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Zyxel Devices Compromised by DDoS Botnets for Massive Attacks

In recent developments, several botnets exploiting a critical vulnerability in Zyxel networking devices have been identified. This particular flaw, discovered in April 2023, enables attackers to gain remote access to affected systems, heightening cybersecurity concerns across multiple regions, including Central and North America, along with parts of East and South…

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Report Alerts: Surveillance and ICE Discourage Patients from Seeking Medical Care

A recent report highlights significant concerns over an emerging health privacy crisis in the United States, driven by invasive surveillance practices and inadequate legal protections. Patients are reportedly refraining from seeking necessary medical care due to fears that immigration agents could target them within healthcare settings, exacerbating treatment delays and…

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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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