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13 Million MacKeeper Users Compromised — 21 GB of Data Leaked

In an alarming development in the cybersecurity landscape, MacKeeper, a prominent antivirus software provider, has suffered a significant data breach exposing the records of approximately 13 million users. The compromised database includes a variety of personal details such as names, email addresses, usernames, hashed passwords, IP addresses, phone numbers, and…

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Developer Creates Malware in Just One Week Using AI Assistance

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Check Point Discovers VoidLink Framework as the First ‘Advanced’ AI-Generated Threat Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • January 21, 2026 Image: MeshCube/Shutterstock Security researchers at Check Point have identified a significant advancement in the realm of…

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Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Atera Windows Installers Put Users at Risk of Privilege Escalation Attacks

Recent findings from cybersecurity firm Mandiant reveal significant zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows Installers associated with Atera’s remote monitoring and management software. These vulnerabilities could potentially be exploited to initiate privilege escalation attacks against affected systems. Identified on February 28, 2023, these vulnerabilities have been allocated the identifiers CVE-2023-26077 and CVE-2023-26078.…

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BTC-e Operator Charged with Laundering $4 Billion Set to Be Extradited to France

In a twist amidst a complex legal struggle involving extradition, French authorities have emerged victorious in the case of Alexander Vinnik, a 38-year-old Russian national implicated in extensive cybercrime activities. A Greek court has ruled to extradite Vinnik to France rather than the United States or Russia, a decision that…

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“Unbelievable! Researcher Breaches Instagram Server and Admin Panel”

Security Researcher Exposes Major Vulnerability in Instagram, Faces Threats from Facebook A significant breach of security recently unfolded, involving Instagram’s internal systems, which were compromised by a diligent independent researcher. The individual, known as Wesley Weinberg, identified critical security flaws that allowed him to access a range of sensitive data…

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Why 46 Million Breached Data Records Represent Progress in Healthcare – Modern Healthcare

Why 46 Million Breached Data Records Reflect Progress in Healthcare Cybersecurity In a recent analysis by Modern Healthcare, it has come to light that the healthcare sector experienced a significant data breach impacting approximately 46 million records. This alarming statistic underscores an ongoing challenge in the industry, but the context…

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Apple Launches Critical Updates to Address Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in iPhones, iPads, and Macs

In a significant move toward enhancing cybersecurity, Apple has recently launched security updates across multiple platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, and Safari. This update aims to address several critical vulnerabilities, notably a zero-day exploit currently under active attack in the wild. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2023-38606, poses a…

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