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Zero-Day Alert: Recent Android Patch Addresses Actively Exploited Vulnerability

In its latest round of security updates, Google has addressed critical vulnerabilities within the Android operating system, including a serious zero-day flaw that may have been leveraged in active attacks. The company released monthly patches aimed at rectifying issues that could potentially put user devices at risk. The vulnerability, designated…

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Hacker Responsible for DDoS Attacks on Sony, EA, and Steam Gaming Servers Admits Guilt

In a notable case underscoring the ongoing threat of cyberattacks, a 23-year-old hacker from Utah, identified as Austin Thompson, also known by his online alias “DerpTroll,” has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a series of denial-of-service (DoS) attacks targeting various online services, websites, and gaming companies from 2013 to 2014. According…

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T-Mobile Czech Employee Illegally Accesses and Sells Data of 1.5 Million Customers

Data Breach at T-Mobile Czech Republic: Insider Threat Exposes 1.5 Million Records T-Mobile has recently become the latest victim in a series of significant data breaches. Unlike previous high-profile incidents attributed to external hackers, this breach stems from the actions of an employee within T-Mobile Czech Republic. Over 1.5 million…

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One Easy Way to Disable Your Wi-Fi Network

Endpoint Security, Hardware / Chip-level Security Black Duck Researchers Identify Vulnerability in Widely Deployed Broadcom Chipset Greg Sirico • January 13, 2026 Image: vectorfusionart/Shutterstock Researchers at Black Duck have uncovered a significant vulnerability in Broadcom chipsets, which are extensively utilized in wireless routers. This flaw allows adversaries to disrupt connectivity…

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Betterment Confirms Data Breach, Urges Customers to Stay Alert for Crypto Scam Notifications

Betterment’s employee credentials compromised, facilitating phishing attacks through an external platform Sensitive personal information accessed: names, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, and birth dates No customer accounts were compromised; however, the stolen data poses a risk for future phishing schemes Investment platform Betterment has reported a recent security breach…

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North Korean Hackers Leverage Zero-Day Vulnerability to Attack Cybersecurity Researchers

Recent investigations by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) have revealed that North Korean hackers are persistently targeting the cybersecurity community through the exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in an unspecified software application. This campaign has gained momentum over the past several weeks, highlighting sophisticated tactics employed to infiltrate the systems…

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Moxie Marlinspike Aims to Revolutionize AI Just as He Did with Messaging

Moxie Marlinspike Launches Confer: A New Era in AI Chatbots with Enhanced Privacy Moxie Marlinspike, recognized for shaping the future of secure messaging through the creation of Signal Messenger, is now setting forth to transform the AI chatbot landscape with his latest initiative, Confer. This open-source AI assistant promises to…

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