Author: HackWatchit

Identity theft is a pervasive threat in today’s digital age, with various forms that can wreak havoc on individuals’ lives. In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network received more than 5.39 million consumer reports, with 19% of those reports attributed to identity theft.  Understanding the types of identity theft is crucial for safeguarding personal information and financial well-being. From the insidious tactics of new account fraud to the alarming consequences of medical identity theft, each method poses distinct risks and challenges. Here are six types of the most common forms of identity theft.    New Account Fraud  Using another’s…

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According to a cyber report earlier in 2024, 68% of breaches involved a non-malicious human element — but this isn’t just about individual employees making mistakes. It represents a massive vulnerability that’s costing enterprises billions in lost data, fraudulent transactions, and broken consumer trust. While cybercriminals traditionally focused on breaking through technical defenses, they’ve now transformed their approach to simply logging in using compromised credentials. They’re weaponizing social engineering, phishing and deepfakes — now supercharged by generative AI — to exploit human touchpoints across the enterprise at unprecedented scale. Every compromised employee account becomes a gateway to sensitive systems, customer data…

Recently, a significant global outage resulted in thousands of Windows computers being brought offline. The source of the outage was linked to a faulty CrowdStrike security update.McAfee has observed opportunistic scammers exploiting the current outage, which has disrupted essential systems across industries including banking, airlines, emergency services, and more, as well as consumers trying to access their Windows devices. Given the global impact of this outage, consumers are urged to remain highly vigilant to protect their personal information and ensure their data remains secure.   Affected Sectors and Services   The outage has severely impacted numerous high-profile services:  Banking: Major Australian banks…

Welcome to HackerNoon Company of the Week – a weekly series where we give the spotlight to an awesome tech company that is actively making its evergreen mark on the internet through great innovations and extreme resilience. All the data and information are taken from HackerNoon’s tech company database, where we rank S&P 500 companies and top startups. This week, we introduce Spacecoin – a satellite telecommunications company, working on the world’s first decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) powered by blockchain. With values lie in Physical Decentralization, Borderless Accessibility, and Trust & Transparency, Spacecoin is set to provide a new…

Cyberattacks have become an unfortunate reality for businesses and individuals alike. The devastation caused by a cyberattack can be overwhelming, especially when it results in data breaches, financial losses, or a compromised reputation. However, one of the most dangerous consequences of a first cyberattack is the risk of a second cyberattack. Hackers often target organizations or individuals that have already been breached, as they may be more vulnerable or distracted in the recovery process. To prevent this from happening, it’s crucial to take swift action after a breach and implement comprehensive cybersecurity measures. Here’s a detailed guide on how to…

Topic: Launching Your Cybersecurity Career: A 2025 Beginner’s Guide Watch Now Abstract: With cyber threats on the rise, the demand for security professionals is constantly increasing. More and more IT professionals and technology students are aiming for a successful career in cybersecurity due to its growing popularity. This webinar will provide insights on breaking into the dynamic cybersecurity field in 2025. Additionally, it will shed light on the current landscape of cybersecurity, essential skills and certifications, and actionable strategies to land a job in infosec and achieve a successful career. The webinar will also focus on essential steps for building a…

Different sectors, different goals Recent events have got me thinking about AI as it relates to our civic institutions — think government, education, public libraries, and so on. We often forget that civic and governmental organizations are inherently deeply different from private companies and profit-making enterprises. They exist to enable people to live their best lives, protect people’s rights, and make opportunities accessible, even if (especially if) this work doesn’t have immediate monetary returns. The public library is an example I often think about, as I come from a library-loving and defending family — their goal is to provide books,…

Google has released patches for 43 vulnerabilities in Android’s March 2025 security update, including two zero-days exploited in targeted attacks. Serbian authorities have used one of the zero-days, a high-severity information disclosure security vulnerability (CVE-2024-50302) in the Linux kernel’s driver for Human Interface Devices, to unlock confiscated devices. The flaw was reportedly exploited as part of an Android zero-day exploit chain developed by Israeli digital forensics company Cellebrite to unlock confiscated devices. The exploit chain—which also includes a USB Video Class zero-day (CVE-2024-53104) patched last month and an ALSA USB-sound driver zero-day)—was found by Amnesty International’s Security Lab in mid-2024 while analyzing the logs found on a…