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fromLos Angeles Times
13 hours ago
Los Angeles

L.A. Metro confirms it was hacked. Weeks later, it's still getting systems back online

L.A. Metro shut down parts of its network due to detected hacking activity, while maintaining uninterrupted transit services.
fromTheregister
1 week ago
Information security

Voice phishing skyrockets as smooth crims talk their way in

Voice phishing became the second most common method for cybercriminals to gain access to IT systems in 2025.
US Elections
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Trump Order Gives US Postal Service Unprecedented Control Over Mail Voting

Donald Trump signed an executive order enhancing U.S. Postal Service oversight on mail-in voting, aiming to ensure voter integrity ahead of elections.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Canada Post is planning to end home delivery. Here's how community mailboxes will work | CBC News

Canada Post is transitioning to community mailboxes, ending home delivery due to financial challenges and a directive from Public Services and Procurement Canada.
#phishing
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

CERT-UA Impersonation Campaign Spread AGEWHEEZE Malware to 1 Million Emails

A phishing campaign impersonating CERT-UA distributed malware called AGEWHEEZE targeting various organizations in Ukraine.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Tax Season Means Phishing Season: How Individuals and Businesses Can Protect Themselves

Phishing attacks during tax season have become more sophisticated, leveraging generative AI to impersonate trusted entities like the IRS.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 week ago

Tycoon 2FA Fully Operational Despite Law Enforcement Takedown

Tycoon 2FA continues to operate despite international takedown efforts, facilitating phishing attacks and compromising accounts without alerts.
Privacy technologies
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

Apple Mail's 'Trusted Sender' Label Misused in New Phishing Scheme

Apple Mail's 'trusted sender' label can mislead users, allowing phishing scams to exploit perceived familiarity without verifying sender legitimacy.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

FedEx chooses partnerships over proprietary tech for its automation strategy | TechCrunch

FedEx partners with Berkshire Grey to develop robots for bulk package unloading, aiming to enhance warehouse automation.
#generative-ai
fromBig Think
3 days ago
Digital life

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.
Privacy technologies
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

New methods for assuring digital identity and authenticity

Generative AI is transforming content creation, increasing the need for reliable identity verification and authenticity in digital media.
Digital life
fromBig Think
3 days ago

3 ways to prove you're human online

Generative AI is rapidly increasing information production, leading to a potential scarcity of human-generated content and a need for new human verification methods.
Privacy technologies
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

New methods for assuring digital identity and authenticity

Generative AI is transforming content creation, increasing the need for reliable identity verification and authenticity in digital media.
Careers
fromZDNET
4 days ago

3 red flags that job posting is a scam - and how to verify safely

Job scams are on the rise, exploiting vulnerable job seekers with vague offers and promises of high pay for little work.
#usps
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 week ago

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

USPS will implement an 8% transportation surcharge on packages from April 26, 2023, to January 17, 2027, to cover operational costs.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
1 week ago

USPS transportation surcharge will make these types of packages more expensive to ship from the post office

USPS will implement an 8% transportation surcharge on packages from April 26, 2023, to January 17, 2027, to cover operational costs.
#mail-theft
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Mailbox Bandits Reel In Checks, Cops Sound Alarm

Brooklyn residents are warned about a rise in mail theft and check fraud, urging precautions to protect finances.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Brooklyn Mailbox Bandits Reel In Checks, Cops Sound Alarm

Brooklyn residents are warned about a rise in mail theft and check fraud, urging precautions to protect finances.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Royal Mail staff allege pressure to hide undelivered post to meet targets

Postal workers allege Royal Mail manipulates delivery performance metrics by hiding undelivered mail during inspections.
#reddit
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Reddit is weighing identity verification methods to combat its bot problem

Reddit is exploring Face ID and Touch ID for user verification to distinguish humans from bots.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Reddit is weighing identity verification methods to combat its bot problem

