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Redline Malware Campaign Reveals Risks of Saving Passwords in Browsers
Today’s browsers have an auto-login feature that saves passwords for frequently used online services. While saving passwords in browsers is convenient, it is not...
LockBit 2.0, Conti, BlackMatter and Hive Contribute to 60% of Ransomware Attacks
Despite constant cybersecurity awareness and law enforcement actions, ransomware operators continue to evolve their hacking techniques to deploy file-encrypting malware, causing damages to targeted...
Personal Data of 106 Mn Visitors to Thailand Left Exposed Online
Thailand is one of the popular tourist destinations with a large number of visitors from across the world. While the country is looking forward...
Secret Terrorist Watchlist with 1.9 Mn Records Exposed Online
Sometimes, misconfigured servers and unsecured databases go unnoticed until security researchers report about them. Bob Diachenko, Head of Security Research at Comparitech, recently discovered...
Rags to Riches! The Evolution of Ransomware Operators
Detecting and preventing ransomware attacks have become the primary goal for most organizations. The cybersecurity community across the globe is severely concerned about the...
Another Case of Unprotected Database: 5 Bn Records from Previous Data Breaches Leaked
Unsecured databases are potential cyberthreats for organizations. Perpetrators often look for unprotected/misconfigured servers to infiltrate and compromise sensitive corporate data. A recent security research...