Hackers Claim Theft of Nearly 1 Billion Salesforce Records, But Company Denies Breach
One billion customer records may have been stolen from Salesforce users, according to a hacker group that has claimed responsibility for a string of high-profile attacks in the UK. The group, calling themselves “Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters”, said they accessed personal information from companies…
Cybersecurity Ransomware Trends to Look Out for in 2026
Imagine waking up one morning to find your organization’s entire network locked, files encrypted, backups gone, and a chilling ransom note flashing on every screen.But what if the attackers did not just hit-and-run? What if they had been in your systems for weeks, silently observing, mapping your…
Researchers Warn of AI-Powered “Ransomware 3.0” Capable of Fully Autonomous Attacks
Ransomware has long been a costly headache for individuals and businesses alike. But a new study from New York University’s Tandon School of Engineering suggests the threat may be entering a dangerous new phase, one where artificial intelligence does all the dirty work. Researchers at Tandon have…
Third‑Party Software Breach Puts NHS Devices and Possibly Patient Records at Risk
A new cyberattack has put patient data at risk in a breach that has hit two major NHS trusts, raising concerns about the cybersecurity of the UK’s healthcare infrastructure. University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust were…
Microsoft Fixes 130 Security Flaws, Including Critical SPNEGO and SQL Server Bugs
Microsoft has released a massive security update this July, patching 130 vulnerabilities across its products and platforms. Among the flaws fixed are several high-risk ones, including a critical remote code execution vulnerability in SPNEGO and a publicly known information leak in SQL Server. This…
Over 269,000 Websites Compromised by Obfuscated JavaScript Malware in Stealth Campaign
A massive cyber attack has been uncovered, with over 269,000 legitimate websites compromised by malicious JavaScript code. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 found that this widespread attack started in late March 2025 and peaked on April 12 when over 50,000 infections were seen in a…
5 Things to Do During and After a Ransomware Attack
Few things derail a business faster than a ransomware attack. One minute, your systems are running fine, and the next, your screens are locked, your data is encrypted, and you’re staring at a digital ransom note. It’s stressful, chaotic, and unfortunately, all too common. So, what do you do when…
OpenAI Ventures into Cybersecurity: A Strategic Investment in Adaptive Security
OpenAI has made its first investment in the cybersecurity space. The AI company behind ChatGPT has co-led a $43M Series A investment in Adaptive Security, a New York-based startup that does AI-powered cyber defence. This is a big deal and a big moment for the digital security landscape. The round…
Spotting Spear Phishing: A Business Cybersecurity Guide
Spear phishing is a targeted attempt to steal sensitive information. Unlike regular phishing, which casts a wide net, spear phishing zeroes in on specific individuals or organizations. In a classic spear phishing attack, you will receive an email that appears to be from your boss, asking for your…
How to store and secure sensitive data in web applications
According to Verizon’s 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), web applications were one of the top vectors for data breaches, often exploited through stolen credentials or unpatched vulnerabilities. In fact, the exploitation of vulnerabilities as a path to breach saw a staggering 180%…
Bitwarden and the passwordless security revolution
Bitwarden started with a vision to help create a world where no one gets hacked. That vision includes passwords and extends to make everyone’s online experiences more secure. Unlike other password managers, the Bitwarden name does not include the word password. This was intentional and meant to…
4 Reasons Ransomware-as-a-Service is Gaining Popularity in Cybersecurity
Don’t you miss the days when it used to take some real Mr. Robot-level computer genius to hack into digital systems just to get a little piece of a puzzle? Now, thanks to attacks like ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), anyone can become a cyberattacker with Netflix-like subscription models, scalable…
