March 15, 2024 at 04:45AM Google has introduced an enhanced version of Safe Browsing, offering real-time, privacy-preserving URL protection to prevent users from visiting potentially harmful sites. By shifting to server-side checks, Google aims to improve the detection of phishing attempts and protect user privacy. The new approach involves obfuscating URLs and using encrypted hash … Read more
March 14, 2024 at 12:09PM Google has enhanced Safe Browsing in Chrome, providing real-time protection by checking sites against a server-side list of bad domains, aiming to block 25% more phishing attempts. This server-side approach ensures timely updates and efficient storage, improving user privacy. The update is rolling out to Chrome users on desktop and … Read more
January 8, 2024 at 12:41PM Leading U.S. mortgage lender loanDepot confirmed a ransomware attack that encrypted data, affecting customer payment portals and prompting system shutdowns. An investigation is underway with external experts’ assistance, including notifications to law enforcement. Although the impact is being assessed, concerns arise over potential data exposure. Previously, loanDepot reported a 2022 … Read more
December 29, 2023 at 06:12AM EasyPark Group, Europe’s largest parking app operator, revealed a data breach affecting customer information after a cyberattack on December 10. Limited customer data, including name, phone number, and partial bank/card numbers, was compromised. No unauthorized transactions occurred, and authorities have been notified. EasyPark has reassured users and continues to provide … Read more
November 4, 2023 at 12:30PM Ace Hardware, the American hardware retailers’ cooperative, is facing disruptions in operations after a cyberattack on October 29. The attack impacted key IT systems, including ACENET, Warehouse Management Systems, and the retailer’s mobile assistant. Shipments and deliveries have been disrupted, and online orders remain suspended. The company has not disclosed … Read more