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Windows Remote Assistance Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Access Sensitive Files

Recent reports highlight a concerning vulnerability found in Microsoft’s Windows Remote Assistance (Quick Assist) feature, affecting all versions of Windows up to the latest. This flaw opens the door for remote attackers to potentially steal sensitive files from affected systems, posing significant risks for users who rely on this functionality…

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Nearly 7 Million Dropbox Passwords Reportedly Compromised

Security Breach: Allegations of Dropbox User Data Exposure In recent weeks, internet users have grappled with a series of alarming privacy breaches, with the latest incident involving Dropbox capturing widespread attention. Over the past two months, multiple high-profile breaches, including The Fappening and The Snappening, have heightened concerns surrounding digital…

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CyberFox Secures $100 Million Investment to Expand Cybersecurity Solutions for SMBs

Application Security, Governance & Risk Management, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) CEO David Bellini Announces Level Equity Investment to Boost AI and Expansion Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 2, 2026 David Bellini, CEO of CyberFox (Image: CyberFox) CyberFox, a Tampa-based startup focusing on Privileged Access Management (PAM) and password management,…

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Barracuda Alerts on Zero-Day Vulnerability Targeting Email Security Gateway Appliances

Barracuda Warns of Zero-Day Vulnerability Targeting Email Security Gateway Cybersecurity provider Barracuda has issued a cautionary statement regarding a zero-day vulnerability exploited to compromise its Email Security Gateway (ESG) appliances. This issue, identified as CVE-2023-2868, is characterized as a remote code injection flaw that affects multiple versions of the software,…

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U.S. Accuses 9 Iranians of Hacking Universities for Research Data Theft

U.S. Government Charges Iranian Hackers in Major Academic Data Breach The United States Department of Justice has unveiled criminal charges against nine Iranian individuals accused of orchestrating a widespread hacking campaign targeting universities, technology firms, and government entities across the globe. The hacking attempts aimed to steal vital scientific research…

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Xiaomi Data Breach — “Unveiling Xiaomi” Presentation Withdrawn from Hacking Conference

In a concerning development for global cybersecurity, Xiaomi, China’s leading smartphone manufacturer and the third largest in the world, has come under scrutiny for allegedly transmitting sensitive user data, such as IMEI numbers, phone numbers, and text messages, back to servers in Beijing. This revelation has raised significant alarm, particularly…

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Los Angeles Law Firm Wisner Baum Faces Lawsuit Following Data Breach – Law.com

Los Angeles Law Firm Wisner Baum Faces Lawsuit Following Data Breach In a significant development in the realm of cybersecurity, the Los Angeles-based plaintiffs’ firm Wisner Baum has reportedly been sued in connection with a recent data breach that has raised serious concerns among its clientele and stakeholders. The lawsuit…

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