Data Breach

26
Jan
'26

Another huge leak of passwords is the tip of the infostealing iceberg

An unprotected database that spilled 149 million usernames and passwords to the web shines new light on how infostealing malware powers cybercrime.
4 min read
a black and white photo of a screen showing a Google/sign in to Chrome window with a username and password box.
14
Jan
'26

TriZetto failed to stop hackers stealing Americans' health data for a year

The health tech giant, which supports 200 million people, said hackers accessed sensitive personal and health data, and has begun notifying millions of victims.
4 min read
A long-exposure photo of rainbow light streaming from a keyboard's keys on a dark background.
08
Jan
'26

ClickFix attacks are increasingly devious, dangerous, and can hack you in an instant

These attacks spoof Windows errors, CAPTCHAs, and real login pages to trick victims into hacking themselves with malware that skirts common cyber defenses.
11 min read
a screenshot of a blue-screen-style windows error, which is actually a ClickFix attack. the text has been slightly blurred for effect.
14
Nov
'25

It's far too easy to find leaked passports and driver's licenses online

Passports and driver's licenses are easy to find online, thanks to a dizzying array of websites and apps that require a copy but aren't keeping the data safe.
5 min read
It's far too easy to find leaked passports and driver's licenses online
04
Oct
'25

Discord says users' government IDs used for age checks stolen by hackers

Thanks to age verification laws, expect more data breaches of users' government-issued passports and driver's licenses.
3 min read
Discord says users' government IDs used for age checks stolen by hackers
20
Sep
'25

Cyberattack on check-in system sparks delays at European airports

The ransomware attack on a defense contractor's systems prevented traveler check-ins and baggage drops at airports in Europe. (Updated)
2 min read
a photo showing a departures board at a U.K. airport.
04
Sep
'25

How to read and understand a data breach notice

Understanding the contents of a data breach notice can help you take measured, reasonable action to protect yourself and others following a cybersecurity incident.
14 min read
How to read and understand a data breach notice
26
Aug
'25

Salesforce instances targeted in new 'widespread' wave of data thefts

Salesloft confirmed a security incident affecting customers who integrate cloud data with its Drift product, the latest wave of data thefts targeting Salesforce instances. (Updated)
4 min read
Salesforce instances targeted in new 'widespread' wave of data thefts