No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach
News broke today of a "mother of all breaches," sparking wide media coverage filled with warnings and fear-mongering. However, it appears to be a compilation of previously leaked credentials stolen by infostealers, exposed in data breaches, and via credential stuffing attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-the-16-billion-credentials-leak-is-not-a-new-data-breach/
News broke today of a "mother of all breaches," sparking wide media coverage filled with warnings and fear-mongering. However, it appears to be a compilation of previously leaked credentials stolen by infostealers, exposed in data breaches, and via credential stuffing attacks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-the-16-billion-credentials-leak-is-not-a-new-data-breach/
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No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach
News broke today of a "mother of all breaches," sparking wide media coverage filled with warnings and fear-mongering. However, it appears to be a compilation of previously leaked credentials stolen by infostealers, exposed in data breaches, and via credential…
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Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update for security boost
Microsoft has announced plans to periodically remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update catalog to mitigate security and compatibility risks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-remove-legacy-drivers-from-windows-update-for-security-boost/
Microsoft has announced plans to periodically remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update catalog to mitigate security and compatibility risks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-to-remove-legacy-drivers-from-windows-update-for-security-boost/
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Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update for security boost
Microsoft has announced plans to periodically remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update catalog to mitigate security and compatibility risks.
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Can users reset their own passwords without sacrificing security?
Self-service password resets (SSPR) reduce helpdesk strain—but without strong security, they can open the door to attackers. Learn why phishing-resistant MFA, context-aware verification, and risk-based detection are critical to secure SSPR implementation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/can-users-reset-their-own-passwords-without-sacrificing-security/
Self-service password resets (SSPR) reduce helpdesk strain—but without strong security, they can open the door to attackers. Learn why phishing-resistant MFA, context-aware verification, and risk-based detection are critical to secure SSPR implementation. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/can-users-reset-their-own-passwords-without-sacrificing-security/
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Can users reset their own passwords without sacrificing security?
Self-service password resets (SSPR) reduce helpdesk strain—but without strong security, they can open the door to attackers. Learn why phishing-resistant MFA, context-aware verification, and risk-based detection are critical to secure SSPR implementation.
Aflac discloses breach amidst Scattered Spider insurance attacks
On Friday, American insurance giant Aflac disclosed that its systems were breached in a broader campaign targeting insurance companies across the United States by attackers who may have stolen personal and health information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/aflac-discloses-breach-amidst-scattered-spider-insurance-attacks/
On Friday, American insurance giant Aflac disclosed that its systems were breached in a broader campaign targeting insurance companies across the United States by attackers who may have stolen personal and health information. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/aflac-discloses-breach-amidst-scattered-spider-insurance-attacks/
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Aflac discloses breach amidst Scattered Spider insurance attacks
On Friday, American insurance giant Aflac disclosed that its systems were breached in a broader campaign targeting insurance companies across the United States by attackers who may have stolen personal and health information.
Cloudflare blocks record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack against hosting provider
Cloudflare says it mitigated a record-breaking distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack in May 2025 that peaked at 7.3 Tbps, targeting a hosting provider. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-blocks-record-73-tbps-ddos-attack-against-hosting-provider/
Cloudflare says it mitigated a record-breaking distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack in May 2025 that peaked at 7.3 Tbps, targeting a hosting provider. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-blocks-record-73-tbps-ddos-attack-against-hosting-provider/
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Cloudflare blocks record 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack against hosting provider
Cloudflare says it mitigated a record-breaking distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack in May 2025 that peaked at 7.3 Tbps, targeting a hosting provider.
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Microsoft investigates OneDrive bug that breaks file search
Microsoft is investigating a known OneDrive issue that is causing searches to appear blank for some users or return no results even when searching for files they know they've already uploaded. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-investigates-onedrive-bug-that-breaks-file-search/
Microsoft is investigating a known OneDrive issue that is causing searches to appear blank for some users or return no results even when searching for files they know they've already uploaded. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-investigates-onedrive-bug-that-breaks-file-search/
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Microsoft investigates OneDrive bug that breaks file search
Microsoft is investigating a known OneDrive issue that is causing searches to appear blank for some users or return no results even when searching for files they know they've already uploaded.
BitoPro exchange links Lazarus hackers to $11 million crypto heist
The Taiwanese cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro claims the North Korean hacking group Lazarus is behind a cyberattack that led to the theft of $11,000,000 worth of cryptocurrency on May 8, 2025. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitopro-exchange-links-lazarus-hackers-to-11-million-crypto-heist/
The Taiwanese cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro claims the North Korean hacking group Lazarus is behind a cyberattack that led to the theft of $11,000,000 worth of cryptocurrency on May 8, 2025. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bitopro-exchange-links-lazarus-hackers-to-11-million-crypto-heist/
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BitoPro exchange links Lazarus hackers to $11 million crypto heist
The Taiwanese cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro claims the North Korean hacking group Lazarus is behind a cyberattack that led to the theft of $11,000,000 worth of cryptocurrency on May 8, 2025.
