Category: computer security
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Hackers Target School Software Firm, Exposing Data of 30 Million Students and Staff
The PowerSource Breach: A Major Data Leak in Education Technology Hackers have managed to extract sensitive records from PowerSchool’s student information system, potentially exposing the personal details of students and staff across thousands of school districts. This breach includes names, dates of birth, contact information, limited medical alert data, and Social Security numbers. The unauthorized…
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Microsoft’s July Update Fixes 570 Windows Vulnerabilities, 3 Exploited Immediately
The Urgency of Patching for Microsoft and SharePoint Users Organizations using Microsoft Windows and SharePoint Server are under immediate pressure to apply patches following the July 2026 Patch Tuesday release. This update addressed a total of 570 vulnerabilities across Microsoft’s product line, with at least three flaws already being exploited by attackers before the fixes…
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Stronger Penalties for Data Breaches, Experts Advise
Cybersecurity Experts Call for Fines on Companies After Major Data Breach A major data breach involving the personal information of over 1 million individuals has sparked urgent calls from cybersecurity experts for stricter penalties against companies that fail to protect consumer data. The incident, linked to a leading Hong Kong appliance distributor, has raised concerns…
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Top Browser Extensions to Uninstall Immediately
Browser extensions can significantly enhance your online experience by offering a range of useful features. These tools can block advertisements, save login credentials, find discounts, correct grammar, adjust page colors, download videos, manage multiple tabs, and perform numerous other functions that you might not have realized you needed until a pop-up suggested them. However, the…
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Essential browser extensions to uninstall immediately
Browser extensions can significantly enhance your online experience by offering a range of useful features. These tools can block advertisements, save login credentials, find discounts, correct grammar, adjust page colors, download videos, manage multiple tabs, and perform numerous other functions that you may not have realized you needed until a pop-up suggested them. However, the…
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FBI Issues Warning: Microsoft Outlook, OneDrive, Teams Users Targeted by Phishing Scam
A fresh online fraud is focusing on Microsoft 365, one of the most widely utilized work tools, as reported by areportfrom the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. Microsoft 365, which is utilized by numerous individuals for both personal home office purposes and, in many instances, as a necessary system for communication and efficiency during…
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Three Ways to Protect Microsoft 365 from Kali365 Phishing
The FBI has issued a warning about aNew Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) tool aimed at Microsoft 365 accountsin a complicated yet user-friendly initiative. The Kali365 PhaaS offering enables cybercriminals to achieve long-term access to Microsoft 365 systems by acquiring ‘OAuth’ tokens through AI-created phishing messages that redirect users to authentic Microsoft verification sites. If the attacker possesses…
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Microsoft Blocks Security Researcher After Windows 11 BitLocker Exploit Leak
Earlier this month, security expert and researcher “Chaotic Eclipse” (also referred to as Nightmare-Eclipse) released a zero-day vulnerability calledYellowKey, which enabled them toAccess BitLocker-encrypted drives on Windows 11 using a basic USB stick. Can’t think of any other explanation besides the fact that this was done on purpose. Also, for some reason, only Windows 11…
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UAE Cyber Security Council, Siemens partner to strengthen OT cyber resilience
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) — The UAE Cyber Security Council and Siemens have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in cybersecurity across critical infrastructure and industrial sectors, with the aim of securing operational technology (OT) environments across the UAE’s industrial landscape. The MoU, signed on the sidelines of the fifth…
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This iPhone Feature Might Expose You to Hacker Attacks
A critical alert has been released regarding a widely used iPhone function that might expose you to potential hacker attacks. AirPlay is a technology developed by Apple for wirelessly transmitting music, videos, images, or mirroring your display from iOS phones, Mac computers, and other Apple gadgets to compatible devices such as televisions, speakers, and others.…