The staggering 198.3 gigabytes of misconfigured database contained more than 260,000 records including customer selfies with unredacted credit cards. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler recently uncovered a misconfigured cloud database that had left a wealth of sensitive data exposed. The affected database contained records attributed to customers of BuyGoods.com, alternatively recognized in the industry as Softwareproject. […]
The Russian firm Operation Zero has announced a staggering $20m reward for hacking tools capable of compromising iPhones and Android devices. The company unveiled this increased payout on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, aiming to attract top-tier researchers and developer teams to collaborate with their platform. Under this program, Operation Zero is willing to pay […]
Pension providers reported a staggering quadruple-digit percentage increase in data breaches to the UK regulator last year, according to new data compiled by professional services firm RPC. The London-based practice analyzed reports to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the year to June 30 2023. It found that the pension sector suffered just six cyber-attacks […]
Chatbots are surging in popularity, with ChatGPT notably reaching a staggering 180.5 million unique visitors in August 2023. These bots are revolutionizing numerous industries, ranging from healthcare and travel to content creation and sales, offering businesses a more efficient way to engage with customers and cut labor costs. AI-powered service desks, for instance, streamline customer […]
SaaS applications are the backbone of modern businesses, constituting a staggering 70% of total software usage. Applications like Box, Google Workplace, and Microsoft 365 are integral to daily operations. This widespread adoption has transformed them into potential breeding grounds for cyber threats. Each SaaS application presents unique security challenges, and the landscape constantly evolves as […]