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Gazi Mahmud

Cybersecurity Leader

Co-Founder and CIO of Hoplon InfoSec LLC, cybersecurity leader, and CISM & CISA certified professional with expertise in cyber risk management, security governance, compliance, and incident response.

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05 Apr, 2026

LinkedIn Chrome Extensions Data Collection Exposed

LinkedIn Chrome extensions data collection is real. What’s tracked, why it matters, and how it affects your privacy explained simply.

31 Mar, 2026

FBI Confirms Kash Patel Email Hack, $10M Reward

FBI confirms Kash Patel email hack as US offers $10M reward for hackers. Full details, impact, and cybersecurity insights revealed.

25 Mar, 2026

Astaroth Malware Attack 2025: How Cybercriminals Are Using GitHub to Steal Your Banking Data

Discover how the Astaroth malware attack of 2025 uses GitHub to steal banking and crypto credentials, evading detection and targeting users globally.

23 Mar, 2026

What is an MFA Fatigue Attack? Stop Clicking Allow Now!

Receiving random login alerts? It’s an MFA fatigue attack. Learn why hackers bomb your phone with notifications and how to secure your account.

21 Mar, 2026

How Hackers Guess Passwords: Verified Methods and Defenses

Understand how hackers guess passwords using phishing, credential stuffing, brute force, and weak password habits, and learn how to protect your accounts.

17 Mar, 2026

Online Video Call Security: Protect Meetings from Hackers

Learn online video call security tips to protect Zoom, Meet, and Teams meetings from hackers, unauthorized access, and privacy risks.

16 Mar, 2026

Microsoft Exchange Online Outage: What Happened on March 16

Microsoft Exchange Online outage disrupted mailbox access on March 16, 2026. Learn what caused it, who was affected, and how Microsoft restored service.

15 Mar, 2026

Fake VPN Alert: Storm-2561 Hijacks Google Search Results!

Storm-2561 is using SEO poisoning to trick users into downloading fake VPNs. Protect your credentials from this new malware attack now.

09 Mar, 2026

macOS and iOS Vulnerabilities Exploited in Attacks

CISA warns that macOS and iOS vulnerabilities are actively exploited. Learn affected devices, CVEs, risks, and how Apple users should respond.

23 Feb, 2026

Odido Data Breach: 6.2 Million Customers Exposed

Odido data breach 6.2 million customers impacted. Learn what happened, what data was leaked, and how to protect yourself from scams and identity theft.

14 Feb, 2026

Chrome Extensions Data Breach: 287 Leak Crisis

Learn how a Chrome extensions data breach can expose browsing history, how exfiltration works, real impacts, and practical defenses for teams.

13 Feb, 2026

Microsoft Outlook Email Add-in Stole 4,000 Accounts

2026 security alert: A hijacked Microsoft Outlook Email add-in exposed 4,000+ credentials and payment data. Learn the risks and how to stay protected.