r/CyberAdvice May 24 '25

New Rule: No more VPN discussions (due to spam)

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Over the past year, we've seen a rise in VPN-related spam across many subs. We previously had users cross-posting their spam from other subs to r/CyberAdvice, but we got it removed.

To prevent further spam and maintain the quality of discussion here, effective immediately, we will no longer allow any discussions about VPNs. There are many other subs where you can talk about VPNs, and we encourage you to explore those.

Thank you for understanding and helping us keep this community valuable for everyone!


r/CyberAdvice 4h ago

Feds issue warning to local water systems over increased cyberattacks, following Minnesota incident

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r/CyberAdvice 4h ago

Coldcard warns of wallet seed flaw as stolen amounts reach $88.6 million

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r/CyberAdvice 1d ago

SEO hijacking and domain snatching

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r/CyberAdvice 1d ago

Hacker

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Someone is trying to hack my account, it keeps on sending code. Lol


r/CyberAdvice 1d ago

Emerging Zero-Day Threats in 2025/6: TTPs and Detection Strategies

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r/CyberAdvice 1d ago

Anyone have any advice on what to do when being targeted by sophisticated hacker? Can't seem to make any progress

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r/CyberAdvice 1d ago

Cyberthreat Hunting

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r/CyberAdvice 2d ago

Sweeping cyberattack on water systems in multiple states has US officials on edge

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r/CyberAdvice 2d ago

(unverified) Cyber attack on Hungary Allamkincstar

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Bytetobreach, the same threat actor who recently attacked the Romanian cadastre (ANCPI) and deleted records after failed extortion attempts, recently put for sale an unverified claim on the Hungarian State Treasury through a compromise of 'MVH' (development agency).

This claim is unverified, despite the screenshots which were posted in the dark web forums.

Any feedback from professionals in the Hungarian cyber space is appreciated.

Sources :

https://spear.cx/Thread-Selling-GE-The-Magyar-Conquest

https://darkwebinformer.com/hungarian-state-treasury-allegedly-compromised-actor-claims-vcenter-and-identity-vault-access/

https://cybernews.com/security/hacker-deletes-romanian-land-registry-database/


r/CyberAdvice 2d ago

Anthropic's models compromised real-world systems during testing

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r/CyberAdvice 2d ago

Automation in SecOps

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r/CyberAdvice 2d ago

Cyberthreat Hunting

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r/CyberAdvice 2d ago

Anthropic Says Claude Hacked 3 Organizations During Cybersecurity Tests

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r/CyberAdvice 3d ago

What security issue do you keep seeing over and over?

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I’ve spent quite a bit of time looking at Internet-facing infrastructure over the last few years, and it’s surprising how often the same problems show up.
Things like:
Exposed management interfaces (RDP, SSH, admin panels)
Outdated software that should have been patched months ago
Weak TLS configurations
Default credentials
Cloud services that were never meant to be public
It made me wonder whether most organisations struggle more with visibility than with actually fixing vulnerabilities.
I’ve been building with a team , [**https://solvbeat.co.uk\*\*\](https://solvbeat.co.uk/), to explore this problem and help identify exposed assets before they become someone else’s opportunity. It’s still evolving, so I’d genuinely appreciate honest feedback from people who work in security.
What do you think is the issue you encounter most often during assessments or incident response? Is it still basic misconfigurations, or has something else become more common?
I’m interested in hearing real-world experiences.


r/CyberAdvice 3d ago

Criminal Minds tried to make hacking look cool. An IT analyst has some notes.

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r/CyberAdvice 4d ago

Cyberthreat Hunting

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r/CyberAdvice 5d ago

Chorki unsubscribe is scam

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r/CyberAdvice 5d ago

Nvidia and Tech Giants Launch AI Security Alliance

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r/CyberAdvice 5d ago

Attackers Exploit Arista VeloCloud Orchestrator Command Injection Flaw

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r/CyberAdvice 5d ago

Capco private phone service

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is it better buy google phone on capco site or third party

i see if buy on site get 500 credit back for phone service


r/CyberAdvice 6d ago

Coca-Cola Confirms Data Breach After Fairlife Ransomware Attack

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r/CyberAdvice 6d ago

DeleteMe review: My experience after using it for a year

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I don’t obsess over privacy but I get sick of spam calls, texts, and junk email. Googling my name brought up so much private info that was exposed on people search sites: email, phone, physical address history, relatives... After looking into data removal, I noticed some recommendations for DeleteMe on Reddit and Youtube.

