How to Prevent a Data Breach: Essential Tips for Businesses

Learn how to prevent a data breach with essential tips for businesses. Technijian offers strategies to safeguard your data and protect against cyber threats.

WordPress Ad-Fraud Plugins Trigger Massive 1.4 Billion Daily Ad Requests

WordPress Ad-Fraud Plugins Trigger Massive 1.4 Billion Daily Ad Requests – Shocking Cyber Threat Exposed [2025]

Ravi Jain
A newly exposed cyber threat, dubbed "Scallywag," utilized malicious WordPress plugins to generate an astounding 1.4 billion fraudulent daily ad requests, significantly disrupting the digital advertising landscape. This operation employed deceptive interstitial pages on piracy-related sites and clever redirection tactics to mask the true origin of ad traffic, allowing it to evade standard detection methods and costing advertisers substantial revenue. Cybersecurity experts, particularly the HUMAN Satori Threat Intelligence team, have implemented countermeasures, significantly reducing the fraudulent activity. The "Scallywag" incident highlights the increasing sophistication of ad fraud, the vulnerability of WordPress platforms, and the critical need for advanced, proactive cybersecurity measures to protect businesses. Technijian, a cybersecurity firm, offers services like WordPress security audits and real-time threat monitoring to help organizations defend against such attacks. ... Read More

USAA Pays $3.25 Million to Settle Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Ravi Jain
USAA will pay $3.25 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2021 cyberattack that exposed the personal data of over 22,000 customers. While USAA denies any wrongdoing, the settlement aims to avoid further litigation costs. Individuals whose data was compromised and who received notification had until April 7, 2025, to file a claim for a portion of the settlement, the final amount depending on the number of valid claims and deductions. The final approval hearing is set for May 21, 2025, with payments expected to follow. The provided text also includes FAQs about the settlement and promotional content for a cybersecurity company. ... Read More
Microsoft Vulnerabilities Skyrocket

Microsoft Vulnerabilities Skyrocket: 1,360 Reported in 2024

Ravi Jain
A recent report highlights a significant surge in Microsoft vulnerabilities in 2024, reaching a record high of over 1,360 reported cases. The analysis indicates that Elevation of Privilege vulnerabilities were particularly prevalent, emphasizing the need for improved access controls. While some platforms stabilized, browsers, operating systems, and productivity tools like Microsoft Edge and Office experienced notable increases in flaws, including critical ones. Experts advise that patching alone is insufficient, advocating for a layered security approach incorporating zero trust principles and advanced threat detection. Cybersecurity firms like Technijian offer services to help organizations strengthen their defenses against these growing Microsoft-related threats. ... Read More
Massive Healthcare Data Breach: Hackers Steal 1.6 Million Patient Records

Massive Healthcare Data Breach: Hackers Steal 1.6 Million Patient Records – What You Must Know

Ravi Jain
Healthcare data breach at Laboratory Services Cooperative, where hackers compromised the personal, medical, and financial information of 1.6 million individuals. The text outlines the types of data stolen, the states potentially affected, and LSC's response, including offering credit monitoring. It further provides eleven crucial steps individuals can take to protect themselves following such incidents and explains the lasting impact of exposed healthcare data. Lastly, the piece introduces Technijian, a cybersecurity firm offering services to help healthcare organizations prevent future breaches and secure patient data. ... Read More
Alarming Upgrades in Tycoon2FA

Alarming Upgrades in Tycoon2FA: The Evolving Threat to Microsoft 365 Security

Ravi Jain
Emergence and increasing sophistication of Tycoon2FA, a Phishing-as-a-Service platform specifically designed to bypass multi-factor authentication, particularly for Microsoft 365 and Gmail accounts. It highlights new evasion techniques employed by Tycoon2FA, such as invisible Unicode characters, custom CAPTCHAs, and anti-debugging scripts, making it a significant threat. The text also discusses a surge in phishing attacks leveraging malicious SVG files to deliver credential-stealing JavaScript. Finally, it offers recommendations for defense, including blocking SVG attachments, using phishing-resistant MFA, and enhancing employee awareness, while also briefly introducing Technijian as a provider of relevant security services. ... Read More