Topic: two-factor authentication
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GitHub Tightens npm Security After Shai-Hulud Attack
The npm registry faces increasing threats from attacks like phishing campaigns and the self-propagating "Shai-Hulud" worm, leading GitHub to implement new security measures to protect the software supply chain. GitHub is strengthening authentication by requiring two-factor authentication (2FA) fo...
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Plex Data Breach: Users Urged to Change Passwords, Upgrade Servers
Plex has confirmed a security breach involving unauthorized access to customer emails, usernames, and securely hashed passwords, but no payment information was compromised. The company advises all users to reset their passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and log out from all devices to en...
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Google Denies Gmail Scam Risk – But You Still Need to Do This
Google denies recent claims of increased scam risks for Gmail users on desktops and laptops, asserting that its security systems are strong and block over 99.9% of threats. Users are advised to enhance account security by regularly updating passwords and enabling two-factor authentication, while ...
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Plex Urges Password Reset Following New Data Breach
Plex is advising all users to reset their passwords immediately after an unauthorized party accessed a restricted database, compromising email addresses, usernames, and securely hashed passwords. The company recommends users change their passwords via a provided link and sign out of all connected...
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Urgent: Change Your Plex Password Now
Plex has experienced a security breach where an unauthorized party accessed customer data, including email addresses, usernames, and securely hashed passwords. The company has addressed the vulnerability and recommends users immediately reset their passwords and enable two-factor authentication f...
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Massive Supply-Chain Attack Hits 2B+ Weekly Downloads
A software supply-chain attack compromised nearly two dozen npm packages with two billion weekly downloads, making it one of the most extensive digital infiltrations ever recorded. The breach began when a key maintainer fell for a phishing email, allowing attackers to embed malicious code that hi...
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Ring denies security breach amid user reports of suspicious logins
Ring users received false security alerts about unauthorized logins due to a backend glitch that displayed incorrect login dates, not actual breaches. Customers reported suspicious device names and foreign IP addresses, but Ring attributed these to legacy logins, though skepticism remains. Ring a...
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Overcoming Cybersecurity Fears to Pursue Your Dreams
Pursuing a creative career doesn’t have to be hindered by cybersecurity fears, as practical solutions like guest WiFi networks, dedicated business internet plans, and mobile hotspots can protect your work and clients. Protect your digital assets with robust antivirus software, VPNs, and encrypted...
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Sign Up for Amazon Prime: A Quick & Easy Guide
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days on October 7th-9th offers exclusive holiday discounts for Prime members, similar to Black Friday deals. Prime membership includes benefits like fast shipping and Prime Video, with options to share accounts and various pricing plans starting from $6.99 monthly. New membe...
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Google Denies Major Gmail Breach, Insists Security Is Strong
Google has officially denied reports of a massive Gmail security breach, stating that no widespread compromise of user data has occurred and that the service remains secure. The confusion arose from unrelated incidents, including a limited breach of a corporate server with no exposure of sensitiv...
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Unpatched OnePlus Flaw Lets Malicious Apps Send Texts
A security flaw in OnePlus's OxygenOS allows malicious apps to silently read SMS messages and metadata without user permission, posing a significant privacy risk. The vulnerability, CVE-2025-10184, stems from flawed security configurations in modified Android components, enabling blind SQL inject...
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Rust Developers Targeted in New Phishing Campaign
A new phishing campaign is targeting Rust developers via emails that mimic official security breach notifications from the Rust Foundation, attempting to steal GitHub credentials. The fraudulent messages directed users to a fake login portal, but officials confirmed no actual breach occurred and ...
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OnePlus SMS Vulnerability Puts Your Phone at Risk
A serious security vulnerability in OnePlus smartphones running OxygenOS 12 or newer allows apps to silently access SMS and MMS messages without user permission, posing a major privacy risk. The flaw stems from OnePlus's modifications to an Android core component and has been acknowledged by the ...
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