WordPress Motors theme flaw mass-exploited to hijack admin accounts
Hackers are exploiting a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in the WordPress theme "Motors" to hijack administrator accounts and gain complete control of a targeted site. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-motors-theme-flaw-mass-exploited-to-hijack-admin-accounts/
Hackers are exploiting a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in the WordPress theme "Motors" to hijack administrator accounts and gain complete control of a targeted site. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/wordpress-motors-theme-flaw-mass-exploited-to-hijack-admin-accounts/
Russian hackers bypass Gmail MFA using stolen app passwords
Russian hackers bypass multi-factor authentication and access Gmail accounts by leveraging app-specific passwords in advanced social engineering attacks that impersonate U.S. Department of State officials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-hackers-bypass-gmail-mfa-using-stolen-app-passwords/
Russian hackers bypass multi-factor authentication and access Gmail accounts by leveraging app-specific passwords in advanced social engineering attacks that impersonate U.S. Department of State officials. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-hackers-bypass-gmail-mfa-using-stolen-app-passwords/
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Russian hackers bypass Gmail MFA using stolen app passwords
Russian hackers bypass multi-factor authentication and access Gmail accounts by leveraging app-specific passwords in advanced social engineering attacks that impersonate U.S. Department of State officials.
Windows Snipping Tool now lets you create animated GIF recordings
Microsoft announced that the Windows screenshot and screencast Snipping Tool utility is getting support for exporting animated GIF recordings. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-snipping-tool-now-lets-you-create-animated-gif-recordings/
Microsoft announced that the Windows screenshot and screencast Snipping Tool utility is getting support for exporting animated GIF recordings. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/windows-snipping-tool-now-lets-you-create-animated-gif-recordings/
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Windows Snipping Tool now lets you create animated GIF recordings
Microsoft announced that the Windows screenshot and screencast Snipping Tool utility is getting support for exporting animated GIF recordings.
Oxford City Council suffers breach exposing two decades of data
Oxford City Council warns it suffered a data breach where attackers accessed personally identifiable information from legacy systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oxford-city-council-suffers-breach-exposing-two-decades-of-data/
Oxford City Council warns it suffered a data breach where attackers accessed personally identifiable information from legacy systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/oxford-city-council-suffers-breach-exposing-two-decades-of-data/
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Oxford City Council suffers breach exposing two decades of data
Oxford City Council warns it suffered a data breach where attackers accessed personally identifiable information from legacy systems.
CoinMarketCap briefly hacked to drain crypto wallets via fake Web3 popup
CoinMarketCap, the popular cryptocurrency price tracking site, suffered a website supply chain attack that exposed site visitors to a wallet drainer campaign to steal visitors' crypto. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinmarketcap-briefly-hacked-to-drain-crypto-wallets-via-fake-web3-popup/
CoinMarketCap, the popular cryptocurrency price tracking site, suffered a website supply chain attack that exposed site visitors to a wallet drainer campaign to steal visitors' crypto. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinmarketcap-briefly-hacked-to-drain-crypto-wallets-via-fake-web3-popup/
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CoinMarketCap briefly hacked to drain crypto wallets via fake Web3 popup
CoinMarketCap, the popular cryptocurrency price tracking site, suffered a website supply chain attack that exposed site visitors to a wallet drainer campaign to steal visitors' crypto.
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Steel giant Nucor confirms hackers stole data in recent breach
Nucor, North America's largest steel producer and recycler, has confirmed that attackers behind a recent cybersecurity incident have also stolen data from the company's network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/steel-giant-nucor-confirms-hackers-stole-data-in-recent-breach/
Nucor, North America's largest steel producer and recycler, has confirmed that attackers behind a recent cybersecurity incident have also stolen data from the company's network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/steel-giant-nucor-confirms-hackers-stole-data-in-recent-breach/
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Steel giant Nucor confirms hackers stole data in recent breach
Nucor, North America's largest steel producer and recycler, has confirmed that attackers behind a recent cybersecurity incident have also stolen data from the company's network.
McLaren Health Care says data breach impacts 743,000 patients
McLaren Health Care is warning 743,000 patients that the health system suffered a data breach caused by a July 2024 attack by the INC ransomware gang. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mclaren-health-care-says-data-breach-impacts-743-000-patients/
McLaren Health Care is warning 743,000 patients that the health system suffered a data breach caused by a July 2024 attack by the INC ransomware gang. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mclaren-health-care-says-data-breach-impacts-743-000-patients/
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McLaren Health Care says data breach impacts 743,000 patients
McLaren Health Care is warning 743,000 patients that the health system suffered a data breach caused by a July 2024 attack by the INC ransomware gang.