Reddit is exploring Face ID and Touch ID for user verification to distinguish humans from bots.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Don't be fooled by this fake court notice scam in Mass., NH, authorities warn

Authorities in Massachusetts and New Hampshire warn about fake court notices sent by scammers, urging the public to verify unexpected communications.
#usps-financial-crisis
Media industry
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

USPS warning raises stakes for mail-order prescriptions, higher postage prices

USPS faces imminent cash depletion within 12 months without congressional intervention, threatening mail delivery including critical prescription medications, while Amazon simultaneously reduces USPS volume by two-thirds.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

USPS warns it may not make it to 2027 without changes-starting with pricier stamps

USPS faces insolvency within 12 months without operational flexibility, pricing increases, and expanded borrowing authority to address 104 billion pieces of lost annual mail volume since 2006.
Media industry
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

USPS warning raises stakes for mail-order prescriptions, higher postage prices

USPS faces imminent cash depletion within 12 months without congressional intervention, threatening mail delivery including critical prescription medications, while Amazon simultaneously reduces USPS volume by two-thirds.
Washington DC
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

USPS warns it may not make it to 2027 without changes-starting with pricier stamps

USPS faces insolvency within 12 months without operational flexibility, pricing increases, and expanded borrowing authority to address 104 billion pieces of lost annual mail volume since 2006.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Amazon doesn't want the blame for the Post Office going under

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after contract expiration, citing the postal service's abrupt withdrawal from negotiations that could have generated billions in revenue.
#amazon-usps-contract-dispute
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
E-Commerce
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Amazon will reportedly cut its USPS shipments by at least two-thirds

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after the Postal Service ended contract negotiations in favor of a new competitive bidding process.
Washington DC
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

Amazon Plans to Slash USPS Shipments by Two-Thirds. Here's What That Means for the Postal Service.

Amazon plans to reduce USPS package shipments by two-thirds by fall, threatening the financially struggling postal service that delivered over one billion Amazon packages last year.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

CMS touts early uses of new biometric verification tools for Medicare.gov

CMS launched modern identity verification options (Login.gov, ID.me, CLEAR) on Medicare.gov, with 25% of users adopting them within five to six days and 60% of new accounts using these credentials.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Do You Need an Identity Protection Service for Safe Browsing?

Identity theft protection services function as insurance products offering reactive compensation for damages rather than active prevention, with coverage details and sub-benefit caps critically affecting actual protection value.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Cyberattack on vehicle breathalyzer company leaves drivers stranded across the US | TechCrunch

Intoxalock spokesperson Rachael Larson confirmed that the company had been hit by a cyberattack, stating that they took steps to temporarily pause some of their systems as a precautionary measure.
Information security
Deliverability
fromLitmus
4 weeks ago

Google Is Failing Your Perfectly Good DKIM-and Why That's a Good Thing

DKIM verifies email sender authenticity and prevents content tampering, with Google's strict validation protecting against phishing and spoofing while improving email deliverability.
#online-scams
Privacy professionals
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Larry Magid: Beware of online scams

Americans lost at least $16.6 billion to scams in 2024, with older adults over 60 losing more than $4.8 billion, primarily through phishing and romance scams that exploit trust and technology unfamiliarity.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Larry Magid: Beware of online scams

Americans lost at least $16.6 billion to scams in 2024, with older adults over 60 losing more than $4.8 billion, primarily through phishing and romance scams that exploit trust and technology unfamiliarity.
Miscellaneous
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Stolen mail recovered

Police recovered over 1,500 stolen mail pieces and arrested two suspects after a two-month investigation into postal theft at a Mountain View apartment complex.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 weeks ago

Identity has become malleable for cyber attackers

Modern cyberattacks combine psychological manipulation, deepfakes, voice phishing, and stolen data to breach even well-defended organizations without exploiting software vulnerabilities.
fromWordtothewise
2 weeks ago

