Data Security

The skimmer operates by establishing a WebRTC peer connection to a hard-coded IP address over UDP port 3479 to retrieve JavaScript code.

Employees don’t always realize the full risks of going outside the IT department and downloading “free” software.

The breach, attributed to the extortion gang World Leaks, reportedly exposed approximately 7.7 terabytes of data, including over 337,000 files.

The attackers leverage the applescript:// URL scheme to launch Script Editor with pre-filled malicious code.

Major luxury hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts had information from 21,775 of its employees exfiltrated in a ShinyHunters-claimed attack, which was initially confirmed in late February, SecurityWeek reports.

Google's decision to aim for a 2029 PQC deadline, ahead of the NSA's 2031 and the US government's 2035 goals, stems from new research indicating quantum computers could break current encryption much sooner than anticipated.

Snowflake confirmed unusual activity impacting a small number of its customers, stating the attacks did not exploit vulnerabilities in its own systems.