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  • Don’t get baited: phishing and how to protect yourself 2026-04-01 07:21 Northern Star - Illinois DeKALB — Phishing scams are a fairly common security threat; these threats can become serious quickly if not handled appropriately. Learning what phishing is and how to spot it is highly effective for account security. NIU Director of Information Security …
  • Madison Utilities recovers stolen funds after phishing scam 2026-04-01 07:16 WAFF 48 - Alabama
  • New criminal service plans to monetize data stolen by ransomware gangs 2026-04-01 06:48 The Record A newly-proposed cybercrime service is promising to turn stolen data from ransomware attacks into a more profitable commodity, raising fresh concerns about whether hackers could begin systematically exploiting at scale the enormous volume of personal …
  • Slow Fog warns devs over malicious axios malware campaign 2026-04-01 06:38 crypto.news Slow Fog flags malicious axios releases pulling in plain-crypto-js malware, exposing crypto developers to cross-platform RATs and stolen credentials via npm. Blockchain security firm Slow Fog has issued an urgent security reminder after newly published [ …
  • PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar’s WhatsApp Hacked in Latest Cyberattack 2026-04-01 05:20 Daily Pakistan ISLAMABAD – WhatsApp hacking continues to target Pakistani users and the latest victim is Barrister Gohar Ali Khan, whose WhatsApp account was reportedly hijacked by cybercriminals on Tuesday. The attackers began exploiting his contact list by sending …
  • Mercor says it was hit by cyberattack tied to compromise of open-source LiteLLM project 2026-04-01 04:34 TechCrunch Mercor, a popular AI recruiting startup, has confirmed a security incident linked to a supply chain attack involving the open-source project LiteLLM. The AI startup told TechCrunch on Tuesday that it was “one of thousands of companies” affected by a recent …
  • Axios Supply Chain Attack: A New Wave of Cross-Platform RAT Malware 2026-04-01 04:04 The Edvocate The cybersecurity landscape has once again been shaken by a significant supply chain attack involving Axios, a widely-used HTTP client. On March 31, 2026, two versions of Axios, specifically 1.14.1 and 0.30.4, were compromised through the introduction of …
  • Google Drive has some new tricks to help if you get hit by a ransomware attack 2026-04-01 03:30 Android Authority Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Ransomware detection and file restoration tools are now widely available for Google Drive. The features were previously being tested in beta, and Google says detection has improved significantly. File …
  • Rogers, Fido customer info accessed in data breach 2026-04-01 03:20 MobileSyrup Rogers and its subsidiary Fido were impacted by a data breach that compromised some customer information, though the full extent of the breach remains unknown. The Toronto-based telecom giant told the Globe and Mail about the breach, noting that customers …
  • Remita alleged data breach exposes sensitive user information 2026-04-01 03:14 Biz Watch Nigeria By Bouwatife Oshadiya | March 31, 2026 Key Points Alleged 3TB data breach linked to Remita surfaces on cybercrime forum Leak reportedly includes KYC documents, databases, and source codes Over 35,000 password hashes and sensitive government-linked assets …
  • Google Drive's AI Ransomware Detection Is Now Available for All Workspace Users 2026-04-01 02:47 PC Magazine UPDATE: After testing Drive’s AI-powered ransomware detection with a limited group of users last year, Google is rolling it out to all Workspace users this week. The feature is enabled by default and pauses file syncing when the system detects potential …
  • Hacker Tries to Spread Malware to Millions by Hitting 'Axios NPM' Software 2026-04-01 02:41 PC Magazine A hacker has compromised a little-known, but popular 2.4MB software package that's downloaded over 100 million times per week and is widely used across apps.   The IT security community is sounding the alarm about the attack on Axios, an “npm package” …
  • Patient data potentially disclosed in Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital cyber-attack 2026-04-01 01:47 KYTX/CBS 19 - Texas NMH became aware of a data security incident in Jan. 31 following a cyber-attack. At this time, NMH said they are not aware of any misuse of patient information. NACOGDOCHES, Texas — A security breach may have disclosed medical information of patients with …
  • Madison Utilities recovers funds lost in phishing scam 2026-04-01 00:36 WZDX - Alabama Madison Utilities confirms recovery of funds lost in a March phishing scam. MADISON, Ala. — Madison Utilities has fully recovered money lost in a phishing scam that targeted a contractor earlier this month, the utility announced Tuesday. The fraudulent …
  • Google Drive just rolled out new tools to protect you from ransomware — here's how they work 2026-04-01 00:04 Tom's Guide Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tom's Guide Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you …
  • LiteLLM says it will recertify with Vanta after PyPI malware incident 2026-03-31 23:41 Tech Informed LiteLLM, the AI gateway that says it gives developers a unified interface to more than 100 models, plus cost tracking and budget controls, said it will pursue SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 recertification with Vanta support and independent auditors. The …
  • Minot Water Treatment Plant hit by ransomware; water remained safe 2026-03-31 23:35 KFYR TV - North Dakota MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – A ransomware attack hit a computer server at Minot’s Water Treatment plant earlier this month, according to an internal letter. In the document dated March 31, the attack occurred on March 14. A spokesperson for the city of Minot said …