SPF ?all

SPF records typically conclude with -all, ~all, ?all, or +all, each defining the authorization status of emails based on previous mechanisms.
Privacy technologies
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Vermont postal worker allegedly threw away mail she was supposed to deliver for months

Officers were first alerted to the discarded mail on the afternoon of Jan. 23, according to police. Upon finding the mail in a dumpster on Elm Street in North Troy, they determined that none of it was for that address. Police identified Morisseau as a person of interest and learned that she was a postal employee.
Boston
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Threat Actors Target the Entire Retail Supply Chain

Threat actors exploit shared supply chain vulnerabilities between wholesalers and retailers, with over 70% of retailers and 60% of wholesalers having exposed credentials, enabling widespread initial access.
Deliverability
fromWIRED
3 weeks ago

How to Avoid Getting Locked Out of Your Google Account

Set up Recovery Contacts and two-factor authentication to protect your Google account and regain access if locked out.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

FBI Investigating 'Suspicious' Cyber Activity on System Holding Sensitive Surveillance Information

The FBI is investigating suspicious activities on an internal system containing sensitive surveillance data, with an unidentified actor using sophisticated techniques to exploit network security controls.
Information security
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Urgent warning to all Gmail users over scam using security checks

A sophisticated scam mimics Google's security tool to steal Gmail credentials and device data through fake verification prompts and malicious PWA installation.
Privacy technologies
fromwww.socialmediatoday.com
3 weeks ago

Meta adds new scam protections to Facebook, WhatsApp and Messenger

Meta introduced scam prevention features across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger, and collaborated with law enforcement to arrest 21 scammers during a joint disruption operation.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Meta rolls out new scam detection tools to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger | TechCrunch

Meta launches scam detection tools across Facebook, WhatsApp, and Messenger to alert users about suspicious activity before engagement occurs.
Information security
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

NCSC Safety Net Retiring: 56% of UK Domains Still Vulnerable to Email Spoofing

UK organizations face a critical cybersecurity gap as NCSC retires Mail Check and Web Check by March 2026, requiring immediate DMARC enforcement adoption to prevent spoofing and phishing attacks.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

SIM Swaps Expose a Critical Flaw in Identity Security

SIM swap attacks exploit structural weaknesses in mobile-based identity verification, allowing criminals to intercept authentication codes and take over accounts by transferring victims' phone numbers to attacker-controlled SIM cards.
fromPCWorld
3 weeks ago

Phishing scammers weaponize ICE ragebait

The email seen by at least some customers of the Emma email platform was a phishing scam. Hackers hoped to inspire instant panic with the words, 'As part of our commitment to supporting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), we will be adding a Support ICE donation button to the footer of every email sent through our platform.'
Information security
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

US state laws push age checks into the operating system

Multiple US states are mandating operating systems collect and share user age data with app stores and online services to restrict minors from inappropriate content, creating compliance challenges for FOSS vendors.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 weeks ago

Where Multi-Factor Authentication Stops and Credential Abuse Starts

Many Windows authentication paths bypass MFA protections, allowing attackers to compromise networks using valid credentials despite MFA deployment on cloud applications.
#phishing-as-a-service
Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
4 weeks ago

Tycoon 2FA Phishing Platform Dismantled in Global Takedown

Europol and Microsoft led a coordinated takedown of Tycoon 2FA, a phishing-as-a-service platform responsible for 62% of phishing attempts blocked by Microsoft and affecting 96,000 victims worldwide.
Privacy technologies
fromSecurityWeek
4 weeks ago

Tycoon 2FA Phishing Platform Dismantled in Global Takedown

Europol and Microsoft led a coordinated takedown of Tycoon 2FA, a phishing-as-a-service platform responsible for 62% of phishing attempts blocked by Microsoft and affecting 96,000 victims worldwide.
Information security
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

OAuth phishers make 'check where the link points' advice ineffective

Attackers use phishing emails with malicious OAuth links containing broken parameters to redirect users to attacker-controlled destinations through legitimate identity providers.
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Mistaken identity results in mail theft in Saratoga

