BOCA RATON, FL - ADT Inc. has confirmed a data breach involving unauthorized access to portions of its systems, raising concerns about the exposure of customer information tied to residential and commercial security services. The company disclosed that the incident was linked to compromised credentials, allowing an external party to access certain internal or third-party systems. While ADT has stated that its core monitoring services remain fully operational, the breach … [Read more...]
New Report Shows Where Americans Are Most Likely to Be Hacked; Nevada #1 State
PALM, BEACH, FL - A new nationwide analysis of cybercrime data is shedding light on where Americans face the highest risk of being hacked, revealing sharp differences between states and raising broader questions about data protection, consumer exposure, and the growing cost of digital fraud. According to a 2026 report by IP address provider Floxy, residents in certain states are significantly more likely to fall victim to cybercrime, with identity theft, phishing scams, … [Read more...]
Phishing Has Evolved – The Scam Isn’t the Fake Email, It’s the Real Phone Call
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Phishing isn’t new. Spam isn’t new. Most of it is easy to spot and easier to ignore. What is new is how it’s being delivered. Recently, I experienced a more coordinated scam than usual - one that didn’t begin with an email at all. It began with a phone call - and that distinction matters more than most people realize. The first contact was an automated call referencing suspicious activity on my account. It mentioned a login attempt in Carson City, … [Read more...]
Verification Code Scams: Never Share an OTP You Didn’t Initiate or Request
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - One-time verification codes - often sent via text message, email, or authentication apps - are designed to protect your accounts. These codes act as a second layer of security, confirming that the person attempting to log in is truly you. However, the very system meant to protect users has become one of the most commonly exploited tools in modern fraud. Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting individuals by manipulating them into sharing these … [Read more...]
Typo Domains Now Outnumber Defensive Registrations for Many Major Brands
PALM BEACH, FL - The scale of domain name abuse targeting the world’s most recognizable brands has reached a new threshold, according to a January 2026 analysis examining typo and lookalike domain registrations across the internet’s most visited websites. Research released by Decodo, a web data infrastructure and proxy services provider that studies large-scale online activity and domain abuse trends, shows that more than 28,000 deceptive domain variations tied to just 20 … [Read more...]
Apache-Level WordPress Hardening: Why Smart Site Owners Block Attack Endpoints
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Most WordPress security advice focuses on plugins, dashboards, and application settings. That is useful, but it is not where the strongest protection begins. Real security, and real performance protection, starts one layer earlier: at the web server itself. Today I implemented a set of Apache configuration rules that block common WordPress attack endpoints before WordPress executes, before PHP runs, and before server resources are consumed. This is … [Read more...]
Report: ID Verification Service for Auto Dealers Breach Exposed Millions of Records
SOUTHFIELD, MI - A newly surfaced dark-web listing claims that 700Credit, a provider of credit-reporting and identity-verification services for auto dealers, suffered a substantial data breach in late October 2025 - potentially exposing more than eight million customer records. What the Listing Claims According to the listing, the compromised database includes highly sensitive consumer information commonly handled by credit-reporting services - full names, Social … [Read more...]
Microsoft Warns Advertisers of New OAuth Consent Phishing Threat Targeting Users
REDMOND, WA - Microsoft has issued a new security alert to users of its Microsoft Advertising platform, warning of a wave of OAuth consent phishing attacks - a sophisticated form of credential theft designed to look completely legitimate. In its notice, Microsoft explained that malicious actors are sending out fake login or permission prompts that appear identical to the company’s official consent screens. Once a user clicks “Accept”, the attacker gains access to sensitive … [Read more...]
October: National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Is Your Business Truly Protected?
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Every October, businesses across the country are reminded of a simple but critical truth: cybersecurity is no longer optional. As cybercriminals refine their tactics, small and medium-sized businesses have increasingly become their top targets. Phishing emails, ransomware, and malware aren’t just problems for Fortune 500 companies - they’re threats to any business with valuable data and daily digital operations. This year’s National Cybersecurity … [Read more...]
Massive “Combo List 93M” Surfaces on Dark Web, Exposing Millions of Emails
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - A newly circulated credential database called Combo List 93M has emerged on underground forums, raising concerns for millions of email account holders. The massive compilation - reportedly containing over 93 million records - is being distributed within cybercriminal communities for use in credential-stuffing and phishing campaigns. What Is Combo List 93M? Unlike a traditional “data breach” tied to a single company, Combo List 93M appears to be an … [Read more...]
TransUnion Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 4.4 Million Consumers
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - TransUnion, one of the nation’s three major credit reporting agencies, has confirmed a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information of more than 4.4 million U.S. consumers. The incident was discovered on July 30, 2025, just two days after hackers gained access to a third-party application used by TransUnion’s U.S. consumer support operations. While the company stressed that its core credit databases and credit reports were not compromised, … [Read more...]
Hackers Claim PayPal Credential Dump Exposes 15.8 Million Accounts
SAN JOSE, CA - A massive set of PayPal login credentials has surfaced for sale on a dark web marketplace, with hackers alleging it contains information on nearly 15.8 million accounts worldwide. The dataset reportedly includes email addresses, plaintext passwords, and associated PayPal login URLs - a combination that, if authentic, could enable criminals to commit widespread identity theft and financial fraud. Hackers’ Claims The seller is advertising the database, … [Read more...]
Aflac Hit by Sophisticated Cyberattack: What Victims, Businesses Need to Know
COLUMBUS, GA - Aflac Incorporated, a leading supplemental insurance provider, disclosed that its U.S. systems suffered a cyberattack on June 12, 2025, potentially exposing sensitive customer data. The breach was quickly contained, but it may have compromised claims information, health records, Social Security numbers, and other personal identifiers. What We Know So Far Potential Data Exposure Aflac’s Response Broader Industry Implications What Affected … [Read more...]
Record-Breaking Data Leak Exposes 16 Billion Credentials Including Session Tokens
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - A massive trove of approximately 16 billion username-password combinations—along with session tokens and cookies - has surfaced on unsecured servers, cybersecurity researchers confirmed. The cache appears to be an aggregate of around 30 previously known data sets, sourced from malware-based credential thefts and older breaches, rather than a fresh, single-source attack. Security analysts emphasize the sheer volume of data makes it impossible to … [Read more...]
Records From 2024 AT&T Data Breach Are Once Again For Sale On The Dark Web
PALM BEACH, FL - A massive trove of nearly 90 million AT&T customer records, including Social Security numbers and other sensitive information, has resurfaced for sale on the dark web, reigniting concerns over personal data security. The data were first posted to a Russian-language cybercrime forum on May 15 and reappeared on June 3, with cybersecurity researchers confirming these are decrypted records - mostly repackaged from previous breaches. AT&T indicates … [Read more...]