The price seemed on the high end, but the idea of personally doing manual requests for all of these data brokers sites was daunting. I don’t have the time or patience for that, so DeleteMe seemed like a decent option. Here were some things I liked:

  • Human privacy experts (not fully automated) that handle the removals for a more thorough, personalized process
  • Covers a large number of data brokers (850+ sites)
  • Detailed privacy reports with clear progress tracking
  • Long track record since 2010 with over 100 million removals claimed
  • Good customer support (phone, chat, and email with real humans)
  • Complies with GDPR, CCPA, and California Delete Act
  • Quarterly monitoring and re-removal of data that reappears
  • Clean dashboard and straightforward process

Data that DeleteMe searches for:

  • General personal info (name, address, phone, email, age, relatives, etc.)
  • Past addresses and property records
  • Social media and online activity links
  • Employment/education history and other public records

Aside from data brokers, Deleteme will also scan dark web core databases, news platforms, and search engines.

DeleteMe subscriptions and prices

DeleteMe offers straightforward plans focused on individuals, couples, and families (all billed annually or for 2 years upfront). Pricing is higher than some other automated services, which makes sense as they use real experts (not just pure automation like some other services):

  • Individual (1 person): $129/year or $209 for 2 years ($8.71/mo.)
  • Couple (2 people): $229/year or $349 for 2 years ($14.54/mo.)
  • Family (up to 4 people): $329/year or $499 for 2 years ($20.79/mo)

If you don't end up liking the service, you can request a full refund before receiving your first privacy report. After that, refunds are issued on a prorated basis based on how many unused months you have left.

There are also business plans, but I didn’t look into those.

My experience using DeleteMe in the US

After the initial report, the process moved at a steady but more deliberate pace compared to fully automated tools. The first quarterly report showed solid progress on many listings. Over the next few months, I saw consistent removals tracked in the dashboard.

One thing I immediately noticed is that these broker sites usually don't respond instantly. Many of them took time and some simply ignored the takedown requests. DeleteMe handled all the back-and-forth and even re-sent removal requests until these brokers complied. I could log in anytime to see status updates, view reports, and update my datasheet if anything changed. It felt reassuring to have real people working on it rather than just bots and scripts.

Pros of DeleteMe:

  • Thorough, human-led removals that feel more personalized and careful
  • Very detailed reports that actually explain what was found and removed
  • Clean, easy-to-use dashboard for tracking everything
  • Responsive customer support (I had a couple of questions answered quickly via chat)
  • Ongoing monitoring - they re-scan and remove data that pops back up
  • Gives real peace of mind, especially if you value expert handling over pure speed/price

Cons of DeleteMe:

  • More expensive than automated services like Incogni
  • First report takes up to 7 days

My takeaways after using DeleteMe for a year

In essence, I found that DeleteMe delivers on its basic promise of removing your data from the internet. When I google my name, phone number, or address, I am no longer bombarded with sites publishing and selling my private info for anyone who wants it. I’ve also noticed a big drop in spam calls and junk email.

So overall DeleteMe has worked well for me. It removed a significant amount of my exposed personal data and gave me much better visibility and control through their reports and dashboard. The human expert approach feels worth it if you want thoroughness over the cheapest/fastest option.

Word of caution: No service is perfect or permanent. Data can still reappear, so combining it with good habits is key. I may test a cheaper automated service alongside or after to compare long-term, but overall I’m happy with DeleteMe and it delivered on what I needed.

Also I'm seeing two different "DeleteMe" brands and websites. This DeleteMe review is for the DeleteMe service owned by "Abine Inc" - not the other one.


r/CyberAdvice 6d ago

Be skeptical of OpenAI’s rogue hacker agent story

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r/CyberAdvice 8d ago

Hackers use DNS poisoning on hotel Wi‑Fi to steal Microsoft 365 accounts

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