GPS Tracking Firm Hapn Exposes Thousands of Customer Names Due to Website Bug
A security researcher discovers a website bug in GPS tracking firm Hapn, exposing the names of thousands of customers, including their workplaces and affiliations.
Cybersecurity
Nigerian Government Websites Under Siege: Hackers Intensify Attacks, Seize NBS Platform
Cybercriminals have escalated attacks on Nigerian government websites, with the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS) being the latest target, highlighting the alarming surge in cybercrime in Africa, estimated to be over $4 billion.
McDonald's India Delivery System Exposes Customer Data Due to Security Flaws
A security researcher discovered multiple vulnerabilities in McDonald's India's delivery system, exposing customer and driver personal information, including names, email addresses, and phone numbers.
US Govt Urges Top Officials to Boost Device Security Amid Chinese Telecom Breaches
CISA advises senior politicians and officials to enable advanced security features, use end-to-end encrypted messaging apps, and protect against SIM-swapping attacks.
Rapido Fixes Security Flaw Exposing User and Driver Personal Info
Ride-hailing platform Rapido fixes security issue exposing user and driver personal info, including names, email addresses, and phone numbers, following exclusive report by TechCrunch.
Apple's Spyware Notifications: A Game Changer for Accountability Research
Apple's decision to notify victims of government spyware attacks has been a turning point for accountability research, but experts say the company should stop short of investigating individual attacks.
US Prosecutors Charge Russian-Israeli National in Connection with LockBit Ransomware Gang
Rostislav Panev, a dual Russian-Israeli national, faces extradition to the US for his alleged role in the notorious LockBit ransomware gang, responsible for over $500 million in ransom payments.
NSO Group Held Liable for Pegasus Spyware Attacks on 1,400 WhatsApp Users
WhatsApp wins lawsuit against NSO Group, maker of Pegasus spyware, over attacks on 1,400 devices, including those of journalists, activists, and politicians.
US Judge Rules NSO Group Breached Hacking Laws with WhatsApp Spyware
A US federal judge has held NSO Group liable for targeting 1,400 WhatsApp users with its Pegasus spyware, violating hacking laws and WhatsApp's terms of service.