Major Security Flaw Used to Hack Over 100 Companies: Check If Your Data Was Affected

Oracle, a major technology company that provides software to businesses worldwide, has warned about a serious security flaw in its systems. A cybercrime gang claimed they used this vulnerability to hack into companies, and Google confirmed it notified more than 100 organizations with potentially vulnerable servers.

The hackers took advantage of this weakness before Oracle could fix it. This primarily affects businesses and organizations that use Oracle's software, not individual home users directly. However, if you work for a company or interact with organizations that use Oracle systems, your personal information stored by those companies, such as employee records, customer data, or payment details, could potentially be at risk.

1. Change your password for that specific service right away.
2. Enable two-factor authentication if available.
3. Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for any suspicious activity.
4. Watch for phishing emails pretending to be from the affected organization.
5. Be extra cautious about any emails asking you to click links or provide personal information. To protect yourself long-term, use different passwords for different accounts so that one breach does not compromise everything. Consider using a password manager to keep track of unique passwords. Set up account alerts whenever possible to get notified of unusual activity. Stay skeptical of unexpected emails, even if they look official, and verify requests by contacting organizations directly through their official website or phone number.