Category cyber-attacks

Dashlane Reveals How Attackers Successfully Downloaded Encrypted Password Vaults

In a recent cybersecurity incident involving Dashlane, attackers gained access to encrypted user vaults, raising concerns about the robustness of the platform’s security measures. While the strength of users’ master passwords plays a critical role in preventing unauthorized access, it is essential to note that not all users adhere to…

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Meta Quietly Integrated Face Recognition Code for Its Smart Glasses into Millions of Phones

Meta’s Face Recognition Technology Embedded in Popular App Raises Privacy Concerns Meta has stealthily integrated face-recognition capabilities into an application that has been installed on millions of smartphones. Analysis by WIRED reveals that this feature, codenamed “NameTag,” is designed to identify individuals through the camera of its smart glasses. When…

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Lazarus Group Launches npm Brandjacking Campaign to Target Developers

A recent npm campaign, attributed to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, has highlighted a new strategy in which attackers employ deceptive package names to infiltrate developers’ systems and software build environments. This tactic poses significant risks for organizations reliant on JavaScript tools, as many developers may unwittingly install these malicious packages.…

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Struggling to Understand Dashlane’s Vault Theft Notification? You’re Not Alone.

Security Advisory: Dashlane’s Encrypted Vaults Compromised in Brute Force Attack On May 31, 2026, Dashlane, a widely-used password management service, issued a security advisory revealing that attackers had gained access to 20 encrypted user vaults. The incident involved a brute force attack targeting specific user accounts with the aim of…

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xAI Requests Court to Remove Anonymity from Alleged Grok Deepfake Nude Victims

Recent court filings reveal significant developments involving the illicit creation of deepfake images, which positions the case as a pressing issue concerning privacy and consent in the digital age. The plaintiffs, identified only as South Carolina Doe among others, contend that deepfake images depicting them in compromising situations were produced…

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China-Linked TA4922 Hackers Target UK and Europe Using New SilentRunLoader Malware

A cybercrime group identified as TA4922, which has links to China and was previously focused on East Asian targets, is now actively conducting operations against organizations in the UK, Germany, Italy, and South Africa. This shift indicates an expansion in their attack landscape, raising concerns among international businesses. Researchers at…

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