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Androxgh0st Botnet Grows Its Reach by Targeting US University Servers

Recent findings from CloudSEK indicate that the Androxgh0st botnet is undergoing significant advancements, with academic institutions such as UC San Diego becoming key targets. This evolving threat employs Remote Code Execution (RCE) and web shells, necessitating immediate protective measures. According to an investigation reported by CloudSEK, the Androxgh0st botnet has…

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Insights from Helsinki: How NCSC-FI Tackled a Significant Data Breach

Helsinki Data Breach Shines Light on Cybersecurity Risks In a significant data breach incident that occurred in late April 2024, Helsinki, Finland’s capital and largest employer, exposed sensitive personal information belonging to over 300,000 individuals. This incident has provoked a thorough investigation and reflection on cybersecurity protocols, offering lessons that…

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China-Linked LapDogs Campaign Exposes ShortLeash Backdoor Using Fake Certificates

SecurityScorecard’s cybersecurity experts have unveiled a significant global cyber espionage campaign known as LapDogs, which has likely compromised thousands of devices worldwide since September 2023. Believed to be operated by a group based in China, this operation is characterized by long-term surveillance and data theft, primarily targeting the United States,…

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Ensuring BYOD Security While Preserving Privacy

Hypori’s Lewandowski Discusses Securing Personal Devices without Compromising Privacy Tom Field (SecurityEditor) • May 30, 2025 Wayne Lewandowski, Chief Revenue Officer, Hypori As remote work increasingly becomes the norm, securing devices used by employees without infringing on their privacy emerges as a significant concern for businesses. Conventional Mobile Device Management…

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Telegram Cleared Out Chinese Crypto Scam Markets—Only to See Them Rebuild

Recent developments surrounding the Telegram platform have raised significant concerns in the cybersecurity community, particularly regarding the illicit services being marketed through its channels. Two notorious marketplaces, Xinbi Guarantee and Haowang Guarantee, were prominent for promoting illegal activities. While Telegram took action against Xinbi, the larger Haowang Guarantee, which facilitated…

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HHS and Insurers Commit to Streamlining Preauthorization Procedures

Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Industry Specific Concerns Over Preauthorization Denials Are Escalating Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 23, 2025 HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz (Image: HHS) Recent developments have seen major health insurers, covering approximately 80% of Americans under Medicare,…

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Record Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Passwords: Are You at Risk? – Cybernews

Massive Data Breach Exposes 16 Billion Passwords: Immediate Action Required In a staggering revelation, a data breach has compromised approximately 16 billion passwords, marking one of the most significant cybersecurity incidents in recent history. This breach has drawn widespread attention and concern, particularly among business owners and tech professionals who…

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