The Information Highway

The Information Highway

Bill Toulas is a technology writer and infosec news reporter with over a decade of experience working on various online publications. An open source advocate and Linux enthusiast, is currently finding pleasure in following hacks, malware campaigns, and data breach incidents, as well as by exploring the intricate ways through which tech is swiftly transforming our lives.

Blackwood hackers hijack WPS Office update to install malware

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A previously unknown advanced threat actor tracked as 'Blackwood' is using sophisticated malware called NSPX30 in cyberespionage attacks against companies and individuals.


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Microsoft reveals how hackers breached its Exchange Online accounts

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Microsoft confirmed that the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service hacking group, which hacked into its executives' email accounts in November 2023, also breached other organizations as part of this malicious campaign.


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Bitwarden adds passkey support to log into web password vaults

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The open-source Bitwarden password manager has announced that all users can now log into their web vaults using a passkey instead of the standard username and password pairs.


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Data breach at healthcare tech firm impacts 4.5 million patients

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HealthEC LLC, a provider of health management solutions, suffered a data breach that impacts close to 4.5 million individuals who received care through one of the company's customers.


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Nearly 11 million SSH servers vulnerable to new Terrapin attacks

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Almost 11 million internet-exposed SSH servers are vulnerable to the Terrapin attack that threatens the integrity of some SSH connections.


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Top Breaches Of 2023

Customers Affected In T-Mobile Breach
Accounts Affected In MOVEit Breach
Customers Affected In MCNA Insurance Data Breach
Individuals Affected In PharMerica Data Breach
Users Affected In ChatGPT Major Data Breach
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