Rising Threat of Browser-Based Attacks: Understanding the Risks and Targets In recent years, there has been a marked increase in attacks targeting users through their web browsers. This article delves into the concept of browser-based attacks, their mechanics, and the various threats posed to organizations. As employees become more accessible…
Recent developments have emerged regarding the Salesloft Drift breach, which has impacted over 700 organizations across the globe. New victims have come forward, adding to the severity of the incident. On August 20, Salesloft and Salesforce announced they had severed ties between Drift, an AI-powered chatbot for sales and marketing,…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Skepticism Surrounds Announcement from Cybercriminal Group Akshaya Asokan • September 12, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A group of teenage hackers, known for targeting airlines, insurance firms, and casinos in both the United Kingdom and United States, has announced the cessation of their activities. Their…
A cyber attack on a third-party supplier has compromised passenger contact details and journey data for the London North Eastern Railway (LNER), a UK-based train operator. While no financial information or passwords were accessed, passengers are urged to remain vigilant. On September 10, LNER disclosed that unauthorized access to files…
Virgin Money and TD Bank Targeted in Salesforce Breach In a significant development in the world of cybersecurity, both Virgin Money and TD Bank have reportedly suffered a data breach linked to vulnerabilities within Salesforce, a widely-used customer relationship management platform. This incident highlights the ongoing risks that financial institutions…
Identity & Access Management, Security Operations Salesloft Reports GitHub Repository Compromised by Cyber Attackers Greg Sirico • September 8, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Salesloft has confirmed that hackers gained unauthorized access to its GitHub repository, leading to a significant breach affecting several companies, including cybersecurity firms Tenable and Qualys. This incident…
Wealthsimple Exposes Customer Data in Breach, Promises Compensation and Security Enhancements Wealthsimple, a Toronto-based online financial services provider, has issued an apology following a significant data breach that exposed the sensitive information of thousands of customers. The security incident, disclosed on Saturday, involved personal data including social insurance numbers, account…
In recent developments, Microsoft has unveiled critical security patches addressing a staggering array of 125 vulnerabilities across its software platforms. Among these, one vulnerability has been identified as under active exploitation in the wild, raising significant alarms within the cybersecurity community. Of the reported vulnerabilities, 11 are designated as Critical,…
Recent data breaches have raised concerns about security within popular applications, particularly the use of the Salesloft Drift application to compromise Salesforce data. In an important update, Salesloft has reported that the security incident has been addressed, with containment measures and customer protections now in effect. To investigate the breach,…
