Key Takeaways Cisco is looking into allegations of illegal access to client and business information. As a precaution, the business briefly shut down its DevHub portal that was accessible to the public. The business acknowledges that some files were accessed. After a threat actor claimed to have used a programming interface weakness to obtain company…
The CEO and founder of Telegram, Pavel Durov, was detained on an outstanding warrant on Sunday, August 25, upon landing his private jet in France. Fast-moving rumors about Durov’s detention spread throughout the messaging app community, social media, and tech sectors. Techopedia works to ascertain how Telegram users are being affected, what their concerns are,…
Data breaches are a constant concern in today’s digital age, and maintaining data security is becoming more difficult. The cost of responding to data breaches is rising in tandem with their severity and frequency. In just one year, the average cost of a data breach worldwide in 2024 rose by 10% to $4.88 million. In…
A long-standing security flaw in AMD CPUs known as Sinkclose may render affected computers essentially unfixable. Enrique Nissim and Krzysztof Okupski, security professionals at IOActive, revealed the vulnerability to Wired before to the Defcon hacking convention. The method takes advantage of a TClose feature that keeps older devices’ system management memory compatible. By tricking the…
GhostEmperor, a Chinese cyberespionage hacker group, has returned after disappearing since 2021. The group, known for targeting governments and telcos, has reintroduced its evasive technologies and continues persistent attacks. Syngia engaged an attacker on July 17 to protect a compromised client’s network and breached a victim’s partner. Researchers discovered the attacker used familiar tools, including…
Businesses are prioritizing cybersecurity spending and improving security measures to combat cybercriminals. However, vulnerabilities exist in weak passwords, VPN use, and network security gaps, making it crucial for businesses to address these issues. Threat actors have enhanced their techniques, making data protection a constant battle. Organizations must prepare for new and recurring cyber threats, especially…
PayPal is a convenient method for online store checkouts and enables seamless payment of higher-priced goods over four months. It’s preferred by tech-savvy consumers who prefer not to share their card numbers with multiple sellers. PayPal, a popular payment method for 426 million active users and 3.21 million websites, accounts for 42% of online payment…