Introduction In the digital age, securing online accounts is of paramount importance. Traditionally, this has been achieved through the use of usernames and passwords. However, this method has been fraught with security issues such as breaches, phishing, and stolen identities. In response to these challenges, tech giants like Google and Apple have been promoting and supporting a new form of …

Recently, deepfake scams involving celebrities such as Tom Hanks, YouTuber Mr. Beast, and CBS news anchor Gayle King have been circulating on social media platforms. These deepfakes use AI-generated versions of the celebrities to promote fraudulent products or schemes, such as dental plans, weight-loss products, and iPhone giveaways. The scammers typically take existing videos of the celebrities and use software …

In September 2023, MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment, two prominent casino chains, fell victim to cyberattacks that disrupted their operations and compromised customer data. The MGM Breach The MGM breach was carried out by a hacking group known as Scattered Spider, which reportedly used ransomware made by ALPHV, or BlackCat. The attack began with a phone call and led …

Azure Breach Timeline… Updated July 2023: Microsoft disclosed that hackers, tracked as Storm-0558, had been inside its corporate network for over a month and gained access to Azure and Exchange accounts, including those belonging to the US Departments of State and Commerce. September 2023: Microsoft revealed that the corporate account of one of its engineers was hacked by a highly …

Millions of US Military Emails Leaked to Mali Due to Typing Error For nearly a decade, millions of US military emails have been mistakenly sent to Mali, a Russian ally, due to a minor typing error. Emails intended for the US military’s “.mil” domain were sent to the West African country, which uses the “.ml” suffix. Some of the emails …