Vehicle burglary, grand theft, theft by credit card: Between 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 19 and 6:50 a.m. on Jan. 20, someone broke through a window of a vehicle parked in the 13000 block of Fortuna Court and stole a backpack containing a laptop, headphones and a wallet for a loss valued at approximately $2,330. The suspect then used a credit card in the wallet to make a fraudulent purchase totaling approximately $107.
California
Marketing tech
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

What to look for in business mailing technology - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Choosing appropriate business mailing technology improves communication efficiency, lowers costs, and enables scalable, automated workflows that enhance customer engagement and long‑term operational performance.
fromblog.logrocket.com
2 months ago

What are the key challenges in scaling MFA for large organizations? - LogRocket Blog

Most design specs break down in development because they're built for designers, not developers. This article shows how to write specs that reflect real-world logic, states, constraints, and platform behavior not just pixels. Rafael Basso Jan 20, 2026 11 min read A practical guide to AI in UX design, covering predictive UX, generative assistance, personalization, automation, and the risks of overusing AI. Shalitha Suranga Jan 14, 2026 11 min read
UX design
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Microsoft OAuth scams abuse redirects for malware delivery

Microsoft warns of ongoing OAuth abuse scams using phishing emails and URL redirects to deliver malware and compromise organizational devices, primarily targeting government and public-sector entities.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Scanning that QR code can leave you vulnerable. Here's how to protect yourself

QR codes are two-dimensional images with glyphs of various sizes that store not just numbers, but text. When scanned, your phone extracts the encoded information and can act on it. For example, QR codes often embed URLs, allowing you to scan, say, a parking meter to launch a webpage where you can pay online.
Privacy technologies
#email-fraud
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Those unsolicited credit card offers in your mailbox leave you vulnerable. Here's how to get them to stop

Unsolicited mailed credit card offers are legal, generated from credit bureau data, and can create financial and identity vulnerability if handled improperly.
Information security
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This New Travel Con Is So Real Looking It's Tricking Even the Most 'Scam Aware' Travelers-Here's How to Stay Safe

Urgent, personalized texts impersonating airlines or hotels trick travelers into clicking counterfeit links or calling scammers to steal login, payment, and travel-identifying information.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

PayPal Data Breach Led to Fraudulent Transactions

A PPWC loan application code error exposed a small number of customers' personal data for months, enabling fraudulent transactions that were later refunded.
Privacy professionals
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California's new tool for dodging spam and fraud passes 150K signups

California's DROP tool lets residents request data brokers delete much of their collected personal information, protecting against targeted ads, fraud, spam calls, and stalking.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Every day in every way, passwords are getting worse

Passwords remain ubiquitous, aging and increasingly vulnerable due to implementation flaws, password manager weaknesses, and AI-related risks.
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Half of all cyberattacks start in your browser: 10 essential tips for staying safe

Web browsers are among the top targets for today's cybercriminals, playing a role in nearly half of all security incidents, new research reveals. According to Palo Alto Networks' 2026 Global Incident Response report, an analysis of 750 major cyber incidents recorded last year across 50 countries found that, in total, 48% of cybercrime events involved browser activity. Individuals trying to connect to the web, including business employees, are exposed to cyberthreats on a daily basis.
Information security
Privacy technologies
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Biometrics are now a 'bedrock' of traveler identification, CBP official says

Facial recognition biometrics are rapidly expanding across U.S. border and airport operations, becoming central to identity verification despite privacy and civil rights concerns.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Brushing fraud: Britons told to beware of mystery parcels as new scam soars

Unexpected cheap parcels can be part of brushing fraud where criminals use stolen delivery details to post fake verified reviews and boost their online credibility.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Exclusive: US cargo tech company publicly exposed its shipping systems and customer data to the web

