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• Petco confirms major data breach involving customer data - Petco disclosed a data breach exposing customer Social Security numbers, financial account details, and driver's license information due to a software error.
• Fake Windows update pushes malware in new ClickFix attack - The ClickFix campaign disguises malware as legitimate Windows updates, using steganography to hide shellcode in PNG files and bypass security detection systems.
• Why scammers open bank accounts in your name - Criminals test stolen data by applying for deposit accounts in victims' names to prepare bigger attacks. Learn why banks won't share fraud details.
• Harvard hit by new breach after phone phishing attack - A phone phishing attack compromised Harvard's alumni and donor database, marking the second security incident at the university in recent months.
• FBI warns email users as holiday scams surge - Holiday email scams including non-delivery fraud and gift card schemes spike in November and December, costing victims hundreds of millions, FBI says.
• How 3.5B WhatsApp numbers were scraped and exposed - Researchers exploited WhatsApp's API vulnerability to scrape 3.5 billion phone numbers. Learn how this massive data breach happened and protect yourself.
• House Democrats and Republicans quietly discuss expanding personal security measures for lawmakers - Bipartisan lawmakers explore expanded security protections for Congress members, discussing dedicated staff positions and enhanced safety measures.
• Real Apple support emails used in new phishing scam - Scammers nearly stole an Apple account by exploiting the support system with authentic-looking tickets and phone calls, users can protect themselves with safety steps.
• Check if your passwords were stolen in huge leak - Threat intelligence firm Synthient uncovers one of the largest password exposures ever, prompting immediate security recommendations.