Cybersecurity Threat from Compromised Browser Extensions

Cybercriminals are using fake meeting invitations to spread malware through compromised browser extensions affecting over 3.2 million users. The extensions were manipulated to steal data and manipulate search results. Users are advised to remove affected extensions, keep software updated, install extensions from trusted sources, use strong antivirus software, be cautious of unnecessary permissions, update passwords, and consider data removal services to protect personal information.

IRS Thief Steals Taxpayer Files

The IRS thief stole and disclosed the files of at least 405,427 taxpayers, but was only charged with one count of theft. The IRS systems are still vulnerable to similar tricks, as revealed by a 2024 security audit. The thief worked for IRS contractor Booz Allen and sought the job with the intention of stealing private files. The stolen data includes tax returns, stock trades, and medical expense deductions of famous and everyday Americans. Despite being the source, the IRS took over 800 days to admit it. The IRS has been criticized for sloppy security practices.

Arkansas Attorney General sues Chinese app Temu for violating fraud and personal information laws

Arkansas Attorney General is suing Chinese mobile app Temu for violating fraud and personal information laws, accusing it of being a data-theft business led by former Chinese Communist Party officials. The app is accused of selling slave-tainted products and gaining unrestricted access to users' phone operating systems.