  • Change Healthcare faces lawsuit after data breach affecting 2.2M Iowans 2026-03-31 23:32 KWWL - Iowa DES MOINES — The Iowa Attorney General's office filed a lawsuit against Change Healthcare over a massive data breach that exposed sensitive information of nearly 2.2 million Iowans. The breach started on Feb. 11, 2024, but wasn't discovered until …
  • Govt warns of ‘Android God Mode’ malware targeting Indian users, issues advisory 2026-03-31 22:44 Hindustan Times The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday issued a warning regarding a sophisticated Android malware known as ‘Android God Mode’, and released an advisory for citizens. Following the installation, these apps misuse ‘Accesibility’ permissions to gain almost …
  • North Korean hackers blamed for hijacking popular Axios open source project to spread malware 2026-03-31 21:58 TechCrunch A suspected North Korean hacker has hijacked and modified a popular open source software development tool to deliver malware that could put millions of developers at risk of being compromised. On Monday, a hacker pushed malicious versions of the widely …
  • New boss at N.S. Power says he wants to rebuild trust after cyberattack 2026-03-31 21:40 Global News The new CEO of Nova Scotia’s private electric utility says the firm has hit milestones on its recovery from last year’s cyberattack and is turning its attention to rebuilding trust with customers. Vivek Sood, who became the CEO of Nova Scotia Power in …
  • Google Drive becomes immune to Ransomware Attacks 2026-03-31 21:22 Cybersecurity Insiders In September 2025, Google announced that it had begun testing a beta version of enhanced security features for its cloud storage platform, Google Drive. The goal of this initiative was ambitious: to make its ecosystem of products and services significantly …
  • Phishing scam abuses Windows feature to remotely hijack computers worldwide 2026-03-31 21:14 Fox News Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You might think the biggest danger online is downloading a virus or giving away your password. But a new phishing trick shows …
  • Healthcare tech firm CareCloud admits data breach, says hackers accessed patient info — here's what we know 2026-03-31 21:01 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Pro Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! You are …
  • DeepLoad Malware Combines ClickFix With AI-Generated Code to Avoid Detection 2026-03-31 21:01 Infosecurity Magazine A newly uncovered malware campaign is combining ClickFix delivery with AI generated evasion techniques to steal enterprise user accounts and passwords. The attacks are designed to provide intruders with persistent, credential-stealing access to networks, …
  • Cybercriminals Exploit Tax Season With New Phishing Tactics 2026-03-31 21:01 Infosecurity Magazine A wave of tax-themed cyber campaigns delivering malware, remote access tools, fraud schemes and credential phishing has been detected in early 2026. Proofpoint researchers identified more than a hundred such operations, highlighting how attackers continue …
  • ‘Hello Pervert’ sextortion scam resurfaces, targets victims through email 2026-03-31 20:27 WAFF 48 - Alabama HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A sextortion scam is making a resurgence this year, with crooks using scare tactics to extract money from victims. The scam has been dubbed the “Hello Pervert” scam. It starts with an email claiming the recipient has been caught …
  • Madison Utilities recovers stolen funds after phishing scam 2026-03-31 20:25 WAFF 48 - Alabama MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - Madison Utilities leaders confirmed the utility lost nearly a million dollars to a phishing scam earlier this month. CEO Emory DeBord told 48 News that they were notified by Regions Bank Tuesday morning that it was able to recover …
  • EvilTokens ramps up device code phishing targeting Microsoft 365 users 2026-03-31 18:30 Help Net Security Security researchers report a notable increase in device code phishing activity aimed at Microsoft 365 users, and have attributed this rise to the availability of EvilTokens, a new, specialized phishing toolkit that’s being offered as-a-service via …
  • Qilin Ransomware allegedly breached chemical manufacturer giant Dow Inc 2026-03-31 18:27 Security Affairs Qilin Ransomware allegedly breached chemical manufacturer giant Dow Inc Qilin ransomware claims a breach of Dow Inc., listing it on its Tor leak site, but no proof of the hack has been released yet. Qilin Ransomware group allegedly breached the chemical …
  • Orange Poland blocks 345,000 phishing web domains in 2025 2026-03-31 18:02 Telecompaper Orange Poland said that its CERT blocked 345,000 phishing internet domains in 2025, and some 5.5 million customers trying to access the domains were protected from possible loses of data and money. Orange is adding new tool that can help them check if a …
  • CERT-In Issues Alert On APK Malware Fraud Used By Cybercriminals To Steal Financial Data Via Fake E-Challan & Bill Alerts 2026-03-31 17:48 Free Press Journal Central Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an alert regarding a APK file malware fraud used by cyber-criminals. | Representational Image Mumbai: Central Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an alert regarding a APK file malware fraud used …
  • Hackers compromise popular Axios Javascript library with hidden malware 2026-03-31 16:48 SiliconANGLE The widely used Axios HTTP client library, a JavaScript component used by developers, was recently hacked to distribute malware via a compromised account. Attackers exploited a hijacked account on npm, a default package manager for Node.js, a tool that …
  • AI malware threatens Windows 11 security. Traditional antivirus can't keep up 2026-03-31 16:45 PC World Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that new AI-powered malware like DeepLoad threatens Windows 11 security by using fileless attacks that bypass traditional antivirus software. This fileless malware tricks users into executing …
