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New Bluetooth Flaw Allows Attackers to Eavesdrop on Encrypted Connections

Across the globe, over one billion Bluetooth-enabled devices—including smartphones, laptops, smart IoT devices, and industrial equipment—are exposed to a significant vulnerability that could enable attackers to monitor data exchanged between paired devices. This flaw, known by its designation CVE-2019-9506, stems from weaknesses in the encryption key negotiation protocol used by…

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Project Glasswing Demonstrates AI’s Ability to Identify Bugs—But Who Will Resolve Them?

Title: Anthropic’s Project Glasswing: A Game Changer in Vulnerability Discovery Last week, Anthropic unveiled Project Glasswing, an advanced AI model designed for identifying software vulnerabilities with unprecedented effectiveness. In response to its powerful capabilities, the company has made the unusual decision to delay the public release of the model, providing…

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Google Reveals How Certain Websites Secretly Hacked iPhones for Years

Apple users should remain vigilant regarding recent threats, as a new report from Google researchers reveals that iPhones can be compromised simply by visiting seemingly benign websites. This alarming discovery stems from a series of iPhone hacking exploits uncovered by Google’s Project Zero earlier this year. The researchers identified at…

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30,000 Facebook Accounts Compromised in Google AppSheet Phishing Scheme

Recently uncovered cyber operations linked to Vietnamese threat actors have revealed a sophisticated method of launching phishing attacks using Google AppSheet as a conduit. This campaign aims to compromise Facebook accounts, with approximately 30,000 accounts reported hacked. The operation, identified as “AccountDumpling” by cybersecurity firm Guardio, entails the hijacked accounts…

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iOS 13 Flaw Allows Third-Party Keyboards to Bypass ‘Full Access’ Denial

Following the recent release of iOS 13 and iPadOS, Apple has issued a critical security advisory regarding an unpatched vulnerability affecting third-party keyboard applications. This warning is particularly relevant for users of iPhones and iPads, as it presents a significant risk to personal data security. The issue arises from the…

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China-Linked Twill Typhoon Employs Phony Apple and Yahoo Websites for Espionage Activities

Organizations across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region are facing a surge of cyberattacks attributed to a group known as Twill Typhoon. These attacks, which began in late September 2025, have raised alerts among cybersecurity experts at Darktrace, who note that the attackers employ sophisticated tactics to masquerade as legitimate services,…

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Foxconn Ransomware Attack: A Reminder That Nothing Is Permanently Secure

A ransomware group has targeted Foxconn, the major electronics manufacturer, claiming to have stolen 8 terabytes of sensitive data. This data reportedly includes schematics and project details related to key clients like Dell, Google, Apple, and Nvidia. Although Foxconn has not issued a statement about the accuracy of these claims,…

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Sudo Vulnerability Allows Non-Privileged Users on Linux and macOS to Execute Root Commands

A notable vulnerability has been identified in the widely utilized sudo utility by Joe Vennix from Apple Security. Under certain configurations, this flaw could permit low-privileged users or harmful applications to execute commands with elevated administrative privileges on Linux and macOS operating systems. Sudo, a critical command-line utility, allows users…

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