Cybercrime - Page 17

March 3, 2026

Figure data breach exposes nearly 1M accounts

Hackers exposed personal data from 967,200 Figure accounts in a social engineering attack, including names, addresses, emails and dates of birth.

March 2, 2026

Why the Microsoft 365 Copilot bug matters for data security

A Microsoft 365 Copilot bug allowed the AI assistant to read confidential emails despite Data Loss Prevention policies designed to protect sensitive information.

March 1, 2026

Iran networks suffer losses amid airstrikes, showing digital evolution of conflicts

A massive cyberattack during strikes on Iran highlights digital warfare's growing role in modern conflict, offering cybersecurity lessons as global networks become vulnerable.

February 28, 2026

Google dropped dark web monitoring: Should you care?

Google's Dark Web Report removal eliminates automated breach scanning for users, though Security Checkup and Password Manager remain available as alternative security tools.

February 27, 2026

Google dismantles 9M-device Android hijack network

Google says it disrupted what it believes was the world's largest residential proxy network that hijacked about 9 million Android and connected devices.

February 26, 2026

300,000 Chrome users hit by fake AI extensions

Chrome extensions disguised as AI assistants infected over 300,000 users with malware that steals emails, passwords and browsing data, LayerX researchers discovered.

February 24, 2026

Apple app password scam email warning

A fake Apple email about app-specific passwords claims a $2,990 PayPal charge and urges recipients to call a support number, but it is a phishing scam.

February 21, 2026

Why a credit freeze isn’t the end of identity theft

Credit freeze after data breach? It won't stop all identity theft. Learn what gaps remain and how fraudsters bypass credit checks to steal your identity.

February 19, 2026

Panera Bread data breach exposes 5.1M customers

Panera Bread confirms cybersecurity incident exposing customer contact information as class-action lawsuits are filed and hackers leak 760-megabyte archive of stolen data.

February 18, 2026

Tax season scams 2026: Fake IRS messages stealing identities

Tax scams target Americans starting in January using personal data from brokers to create fake IRS emails and refund alerts that steal Social Security numbers.