Breach analysis, security insights, and practical tips to keep your data safe.
Over 25 billion records sit in breach databases today, with plaintext passwords exposed in more than 26,000 incidents. If you haven't changed your passwords recently, there's a strong chance criminals already have your credentials.
Read articleSocial engineering attacks exploit fundamental aspects of human psychology, not technical vulnerabilities. Understanding the cognitive biases and emotional triggers that scammers weaponize is the best defense against manipulation.
Read moreThe XSS.IS Combolist contains 2.4 billion compromised email and password pairs — the largest single credential repository ever indexed. This massive aggregation reveals how credential stuffing attacks have evolved into an industrial-scale threat to every internet user.
Read moreEmail remains the most common attack vector for phishing, malware, and account takeover. Learn how to choose a secure email provider, use encryption effectively, and build habits that keep your inbox from becoming a liability.
Read moreDespite decades of cybersecurity best practices, plaintext password storage remains the most common vulnerability in data breaches. Analysis of over 24 billion leaked records reveals why this fundamental security failure continues to plague even modern platforms.
Read moreEverything you post, like, and share on social media creates a digital footprint that can be exploited by criminals, data brokers, and malicious actors. Learn how to reduce your exposure without quitting social media entirely.
Read moreWith over 24 billion breach records now indexed and 1,822 breaches exposing plaintext passwords, the question isn't whether your data has been compromised—it's how many times. Here's what you need to do today.
Read moreNot all threats come from external hackers. Employees, contractors, and trusted insiders cause some of the most damaging breaches. Learn about the types of insider threats, warning signs, and how organizations defend against them.
Read moreNearly 24 billion stolen records paint a stark picture: combolists now dwarf individual breaches, plaintext passwords remain epidemic, and stealer malware has become the dominant threat vector. Here's what the largest data exposures reveal about protecting yourself.
Read moreSupply chain attacks compromise trusted software to infiltrate thousands of organizations at once. The SolarWinds and Kaseya incidents revealed how devastating this attack vector can be and what the industry must change.
Read moreThe XSS.IS Combolist breach stands as one of the largest credential exposures in history, compromising 2.47 billion email addresses, usernames, and plaintext passwords. Understanding how this massive aggregation happened reveals critical lessons about password reuse and cascading security failures.
Read moreWhen a company suffers a data breach, what are they legally required to tell you? Breach notification laws vary dramatically worldwide. This overview covers the major frameworks and what they mean for your rights.
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