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Cybersecurity Researcher, Jeremiah Fowler, discovered and reported to vpnMentor about a non-password-protected database that contained more than 1.1 million records belonging to Conduitor Limited (trading as Forces Penpals) — a service that offers dating services, and social networking for military

The Chinese government is allegedly censoring news regarding a car ramming incident in Zhuhai, southern China, which claimed the lives of 35 people and injured 43 others on November 12, 2024. The deliberate attack occurred outside a sports center, where crowds had gathered for exercise. Local

Hot Topic, a well-known retailer of pop culture merchandise, has suffered a massive data breach affecting 57 million customers. The breach, first reported by Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) and highlighted in a post on the cybercrime forum BreachForums, exposed sensitive customer information, including

A new phishing campaign has been exposed involving a fileless variant of the Remcos RAT malware, which is being spread via an exploit in Microsoft Excel. Cybersecurity experts at Fortinet recently highlighted the methods used by the attackers. The attack begins with a phishing email disguised as

In a recent advisory, the FBI warned US-based tech companies about a rising cybercriminal tactic involving fraudulent “emergency data requests” (EDRs), aimed at accessing sensitive user data without the typical legal protocols. The advisory, first reported by PCMag, highlights how hackers are

Windows gamers are facing a significant cyber threat thanks to the Winos4.0 malware framework, which is spreading via malicious game-related applications. Fortinet’s recent report reveals that this advanced malware, hidden within apps like speed boosters and game optimization tools, grants

South Korea’s privacy regulator has imposed a $15 million fine on Meta, citing illegal data collection on nearly one million Facebook users. The watchdog’s investigation revealed Meta gathered sensitive personal information without users’ explicit consent, which it then shared with

LastPass has issued a warning regarding scammers promoting a counterfeit support phone number in the reviews of its Chrome extension. These scammers aim to gain access to users’ computers and steal sensitive data. The scammers are using 5-star reviews to promote a phone number, 805-206-2892,

In a massive data breach affecting Ohio's state capital, the City of Columbus confirmed that the personal information of 500,000 residents was stolen during a July ransomware attack. The attack, claimed by the Rhysida ransomware gang, exposed a wide array of sensitive data, including Social

ExpressVPN has launched Identity Defender, a security bundle that helps protect users from identity theft, now available exclusively for US-based users. This suite, introduced on October 30, 2024, is included at no additional cost for new customers who subscribe to ExpressVPN’s 2-year plan, adding