For the past year, security researchers have been urging the global shipping industry to shore up their cyber defenses after a spate of cargo thefts were linked to hackers. The researchers say they have seen elaborate hacks targeting logistics companies to hijack and redirect large amounts of their customers' products into the hands of criminals, in what has become an alarming collusion between hackers and real-life organized crime gangs.
Information security
Information security
fromMashable
2 months ago

How to tell if an Instagram password reset email is real

A bug caused Instagram to send legitimate, unnecessary password reset emails; no accounts were compromised and recipients were advised to delete the messages.
Information security
fromFortune
2 months ago

You probably use the same password for 30 different websites. It's time for a passkey. | Fortune

Passkeys offer secure, user-friendly authentication but adoption lags due to low awareness, misconceptions, AI concerns, and implementation challenges; treat passkeys as UX initiatives.
#tax-refund-scams
fromZDNET
2 months ago
Information security

This IRS text message scam keeps fooling people - 3 ways security experts avoid it

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Information security

No, the IRS didn't text or email you - 3 ways to protect yourself from scams

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Information security

This IRS text message scam keeps fooling people - 3 ways security experts avoid it

fromZDNET
2 months ago
Information security

No, the IRS didn't text or email you - 3 ways to protect yourself from scams

Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

What You Need to Know About the New LinkedIn Phishing Scheme

Attackers post LinkedIn-style comments claiming account restrictions to trick users into clicking lnkd.in links that lead to credential-harvesting pages.
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Fake Booking Emails Redirect Hotel Staff to Fake BSoD Pages Delivering DCRat

"For initial access, the threat actors utilize a fake Booking.com reservation cancellation lure to trick victims into executing malicious PowerShell commands, which silently fetch and execute remote code," researchers Shikha Sangwan, Akshay Gaikwad, and Aaron Beardslee said. The starting point of the attack chain is a phishing email impersonating Booking.com that contains a link to a fake website (e.g., "low-house[.]com").
Information security
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

11 steps to smarter Google account security

While you're thinking about third-party add-ons for your computer and phone, take a moment to review everything you have installed on both fronts and consider how many of those programs you actually still use. The fewer cracked windows you allow on your Google account, the better - and if you aren't even using something, there's no reason to keep it connected.
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fromTheregister
2 months ago

Crims hit the easy button for IT helpdesk scams

Custom voice-phishing kits sold on dark-web channels enable attackers to spoof authentication flows, intercept credentials and MFA codes, and orchestrate live helpdesk social-engineering.
fromMarTech
1 month ago

TransUnion looks to bring trust back to mobile communications channels | MarTech

To understand the strategy at work here, you likely need only look at your recent phone calls and text messages. Mobile channels are a mess. As a result, many consumers refuse to answer calls from numbers not listed in their contact list. This poses a significant problem for organizations across industries, including financial services, healthcare and the public sector, which often need to use the phone to reach people and relay critical information.
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fromChannelPro
2 months ago

Ping Identity snaps up Keyless to tackle AI-powered security threats

Ping Identity acquired Keyless to add zero-knowledge, device-independent biometric authentication and fast cryptographic re-verification to its identity security platform.
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Long-Running Web Skimming Campaign Steals Credit Cards From Online Checkout Pages

Silent Push said it discovered the campaign after analyzing a suspicious domain linked to a now-sanctioned bulletproof hosting provider Stark Industries (and its parent company PQ.Hosting), which has since rebranded to THE[.]Hosting, under the control of the Dutch entity WorkTitans B.V., is a sanctions evasion measure. The domain in question, cdn-cookie[.]com, has been found to host highly obfuscated JavaScript payloads (e.g., "recorder.js" or "tab-gtm.js") that are loaded by web shops to facilitate credit card skimming.
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fromLitmus
2 months ago

Reading Your First DMARC Reports

DMARC aggregate reports summarize authentication results, reveal unauthorized senders, and enable actions to improve email deliverability and enforce security.
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