson ( MichaelNovinson) • February 10, 2026 The European Commission has approved Google’s $32 billion acquisition of Wiz, a leading cloud security company, citing no significant competition concerns stemming from the transaction. The…
