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How to Identify and Prevent IT Helpdesk Impersonation Scams on Microsoft Teams

How to Identify and Prevent IT Helpdesk Impersonation Scams on Microsoft Teams

IT support impersonation attacks over Microsoft Teams lead to ransomware and data theft. Learn how these scams work and practical steps to protect your organization.

Sep 3, 2026

How OAuth Consent Phishing Lets Hackers Access Your Google and Microsoft Accounts

How OAuth Consent Phishing Lets Hackers Access Your Google and Microsoft Accounts

Learn how clicking 'Allow' on OAuth permission screens can expose your account to hackers, why changing passwords won't help, and how to protect yourself by revoking app access.

Sep 3, 2026

Thomson Reuters Cyberattack Exposed Court Records Across Multiple Jurisdictions

Thomson Reuters Cyberattack Exposed Court Records Across Multiple Jurisdictions

A cyber breach of Thomson Reuters’ C-Track system compromised court documents in 11 US states, Ontario, and the US Virgin Islands. Investigation continues with no operational impact reported.

Sep 3, 2026

Most UK CEOs Find Cyber Insurance Inadequate for Full Cyberattack Costs

Most UK CEOs Find Cyber Insurance Inadequate for Full Cyberattack Costs

Only 22% of UK CEOs believe their cyber insurance covers both direct costs and revenue losses from attacks. Many underestimate financial impacts and overestimate policy coverage.

Sep 3, 2026

What You Need to Know About the Baylor Genetics Data Breach Impacting 2.8 Million People

What You Need to Know About the Baylor Genetics Data Breach Impacting 2.8 Million People

A cyberattack on Baylor Genetics exposed sensitive data of 2.8 million patients and employees, including medical and personal information. Learn the implications and recommended precautions.

Sep 3, 2026

UK Legislators Advocate AI Kill Switch to Protect Critical Infrastructure

UK Legislators Advocate AI Kill Switch to Protect Critical Infrastructure

UK lawmakers propose AI kill switch laws to prevent risks from runaway artificial intelligence disrupting vital infrastructure and security systems.

Sep 3, 2026

How AI's Growing Role in Exploiting Operational Technology Poses Risks to Critical Infrastructure

How AI's Growing Role in Exploiting Operational Technology Poses Risks to Critical Infrastructure

AI can now assist in crafting remote code execution attacks on industrial devices, but high costs and complexity limit criminal use—though nation-state threats remain serious.

Sep 2, 2026

How a Lenovo Verification Flaw Led to Over 5,000 Dropbox Account Hacks

How a Lenovo Verification Flaw Led to Over 5,000 Dropbox Account Hacks

A vulnerability in Lenovo's email verification allowed hackers to hijack thousands of Dropbox accounts using only email addresses, highlighting risks of third-party login integrations and missing two-factor authentication.

Sep 2, 2026

How to Protect Your Organization from Silver Fox's Malware via Fake Software Downloads

How to Protect Your Organization from Silver Fox's Malware via Fake Software Downloads

Learn how the Silver Fox group spreads malware through counterfeit tech software downloads, targeting healthcare, gaming, and more. Discover protective measures to defend your systems effectively.

Sep 2, 2026

Manchester Airport Data Breach Exposes 8.7M Users to Targeted Phishing Risks

Manchester Airport Data Breach Exposes 8.7M Users to Targeted Phishing Risks

Hackers published personal data of 8.7 million after failed extortion of Manchester Airport Group, raising the risk of sophisticated phishing and scams.

Sep 2, 2026

How Law Enforcement and Crowdstrike Disrupted a 23-Year-Old Peer-to-Peer Botnet

How Law Enforcement and Crowdstrike Disrupted a 23-Year-Old Peer-to-Peer Botnet

The Sality botnet, active since 2003 with over 15,000 infected devices, was disrupted by coordinated sinkholing efforts, cutting off malware payloads and stopping crypto theft schemes.

Sep 2, 2026

Impact of the Aesto Health Data Breach: What Patients and Providers Need to Know

Impact of the Aesto Health Data Breach: What Patients and Providers Need to Know

Aesto Health's December 2025 cyberattack exposed sensitive data of over 9.5 million patients, including SSNs and medical records. Understand risks, protective steps, and industry implications.

Sep 2, 2026