Paylogix Ransomware Attack Claimed by Akira
Benefits administrator Paylogix says hackers took files with Social Security numbers, financial and health data; Akira claimed the attack. Who is affected and what to do.
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Cyber threats, hacking techniques, malware analysis, and practical defense strategies to keep your accounts, systems, and business secure from attacks.
McKesson Data Breach: 6.4M Accounts Exposed
McKesson data on 6.4 million people, including health data, was published after a ShinyHunters extortion campaign. What was exposed, who is affected and what to do this week.
Sysco Data Breach: 2.7M Accounts Exposed
Sysco had data on 2.7 million staff and customers published after a ShinyHunters extortion campaign, and its notification letters confirm Social Security numbers for some people. What was exposed and…
August 2026 Data Breach Report: 11 New Breaches, 30.2M Accounts Exposed
Eleven breaches were added in August 2026, exposing 30.2 million accounts. Which ones matter for a small business, what they leaked and what to do this month.
August 2026 Ransomware Report: 1,056 Attacks, Up 13% From July
Ransomware attacks rose about 13% in August 2026, to 1,056 across 83 groups. Who led, which countries and sectors were hit, and one check for small businesses.
Spokane Public Schools Cyberattack: What We Know
Spokane Public Schools took PowerSchool, payroll and other systems offline after a network security incident on Sept. 20, 2026. What is known so far, who may be affected and what…
Attackers Stopped Emailing Your Clients. Now They Call.
Voice phishing is now the second most common way attackers get in, ahead of email. The defence is an expectation you set before the call, in the one place where…
Your Business Phone Line Has an Expiry Date, and Your Carrier Sets It
The FCC removed the approval step for retiring copper lines in March 2026. Carriers can switch off with 90 days notice. What that means for your phone, and for the…
Your Password Is Already Leaked: What to Do in the 95 Days Before It Matters
73% of ransomware victims had a credential leak in the year before the attack, half of them within 95 days. How to find yours, and the step most people skip…
No, 90% of Breaches Are Not Human Error. Here Is What the 2026 DBIR Actually Says
The 90% human error statistic is not in any current report. The 2026 Verizon DBIR says 62%, and names unpatched vulnerabilities as the top way in. What that changes about…