Tag #Cybersecurity

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QR Code Phishing Scam "Quishing" Exploits Parking Payments

A new phishing scam called "quishing" uses fake QR codes near parking payment machines to steal users' financial and personal information, with one victim losing £13,000; reports of such scams have more than doubled in the UK since 2024.

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Optus CEO Emphasizes AI's Role in Telecoms, Reports Strong Subscriber Growth

Optus reported 238,000 new mobile subscribers in FY2025, recovering from a data breach and outage; new CEO Stephen Rue plans to integrate AI for improved customer service and efficiency, maintaining a human-centric approach.

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19 Billion Passwords Leaked, Exposing Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

Over 19 billion passwords leaked between April 2024 and April 2025 from nearly 200 data breaches, with 94% being reused or predictable, highlighting the weakness of password-based security and emphasizing the need for stronger authentication methods.

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Fake Australian Online Stores Defraud Consumers

Australian consumers are losing money to fake online stores impersonating major clothing brands like Blue Illusion and Sussan, using Facebook ads and platforms such as Shopify and PayPal; one consumer lost \$79.99, another \$13.

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Widespread Panic in Israel After Coordinated Disinformation Calls

On Saturday, Israelis received numerous calls from local numbers featuring recordings of alleged hostages, accompanied by sounds of explosions and sirens; the calls, originating from a limited set of numbers, were confirmed by authorities to be attempts to incite public panic.

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Fake Captcha Attacks Exploit Windows Run Dialog for Malware and Password Theft

Trend Micro reports a surge in fake Captcha attacks tricking Windows users into executing malicious commands via the Run dialog, resulting in malware infections (Lumma Stealer, etc.) and password theft; Microsoft recommends enhanced security practices and mitigation strategies.

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Crypto Investor Arrested for Kidnapping and Torture

A 37-year-old cryptocurrency investor, John Woeltz, was arrested in Manhattan for allegedly kidnapping and torturing a 28-year-old Italian man for several weeks to obtain his Bitcoin password; the victim arrived in the US on May 6th and escaped on Friday, leading to Woeltz's arrest and arraignment o...

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UK's Top Security Threat: Domestic Terrorism, Says Tugendhat

Former UK Security Minister Tom Tugendhat warns that the greatest terrorist threat to the UK is domestic, with examples of far-right and Islamist groups being manipulated by Russia, while advocating for a shift in national security strategy and defense spending to counter evolving threats.

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Nova Scotia Power Confirms Ransomware Attack, Refuses to Pay Ransom

Nova Scotia Power confirmed a ransomware attack around March 19th, resulting in the theft of customer data including credit histories, social insurance numbers, and bank account data; the company refused to pay the ransom, citing sanctions laws and law enforcement guidance, and is providing affected...

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Common Smartphone PINs Pose Significant Security Risk

Analysis of 29 million PINs from data breaches revealed the 50 most commonly used codes, highlighting the security risks of easily guessable four-digit PINs and emphasizing the need for stronger authentication methods.

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Millions of Passwords and PINs Leaked: Urgent Security Warning

A recent report revealed the 20 most frequently used passwords and 50 common PIN codes, highlighting a serious security vulnerability and emphasizing the need for users to change their credentials immediately due to the ease with which these can be hacked, especially with AI tools.

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NYC Crypto Investor Arrested for Kidnapping, Torture

A cryptocurrency investor, John Woeltz, and a 24-year-old woman, Beatrice Folchi, were arrested in NYC after allegedly kidnapping and torturing Woeltz's 28-year-old former Italian business partner for two weeks in a SoHo townhouse to steal cryptocurrency passwords; the victim escaped and called the ...

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