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Nexx Security Components Aren't Safe, Say Security Experts

Nexx is a home security company that specializes in internet-connected security devices such as alarms, garage door openers, cameras, plugs, and more. The company works to make homes safer and to help with home automation goals. Unfortunately, it appears that Nexx products are vulnerable to some major security issues, and it doesn't appear that the company is actively working to fix the issues.

Common OfferUp Scams to Watch Out For

One of the hottest online trends is auction sites selling everything from toys to cars and items tucked away in a closet. Sites such as Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and Decluttr, provide a way for anyone to sell anything. eBay and Craigslist began the craze of selling unwanted household items back in 1995. These sites sought to bring together buyers and sellers in an open and honest marketplace. Both companies expanded rapidly beyond collectibles into any saleable item.

MSI Must Pay $4 Million Ransom to Stop a 1.5TB Data Leak

MSI is a huge PC parts manufacturer that's responsible for creating laptops, servers, graphics cards, motherboards, peripherals, and more. The company has an annual revenue greater than 6.5 billion USD and is known around the world for being part of the computer world. MSI was supposedly hit by a ransomware attack by a gang known as Money Message, and it's believed that the massive company lost a substantial amount of information as a result of this attack.

KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell Parent Company Discloses the Details of a Recent Data Breach

Yum!, a massive worldwide food brand, operates over 55,000 restaurants in a total of 155 countries. The brand has more than 36,000 employees and owns restaurants like KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, among others. The brand was recently hit by a data breach that may have exposed some of its employees as well as some customers. This is a real issue that should have people a bit concerned.

Over 10,000 Students Hit By Hawaii Maui College Data Breach

The University of Hawaii Maui College is one of ten branches of the Hawaii public university college system. The school is located in Maui and serves more than 2,500 students annually. This public university is one of many that recently suffered from a data breach exposing students to possible identity theft risks.

Key US Military Documents are Released in Recent Data Breach

Recently, classified military documents have been showing up on social media sites around the internet. These documents are primarily about the war in Ukraine, and some released were Top Secret documents. Both the Pentagon and the Justice Department are concerned about this latest leak, and the classified documents could do real harm to the military's efforts if they keep being posted online.

Common Etsy Scams to Avoid

Etsy, since 2005, has been a marketplace for millions of small business owners, selling everything from jewelry to toys. Without a doubt, an online criminal is lurking around every virtual corner. It is estimated that nearly six to eight million individual shop owners are doing business on the Etsy platform. One of the significant aspects of using Etsy to sell your goods is they offer fraud protection in which they pay for any fraudulent transaction under $250.

Blue Shield of California Suffers a Data Leak Through Vendor Fortra: Over 63,000 Exposed to Breach

Blue Shield of California is one of the largest healthcare providers in the state of California. The health insurance company is nonprofit and delivers insurance to Californians all over the state. Hundreds of thousands of residents rely on the provider for their health insurance, and they trust the company with vast amounts of personal and health information.

What is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) Attack?

Successful hackers have the ability to find a specific vulnerability and turn it into millions of dollars if the account is large enough. Good hackers keep it simple by using the browser as a means to attack unwitting users. Cross-site request forgery, commonly called CSRF, is an innovative attack method in which hackers use header and form data to exploit the trust a website has in a user’s browser.

New Jersey-Based Uber Drivers May Have Been Exposed in Latest Data Breach

Driving for companies like Uber is always risky, as you never know who you will pick up, where you will have to take them, and if your vehicle could break down. However, drivers should not have to worry about their identities while driving. Uber was just hit by a cyber attack back in December that hurt more than 77,000 employees, and it seems the company is suffering from another serious data loss that could impact some of its drivers, yet again.