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Stories from across the site that focus on credential theft.

What You Need to Know About the Azure Data Leak Affecting Major Companies

What You Need to Know About the Azure Data Leak Affecting Major Companies

Millions of employee records from major firms like McDonald's and Vodafone were allegedly stolen via compromised Azure credentials, raising risks of impersonation and fraud.

Aug 18, 2026

Malicious AI Skills Are Increasingly Stealing Credentials at Scale

Malicious AI Skills Are Increasingly Stealing Credentials at Scale

Cybercriminals are exploiting AI agent skills to steal sensitive credentials, with some malware-ridden skills reaching over 1.7 million installs. Immediate manual removal is critical.

Aug 7, 2026

How a vishing campaign targeted top US hedge funds and law firms to steal millions

How a vishing campaign targeted top US hedge funds and law firms to steal millions

A sophisticated vishing campaign targeted major US hedge funds like Blackstone and KKR, stealing millions by impersonating IT staff and harvesting SaaS credentials.

Aug 7, 2026

How a Classic SQL Injection Flaw Lets Hackers Take Over Windows Servers

How a Classic SQL Injection Flaw Lets Hackers Take Over Windows Servers

Discover how an old SQL injection vulnerability combined with a rare database toolkit enables attackers to fully control Windows servers, and learn essential defense strategies.

Aug 7, 2026

How Hotel Wi-Fi Networks Can Compromise Your Device Security

How Hotel Wi-Fi Networks Can Compromise Your Device Security

Learn how hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi captive portals to steal credentials and deploy malware, and discover steps to protect your devices when traveling.

Aug 4, 2026

How AI-Driven Dolphin X Malware Targets Victims by Profiling 300+ Apps

How AI-Driven Dolphin X Malware Targets Victims by Profiling 300+ Apps

Discover how the Dolphin X malware uses AI to scan over 300 apps, rank victims by value, and prioritize targets, transforming cybercriminal tactics and raising security risks.

Jul 23, 2026

South Korea's Diplomatic Academy Data Breach: What You Need to Know

South Korea's Diplomatic Academy Data Breach: What You Need to Know

A ten-month cyberattack compromised personal data of 6,000+ individuals linked to South Korea's National Diplomatic Academy. Learn the implications and security measures taken.

Jul 23, 2026

How ClickLock Stealer Threatens macOS Users Without Exploits or Elevated Access

How ClickLock Stealer Threatens macOS Users Without Exploits or Elevated Access

Discover how ClickLock malware targets macOS users by relentless password prompts and app disruptions, stealing sensitive data without needing exploits or admin rights.

Jul 17, 2026

How Hackers Exploited Meta's Business Email Feature for Phishing Scams

How Hackers Exploited Meta's Business Email Feature for Phishing Scams

A phishing campaign hijacked Meta's legitimate business email system to send scam emails appearing genuinely from Meta, tricking victims into credential theft before new security measures stopped it.

Jul 10, 2026

How This New Android Malware Uses Blockchain to Evade Detection

How This New Android Malware Uses Blockchain to Evade Detection

A disguised banking trojan on Android poses as TikTok or streaming apps, stealing credentials and using blockchain to stay under the radar.

May 12, 2026

How Hackers Exploit Google Ads to Spread ManageWP Phishing Scams

How Hackers Exploit Google Ads to Spread ManageWP Phishing Scams

Hackers hijack Google Ads to promote fake ManageWP sites, stealing credentials by spoofing GoDaddy’s popular tool. Learn how to spot and avoid these phishing scams.

May 7, 2026

How Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns Target Microsoft Users and Bypass MFA

How Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns Target Microsoft Users and Bypass MFA

Explore how recent advanced phishing attacks aim to steal Microsoft credentials and bypass multifactor authentication, affecting 35,000 users worldwide.

May 5, 2026