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.

Microsoft: New Outlook security changes coming to personal accounts

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Microsoft has announced new cybersecurity enhancements for Outlook personal email accounts as part of its 'Secure Future Initiative,' including the deprecation of basic authentication (username + password) by September 16, 2024.

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Frontier warns 750,000 of a data breach after extortion threats

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Frontier Communications is warning 750,000 customers that their information was exposed in a data breach after an April cyberattack claimed by the RansomHub ransomware operation.

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New Fog ransomware targets US education sector via breached VPNs

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A new ransomware operation named 'Fog' launched in early May 2024, is using compromised VPN credentials to breach the networks of educational organizations in the U.S.

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PHP fixes critical RCE flaw impacting all versions for Windows

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A new PHP for Windows remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability has been disclosed, impacting all releases since version 5.x, potentially impacting a massive number of servers worldwide.

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Check-in terminals used by thousands of hotels leak guest info

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Ariane Systems self check-in systems installed at thousands of hotels worldwide are vulnerable to a kiosk mode bypass flaw that could allow access to guests' personal information and the keys for other rooms.

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Top Breaches Cost ($) of 2024

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Source: IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024