Revil ransomware members released after time served on carding charges
Four REvil ransomware members arrested in January 2022 were released by Russia on time served after they pleaded guilty to carding and malware distribution charges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revil-hackers-released-after-time-served-on-carding-charges/
Four REvil ransomware members arrested in January 2022 were released by Russia on time served after they pleaded guilty to carding and malware distribution charges. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/revil-hackers-released-after-time-served-on-carding-charges/
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Revil ransomware members released after time served on carding charges
Four REvil ransomware members arrested in January 2022 were released by Russia on time served after they pleaded guilty to carding and malware distribution charges.
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Canada says Salt Typhoon hacked telecom firm via Cisco flaw
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the FBI confirm that the Chinese state-sponsored 'Salt Typhoon' hacking group is also targeting Canadian telecommunication firms, breaching a telecom provider in February. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/canada-says-salt-typhoon-hacked-telecom-firm-via-cisco-flaw/
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the FBI confirm that the Chinese state-sponsored 'Salt Typhoon' hacking group is also targeting Canadian telecommunication firms, breaching a telecom provider in February. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/canada-says-salt-typhoon-hacked-telecom-firm-via-cisco-flaw/
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Canada says Salt Typhoon hacked telecom firm via Cisco flaw
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and the FBI confirm that the Chinese state-sponsored 'Salt Typhoon' hacking group is also targeting Canadian telecommunication firms, breaching a telecom provider in February.
US Homeland Security warns of escalating Iranian cyberattack risks
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned over the weekend of escalating cyberattack risks by Iran-backed hacking groups and pro-Iranian hacktivists. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-homeland-security-warns-of-escalating-iranian-cyberattack-risks/
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned over the weekend of escalating cyberattack risks by Iran-backed hacking groups and pro-Iranian hacktivists. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-homeland-security-warns-of-escalating-iranian-cyberattack-risks/
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US Homeland Security warns of escalating Iranian cyberattack risks
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned over the weekend of escalating cyberattack risks by Iran-backed hacking groups and pro-Iranian hacktivists.
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Malware on Google Play, Apple App Store stole your photos—and crypto
A new mobile crypto-stealing malware called SparkKitty was found in apps on Google Play and the Apple App Store, targeting Android and iOS devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-on-google-play-app-store-stole-your-photos-and-crypto/
A new mobile crypto-stealing malware called SparkKitty was found in apps on Google Play and the Apple App Store, targeting Android and iOS devices. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malware-on-google-play-app-store-stole-your-photos-and-crypto/
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Malware on Google Play, Apple App Store stole your photos—and crypto
A new mobile crypto-stealing malware called SparkKitty was found in apps on Google Play and the Apple App Store, targeting Android and iOS devices.
APT28 hackers use Signal chats to launch new malware attacks on Ukraine
The Russian state-sponsored threat group APT28 is using Signal chats to target government targets in Ukraine with two previously undocumented malware families named BeardShell and SlimAgent. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt28-hackers-use-signal-chats-to-launch-new-malware-attacks-on-ukraine/
The Russian state-sponsored threat group APT28 is using Signal chats to target government targets in Ukraine with two previously undocumented malware families named BeardShell and SlimAgent. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/apt28-hackers-use-signal-chats-to-launch-new-malware-attacks-on-ukraine/
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APT28 hackers use Signal chats to launch new malware attacks on Ukraine
The Russian state-sponsored threat group APT28 is using Signal chats to target government targets in Ukraine with two previously undocumented malware families named BeardShell and SlimAgent.
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US House bans WhatsApp on staff devices over security concerns
The U.S. House of Representatives has banned the installation and use of WhatsApp on government-issued devices belonging to congressional staff, citing concerns over how the app encrypts and secures data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-house-bans-whatsapp-on-staff-devices-over-security-concerns/
The U.S. House of Representatives has banned the installation and use of WhatsApp on government-issued devices belonging to congressional staff, citing concerns over how the app encrypts and secures data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-house-bans-whatsapp-on-staff-devices-over-security-concerns/
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US House bans WhatsApp on staff devices over security concerns
The U.S. House of Representatives has banned the installation and use of WhatsApp on government-issued devices belonging to congressional staff, citing concerns over how the app encrypts and secures data.
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How Today’s Pentest Models Compare and Why Continuous Wins
Legacy pentests give you a snapshot. Attackers see a live stream. Sprocket's Continuous Penetration Testing (CPT) mimics real-world attackers—daily, not annually—so you can fix what matters, faster. Learn why CPT is the future. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-todays-pentest-models-compare-and-why-continuous-wins/
Legacy pentests give you a snapshot. Attackers see a live stream. Sprocket's Continuous Penetration Testing (CPT) mimics real-world attackers—daily, not annually—so you can fix what matters, faster. Learn why CPT is the future. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-todays-pentest-models-compare-and-why-continuous-wins/
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How Today’s Pentest Models Compare and Why Continuous Wins
Legacy pentests give you a snapshot. Attackers see a live stream. Sprocket's Continuous Penetration Testing (CPT) mimics real-world attackers—daily, not annually—so you can fix what matters, faster. Learn why CPT is the future.
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