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Discord Data Breach: Hackers Compromise User IDs, Billing Information, and Support Chats

Discord, a leading communication platform popular among gaming and community groups, has reported a security breach involving a third-party customer service provider. This incident has led to the unauthorized exposure of personal information for a restricted number of users. In an official statement released on October 3, 2025, Discord detailed…

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LockBit Ransomware Operation Disabled; Arrests Made; Decryption Keys Provided

The U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA) announced this week the successful seizure of the source code for the infamous LockBit ransomware and a wealth of intelligence regarding its operations through a concerted initiative known as Operation Cronos. This operation marks a significant step in the global fight against ransomware, shedding…

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The Hidden Dangers of Shadow AI at Work 🚨 Unauthorized AI tools are being used by employees, posing significant risks to sensitive data and overall security. While they may offer convenience, the potential threats are concerning. 🎥 Check out the reel to discover more about Shadow AI on LinkedIn!

Shadow AI: A Growing Risk in the Workplace In an evolving landscape of workplace technology, the emergence of unauthorized AI tools, commonly referred to as Shadow AI, poses significant risks for organizations. Employees are increasingly turning to these convenient tools to enhance productivity, but this practice is not without peril.…

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The Hidden Dangers of Shadow AI at Work 🚨 Unauthorized AI tools are being used by employees, posing significant risks to sensitive data and overall security. While they may offer convenience, the potential threats are concerning. 🎥 Check out the reel to discover more about Shadow AI on LinkedIn!

GitHub Desktop Security Risks: Potential Credential Leaks from Malicious Remote URLs

Multiple Vulnerabilities Discovered in GitHub Desktop and Related Projects Recently, a series of critical security vulnerabilities have been uncovered in GitHub Desktop and various Git-related projects, potentially allowing unauthorized access to users’ Git credentials. These vulnerabilities, collectively referred to as “Clone2Leak,” pose significant risks to developers and organizations relying on…

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Hackers are Intensifying Use of ‘Browser-in-the-Browser’ Technique in Attacks Linked to Ukraine

A Belarusian cyber group known as Ghostwriter (also referred to as UNC1151) has been identified exploiting the recently uncovered browser-in-the-browser (BitB) technique in ongoing credential phishing attacks linked to the persistent Russo-Ukrainian conflict. This method employs a deceptive simulation of a browser window that appears legitimate, allowing attackers to execute…

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Android Spyware Aims at UAE Messaging App Users

Endpoint Security Undocumented Malware Found in Phony Messaging Apps Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • October 3, 2025 The Remah Desert in the United Arab Emirates (Image: Robert Harding Video/Shutterstock) Security researchers have uncovered two previously undocumented Android spyware campaigns posing as updates for secure messaging applications Signal and ToTok. These campaigns…

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ICE Plans to Establish a Round-the-Clock Social Media Surveillance Team

ICE’s Intelligence Operations: Gathering Data on Individuals through Surveillance Recent advancements in ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations indicate a strategic shift towards enhanced data collection and analysis capabilities. ICE plans to establish specialized teams that will act as intelligence units, handling incoming tips and cases. These teams will conduct online…

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Cybersecurity in Healthcare: Assessing Threats and Recommending Recovery Solutions

On Thanksgiving Day 2023, as many Americans celebrated, hospitals across the nation faced significant disruptions due to a major ransomware attack affecting facilities in three states. During this incident, critical systems faltered, emergency services were rerouted, and patient care was notably compromised. This incident highlights that cyber threats are not…

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Google Alerts Executives About Oracle Breach Extortion Concerns

Google has sounded the alarm over a recent surge in extortion emails targeting executives from a variety of organizations. These communications, reportedly orchestrated by the infamous Clop ransomware gang, allege that the attackers have compromised sensitive data from the Oracle E-Business Suite applications used by their victims. The demands are…

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