data theft

IRS Warns Tax Pros of ‘Barrage’ of Phishing Scams
IRS Warns Tax Pros of ‘Barrage’ of Phishing Scams
July 16, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

The IRS is warning tax professionals of a rise in scams designed to steal taxpayer information. The tax agency and its “Security Summit” partners —...

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Sonar Launches Service Identifying Compromised Customer Data
Sonar Launches Service Identifying Compromised Customer Data
July 10, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

Fraud data sharing consortium Sonar has launched a new service that helps banks and FinTechs verify if their customer data has been compromised in a breach...

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Report: Hacker Stole Details of OpenAI’s Tech
Report: Hacker Stole Details of OpenAI’s Tech
July 05, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

OpenAI was reportedly hacked last year, raising security fears at the artificial intelligence company. The hacker accessed the company’s in-house messaging system and made off...

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2024 Is Already the Year of the Cyberattack
2024 Is Already the Year of the Cyberattack
July 04, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

It’s the summer of steals, not the summer of deals, for businesses suffering cyber breaches. That’s because, as the world goes digital, fraudsters are constantly...

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CDK Global Hackers Tied to 96 Cyberattacks in Past Year
CDK Global Hackers Tied to 96 Cyberattacks in Past Year
June 28, 2024  |  Fraud Attack

The hackers who struck car dealership software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform CDK Global on June 18 and 19 are reportedly affiliated with a Russia-based group called BlackSuit. This cybercriminal...

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Neiman Marcus Reports Data Breach Affecting 64,472 Customers
Neiman Marcus Reports Data Breach Affecting 64,472 Customers
June 27, 2024  |  Fraud Attack

Neiman Marcus reported a data breach that affected 64,472 customers. The incident occurred on April 14 and was discovered on May 24, the retailer said...

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Will US Dealerships Shake Off CDK Attack By Independence Day?
Will US Dealerships Shake Off CDK Attack By Independence Day?
June 26, 2024  |  Security & Fraud

It is almost July Fourth, and summer holiday travel is about to enter its peak season. But despite the sunshine and blue skies, Americans planning...

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CDK Fallout Continues as Car Dealers Go Old School
CDK Fallout Continues as Car Dealers Go Old School
June 24, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

Software companies have taken over large swathes of the economy during the past few decades. And when something goes wrong with these software companies, something...

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TikTok Hit by Security Breach That Used Malicious Links
TikTok Hit by Security Breach That Used Malicious Links
June 04, 2024  |  Cybersecurity

TikTok reportedly dealt with a recent security breach when hackers targeted well-known brands and celebrities on the platform. The hackers sent malicious links through private...

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