A Major Breakthrough for WhatsApp Users: Introducing Usernames to Protect Phone Numbers from Hackers and Spammers For years, WhatsApp users have been vulnerable to identity theft and harassment due to the platform’s reliance on phone numbers as unique identifiers. However, a recent update has finally brought much-needed relief to millions of users worldwide. The messaging … Read more
A malicious Chrome extension, dubbed “Perplexity,” has been caught intercepting sensitive user input and search queries on popular browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge. The extension, which boasts over 200,000 users worldwide, was created to provide features such as website optimization and analytics insights but secretly siphoned off valuable information from unsuspecting … Read more
The US Department of State has announced a $10 million reward for information that can help identify and locate members of two Russian-backed hacker groups targeting WhatsApp and Signal users. The “Rewards for Justice” program is designed to track down foreign state actors carrying out cyberattacks against US critical infrastructure, including government officials, military personnel, … Read more
Microsoft Extends Hotpatching for Windows Server 2022 Until October 2027, Providing Additional Year of No-Restart Security Updates In a move aimed at minimizing downtime and reducing security risks, Microsoft has extended its hotpatching support for Windows Server 2022 Datacenter: Azure Edition until October 2027. This means that organizations using this edition will continue to receive … Read more
Starting this week, WhatsApp is introducing a highly anticipated feature that promises to boost users’ online privacy: usernames. This innovation allows individuals to hide their phone numbers from people not in their contact list, taking a significant step towards reducing unwanted messages and calls. The new feature will be rolled out gradually over the coming … Read more
A highly sophisticated threat group, known as Mustang Panda, has been using a cloud-based file sharing platform called Zoho WorkDrive as a command channel in its targeted attacks against Indian government entities and organizations. This shocking revelation highlights the evolving tactics of state-sponsored attackers and the increasing importance of robust cybersecurity measures. Mustang Panda, a … Read more
A long-overdue update is coming to WhatsApp, with the messaging app finally introducing usernames to help users keep their phone numbers private. This move follows years of criticism and advocacy from security experts, who have warned that reliance on phone numbers as identifiers poses a significant risk to user privacy. The introduction of usernames will … Read more
Cybersecurity Researchers Sound Alarm on Critical Vulnerability Exploited in Remote Monitoring Platform A critical vulnerability in the SimpleHelp remote monitoring and management platform has been exploited by hackers to deploy a new piece of malware that can steal sensitive data from Windows, macOS, and Linux systems. The flaw, identified as CVE-2026-48558, allows attackers to create … Read more
Agentic AI’s Identity Problem Leaves Organizations Vulnerable to Attackers A growing concern in the cybersecurity community is the lack of proper identity management for artificial intelligence (AI) agents, which are increasingly being used across various industries. These digital actors authenticate, receive permissions, and take actions on behalf of organizations, often with credentials and access that … Read more
The U.S. government is taking a bold step in its fight against cyberattacks by offering up to $10 million for information that can help identify or locate members of two Russian-backed hacker groups targeting WhatsApp and Signal users. The bounty is part of the “Rewards for Justice” (RFJ) program, which specifically targets foreign state actors … Read more