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Researchers Uncover Vulnerabilities in LG Smart TVs That Grant Root Access

Recent security assessments have uncovered multiple vulnerabilities in LG’s webOS, the operating system used in its smart TVs, presenting risks that could allow unauthorized access and control over affected devices. Discovered by the cybersecurity firm Bitdefender, these issues were first reported in November 2023, with LG issuing patches to address…

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As AI Ascends, Cisco Issues a Critical Warning on the Dangers of Outdated Technology

Outdated digital infrastructure, including routers, network switches, and network-attached storage systems, has quietly emerged as a significant risk for organizations. While it may seem more cost-effective in the short term to maintain these aging devices in obscurity, doing so often means relying on outdated configurations that are no longer secured…

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Marriott Faces Second Data Breach, Compromising Information of 5.2 Million Hotel Guests

Marriott Reports Data Breach Affecting 5.2 Million Guests International hotel chain Marriott International has revealed a significant data breach that has compromised the information of approximately 5.2 million guests. This marks the second major cybersecurity incident for the company in recent years, following a 2014 breach that exposed the records…

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Most AT&T Customers May Qualify for a Major Settlement—Are You One of Them? Act Fast: Claim Deadline Approaching!

AT&T has announced that approximately 73 million of its current and former customers may be entitled to a portion of a $177 million settlement stemming from two significant data breaches. These incidents compromised a vast array of sensitive customer information, including personal details such as names, addresses, phone numbers, Social…

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10-Year-Old Romanian Hacker Group ‘RUBYCARP’ Reemerges with Powerful Botnet

A cyber threat group of suspected Romanian origin, identified as RUBYCARP, has been linked to a long-lasting botnet engaged in various malicious activities, including cryptocurrency mining, distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, and phishing schemes. This group appears to have been operational for at least a decade, primarily motivated by financial gain,…

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Mimecast Discovers Hackers Behind SolarWinds Breach Took Portions of Its Source Code

Mimecast Acknowledges Source Code Breach Linked to SolarWinds Attack In a recent disclosure, email security firm Mimecast announced that it fell victim to the state-sponsored attackers behind the SolarWinds breach, illustrating the ongoing risks associated with sophisticated cyber threats. The incident, detailed in their findings, revealed unauthorized access to some…

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WIRED Roundup: DHS Privacy Breach, AI in Romantic Relationships, and Google Takes Action Against Text Scammers

Recent Surge in Scam Text Messages Linked to Chinese Fraud Network In recent years, the prevalence of scam text messages has escalated, creating a significant nuisance for millions of Americans. Many individuals report receiving a seemingly endless stream of unsolicited communications, with tactics that often involve impersonation of legitimate organizations…

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