Google Launches AI-Powered Call Detection to Combat Deepfake Impersonation Google is deploying a new detection feature across Android devices to neutralize AI-driven voice scams that contributed to $3 billion in losses during 2024. Ryan Torres
Dashlane reports password vault theft following 2FA brute-force attack Hackers bypassed two-factor authentication to access approximately 20 customer accounts and download encrypted password vaults. Ryan Torres
Police in Northern Ireland warn of scammers spoofing official phone numbers The Police Service of Northern Ireland has issued a public warning after fraudsters used spoofing technology to mimic the force’s official switchboard number to solicit bank details and gift cards. Ryan Torres
Security researchers warn of code execution risks in .NET build process Researchers at Tier Zero Security have identified a potential vulnerability where NuGet packages can execute arbitrary code during the initial project loading phase in Visual Studio. pexels
Red Hat npm packages compromised in supply-chain attack Attackers compromised a Red Hat employee's GitHub account to inject the 'Miasma' variant of the Shai-Hulud malware into dozens of npm packages, exposing developer credentials. Ryan Torres
Security researchers flag surge in election-themed domains ahead of midterms Cybersecurity firm Check Point has identified over 5,000 new election-themed web domains registered between April and May, raising alarms about potential phishing and impersonation campaigns. pexels
Data breach at GTA V cheat service exposes 64,000 user accounts A security breach at the Atlas Menu cheat service has exposed the personal data of nearly 64,000 users, including email addresses, hashed passwords, and IP logs.
Atlas Menu cheat service breached as 64,000 user records hit GitHub An attacker dumped a database containing 64,000 user credentials from the Grand Theft Auto cheat service Atlas Menu onto a public GitHub repository.
Meta AI Support Bot Flaw Allows Hijacking of High-Profile Instagram Accounts A vulnerability in Meta’s AI support assistant allowed hackers to bypass multi-factor authentication and seize control of high-profile Instagram accounts, including the Obama White House profile.
Dutch Authorities Dismantle Massive 17-Million Device Botnet Law enforcement agencies in the Netherlands successfully seized 200 servers used to hijack and control 17 million compromised devices worldwide.
Palo Alto VPN bug graduates from advisory to active exploitation Security researchers have confirmed active exploitation of a critical authentication bypass flaw in Palo Alto Networks' GlobalProtect VPN, forcing an urgent response from users.
Dashlane locks user accounts following widespread brute-force attacks Password manager Dashlane temporarily suspended an undisclosed number of customer accounts over the weekend to stymie a series of automated brute-force login attempts.
