October is a month often associated with the spookiness of Halloween, but for the tech-savvy, it also marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Founded in 2004 by the National Cyber Security Alliance, this month is designated to shed light on the growing importance of cybersecurity. In our increasingly interconnected world, the threat of cyberattacks looms larger than ever, impacting not just corporations and governments but also the everyday lives of individuals.

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, the importance of cybersecurity has become undeniable. LinkedIn, the renowned professional networking platform, faces a mounting concern with a sudden surge in account takeovers and user frustrations. This rise in security breaches shines a light on the challenges of online safety, especially when personal and professional worlds merge seamlessly.

On a typical day in Vancouver, Canada, Rajesh Randev, an immigration consultant, found himself in an unusual situation when he realized he had driven away in the wrong Tesla.

A fake ChatGPT extension named “Quick access to ChatGPT” has been found to hijack Facebook business accounts. The extension injects malicious code into the Facebook pages of targeted businesses, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to the accounts and take over their management functions. This has led to multiple businesses reporting similar incidents of unauthorized access.

Sportswear retailer JD Sports has confirmed that a recent cyber-attack may have resulted in the exposure of around 10 million customers’ personal data, including names, addresses, email addresses, phone numbers, order details, and the last four digits of bank cards linked to online orders placed between Nov 2018 and Oct 2020.