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Google Issues Urgent Security Warning About Malicious VPNs Stealing User Data

As the holidays approach, Google has offered an unexpected but crucial security gift to internet users—a warning about the dangers of downloading malicious VPNs. While VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) are generally known for helping protect your privacy and security online, Google’s recent advisory sheds light on a growing threat: bad actors posing as legitimate VPN […]

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Thousands of Cisco ASA Firewalls Still Unsecured Despite Federal Warnings

Despite repeated warnings from Cisco and multiple cybersecurity agencies, an estimated 48,000 Cisco Adaptive Security Appliances (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices remain exposed to active exploitation. Most are located in the U.S., followed by the U.K., Japan, Russia, Germany, and Canada, according to data from the Shadowserver Foundation, which continues to scan for

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Salesforce-Linked Data Breach Exposes 1.1M Farmers Insurance Customers, Sparks Lawsuit

A new class action lawsuit against Salesforce alleges that the company failed to secure its systems, leaving sensitive customer data vulnerable to attackers. The legal filing follows confirmation that a third-party data breach—apparently tied to the ongoing Salesforce voice-phishing campaign—compromised the personal information of more than 1.1 million Farmers Insurance customers. The complaint accuses Salesforce

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Cyberattack compromises more than 2.5 billion Gmail users

Google has issued a global security alert following one of the largest breaches in its history. The massive cyberattack has exposed data from more than 2.5 billion Gmail users and compromised a Google database managed through Salesforce’s cloud platform. Hacker group ShinyHunters is behind the breach which security experts are calling one of the largest

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AI Fueling 47% Increase in Global Cyberattacks on Businesses

Cyber attacks on businesses continue to escalate in 2025, with global organizations experiencing an average of 1,925 incidents per week in Q1, a 47% increase compared to the same period last year, according to new research from Check Point, a global leader in cyber security solutions. The education sector was the hardest hit, with each

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Microsoft SharePoint attack victim count rises to 400, including high-profile US organizations

Ransomware groups are now targeting Microsoft SharePoint—a platform trusted by more than 190 million users worldwide for collaboration and document management. It’s the latest development in a growing wave of cyberattacks targeting known vulnerabilities in the system. Recent reports suggest the scale of the attacks is far worse than initially thought. What started as an

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Online Scams Are Evolving—And So Are Our Security Habits

A new survey from Google, in partnership with Morning Consult, paints a clear picture: Americans are more aware than ever of online scams—but they’re not all protecting themselves the same way. More than 60% of U.S. consumers say scam activity has increased over the past year. A third have experienced a data breach personally. The

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16 Billion Credentials Leaked, Impacting Apple, Google, Facebook Users

Security researchers have confirmed what may be the largest credential leak in history—an astonishing 16 billion login details, including passwords, have been exposed. Part of an ongoing investigation launched earlier this year, the leak is believed to stem from multiple infostealers—malware designed to quietly harvest sensitive data from devices. What’s especially alarming is that this

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IT Management Software Company ConnectWise Target of Cyberattack

IT software provider ConnectWise reported a breach linked to a suspected nation-state actor, affecting a small number of its popular remote IT management tool, ScreenConnect (previously ConnectWise Control). The announcement was made in a brief statement published May 28 on the company’s website. Used widely by government agencies and enterprises, ScreenConnect has long been a

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FBI Report: Cybercrime Loss Reaches Record $16 Billion

Americans have lost a record $16 billion in cybercrime, according to a recent report from the FBI. The annual Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report shows the latest trends and statistics in cybercrime and related financial losses and victim reports.  The $16 billion in losses is a 33% rise over the previous year. Victims most

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