In December 2024, Cyberhaven fell victim to a sophisticated cyberattack that exploited a phishing campaign targeting its Chrome Web Store account. This breach compromised over 400,000 users by injecting malicious code into its browser extension, exfiltrating sensitive data such as cookies and session tokens. The incident has drawn significant attention due to Cyberhaven's role as a cybersecurity provider and the broader implications for browser extension security.

Identity thieves will do anything to get your Social Security Number (SSN). It's a very important piece of personal information. Locking your SSN is a proactive way to protect your name and money from fraud. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that over 1.4 million Americans were victims of identity theft in 2022. Many of these crimes involved stolen Social Security numbers. To lower these risks, you need to learn how to safely lock your Social Security Number.

Let’s be real: your “smart” devices might be the dumbest thing in your house when it comes to your data protection and security. That baby monitor? Hackable. Your home camera? Vulnerable. Even your voice assistant could be spilling secrets you didn’t know it heard. And what about your home router, the nerve center of your connected devices? It’s often an overlooked Achilles’ heel in home security.

Data security is vital to your organization’s well-being. A single data breach costs $4.88 million on average, according to IMB’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024. Besides financial losses, data exfiltration may damage a brand’s reputation, cause operational disruptions, and result in legal actions. Therefore, giving maximum attention to your cybersecurity measures and constantly enhancing them is a must.

Attributed to Michael Pride, Senior Sales Director – APAC, Protegrity In recent years, Australia’s healthcare sector has faced significant challenges regarding data privacy. With high-profile breaches exposing sensitive patient information, the responsibility for safeguarding this data has shifted from individuals to organisations.

Proofpoint DLP provides comprehensive cloud-based data protection, making it a solid choice for companies that require cloud-first strategies. Trellix DLP, on the other hand, is better suited for modern enterprises that require robust protection with both on-premises and hybrid deployment options. In this article, we’ll analyze both platforms in-depth and see how they compare.

While cyber criminals continue to devise ever more creative ways to get into systems, the outcomes of repeat like a broken record: stolen data and lost money. It happened in again and again this year, but our pick proves the stakes are only getting higher with time. We'll explain the logic behind the list, impacts felt, and key takeaways.