  • Google Drive now detects ransomware and auto-restores your files 2026-03-31 16:44 PC World News No more paying hackers to restore your data. Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports Google Drive now automatically detects ransomware attacks and enables users to restore files to their pre-attack state without paying ransom …
  • AI agents or malware? Experts reveal shocking hidden dangers 2026-03-31 16:40 The News International Artificial intelligence is no longer limited to tools meant to assist them in their tasks. The advent of agentic AI has brought a paradigm shift. AI is no longer a tool; it has morphed into an autonomous AI agent with minimal human oversight. The utility …
  • Dutch Finance Ministry Responds to Cyberattack by Taking Systems Offline 2026-03-31 16:06 GBHackers The Dutch Ministry of Finance is actively managing a significant cybersecurity incident after discovering unauthorized access to its internal Information and Communication Technology (ICT) systems. The breach has prompted immediate defensive measures, …
  • Windows Tools Abused to Kill AV Ahead of Ransomware Attacks 2026-03-31 16:06 GBHackers Hackers are increasingly turning legitimate Windows administration tools into stealthy weapons to disable antivirus and EDR before launching ransomware, making attacks faster, quieter, and harder to stop. Instead of dropping noisy custom malware upfront, …
  • Silent Cyberattack in Context of Iran-Israel Escalation and Its Impacts on Gulf States and Jordan 2026-03-31 15:55 Ammon News Eng. Sajida Al-Jundi Amid the escalating military tensions between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the State of Israel since late February 2026, warfare has extended beyond traditional missiles and bombardments into the digital domain—a critical component …
  • Class-action lawsuit filed against Nike over data breach 2026-03-31 13:59 WFTV - Florida A class-action lawsuit alleges that Nike failed to protect sensitive information and waited too long before notifying customers about a data breach in January, according to court documents. Lead plaintiff Maria Gomez, of Los Angeles County, California, …
  • FBI joins investigation into Jackson County cyberattack 2026-03-31 13:25 1340 AM WBIW - Indiana BROWNSTOWN – Federal and state authorities have launched an investigation following a cyberattack targeting the Jackson County computer network, officials announced Monday. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that portions of the county’s digital …
  • Co. hit by ransomware attack can sue IT firms for negligence 2026-03-31 13:06 Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly In brief Judge ruled economic loss doctrine does not bar negligence claims in ransomware data loss case Court found destruction of electronic data qualifies as property damage Claims for negligence, contract breach, and Chapter 93A violations survive …
  • HYCU® Expands R-Shield™ Cyber Resilience Solution with Halcyon to Deliver the First Ransomware-Resilient Data Protection Solution 2026-03-31 12:30 EIN Presswire Boston, Massachusetts, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HYCU, Inc., a leader for modern data protection for on-prem, cloud, and SaaS and one of the fastest growing companies in the industry, today announced a major expansion of its R-Shield cyber …
  • Dutch ISPs report success with pilot anti-phishing shield 2026-03-31 12:03 Telecompaper Dutch internet providers and the National Cyber Security Centre report positive results from a pilot project blocking access to fraudulent websites. Access to suspicious sites was blocked around 2 million times during the trial of the Anti Phishing Shield …
  • NTT Docomo joins expanded industry effort to shut down phishing sites 2026-03-31 11:50 Telecompaper NTT Docomo is among 13 credit card issuers participating in an expanded industry initiative to detect and shut down phishing sites targeting payment credentials in Japan. The programme, coordinated with Japan Credit Card Association, Phishing …
  • Google Drive hardens its ransomware shield 2026-03-31 11:14 Arabian Post Google has moved a set of anti-ransomware tools for Drive from beta into full global release, adding a stronger layer of detection and bulk file restoration for organisations using Drive for desktop. The rollout, announced on 31 March, turns ransomware …
  • Omnistealer malware campaign targets developers through GitHub 2026-03-31 10:46 Dataconomy A global credential-stealing operation known as Omnistealer has emerged from a GitHub repository and freelance job offers targeting blockchain developers. Security researchers indicate that Omnistealer has the potential to rival major cyberattacks like …
  • Ransomware Has Torn Up the Crisis Playbook 2026-03-31 10:38 Bank Information Security Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery , CISO Trainings , Data Breach Notification FTI Consulting's Brett Callow on Crisis Communications and Attribution Risk Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • March 30, 2026     Brett Callow, senior …
  • Google Introduces Advanced Ransomware Defense and Recovery Features in Drive 2026-03-31 10:35 GBHackers Google has officially moved its advanced ransomware detection and file restoration features for Google Drive out of beta, making them generally available to organizations globally. Originally launched for beta testing in September 2025, these security …
  • EvilTokens Launches New Phishing Service Targeting Microsoft Accounts 2026-03-31 10:35 GBHackers EvilTokens is a new Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform that industrialises Microsoft account takeover by abusing the OAuth device code flow rather than traditional credential phishing. The service sells a turnkey Microsoft device code phishing kit that …