Iran’s government says it shut down internet to protect against cyberattacks

The government cited the recent hacks on Bank Sepah and cryptocurrency exchange Nobite as reasons to shut down internet access to virtually all Iranians.

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16 billion passwords leaked from Apple, Google, more: Here are the facts and how to protect yourself

Wondering if your information is posted online from a data breach? Here’s how to check if your accounts are at risk and what to do next.

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New Detection Method Uses Hackers’ Own Jitter Patterns Against Them

A new detection method from Varonis Threat Labs turns hackers’ sneaky random patterns into a way to catch hidden cyberattacks. Learn about Jitter-Trap and how it boosts cybersecurity defenses.

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Telecom Giant Viasat Is Latest Salt Typhoon Victim

The communications company shared the discoveries of its investigation with government partners, but there is little information they can publicly disclose other than that there seems to be no impact to customers.

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How Cyberwarfare Changes the Face of Geopolitical Conflict

As geopolitical tensions rise, the use of cyber operations and hacktivists continues to grow, with the current conflict between Israel and Iran showing the new face of cyber-augmented war.

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I found the easiest way to delete myself from the internet (and you shouldn’t wait to use it, too)

If you’re looking for a data removal service that can remove you from data broker sales lists and people search websites, Incogni should be on your radar. Here’s why.

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Krispy Kreme: Over 160,000 people had data stolen during November 2024 cyberattack

A Krispy Kreme spokesperson said the “vast majority of those affected are Krispy Kreme employees, members of their families, and former employees.”

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In Other News: Viasat Hacked by China, Washington Post Cyberattack, Crowhammer

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: China’s Salt Typhoon targeted Viasat, Washington Post emails compromised in hack, Rowhammer attack named Crowhammer.

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How to Lock Down the No-Code Supply Chain Attack Surface

Securing the no-code supply chain isn’t just about mitigating risks — it’s about enabling the business to innovate with confidence.

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Aflac says it stopped ransomware attack launched by ‘sophisticated cybercrime group’

Insurance industry giant Aflac said it disrupted a cyberattack within hours of discovering it and is now working to determine how much data was potentially breached in the incident.

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