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Alert: New Phishing Scheme Targeting Even the Most Cautious Users

In a concerning trend, cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated phishing techniques that can easily deceive even the most vigilant online users. A recent report highlighted how these malicious actors are capitalizing on the common practice of logging into websites via social media accounts, specifically focusing on services like Facebook. Antoine…

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Alert: New Phishing Scheme Targeting Even the Most Cautious Users

HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Zero-Day Vulnerability Used to Execute Record-Breaking DDoS Attacks

In a concerning escalation of cybersecurity threats, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloudflare, and Google reported significant progress in defending against unprecedented distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks that utilize a new exploit known as HTTP/2 Rapid Reset. This emerging vulnerability has raised alarms due to its ability to launch large-scale attacks efficiently.…

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US Indicts Two Russian Spies and Two Hackers for Breaching 500 Million Yahoo Accounts

U.S. Charges Russian Intelligence Officers and Hackers in 2014 Yahoo Data Breach In a significant development in cybersecurity, U.S. authorities have charged two Russian intelligence officers and two hackers linked to the massive 2014 Yahoo data breach, which affected over 500 million user accounts. The U.S. Department of Justice disclosed…

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Pro-Russian Hackers Target Recent WinRAR Vulnerability in Latest Attack Campaign

Recent reports indicate that pro-Russian hacking groups are exploiting a security vulnerability in WinRAR, a widely used archiving software. This vulnerability has been employed in a phishing campaign aimed at credential theft from compromised systems, raising significant security concerns among business owners. The vulnerability in question, known as CVE-2023-38831, affects…

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How to Safeguard Your iPhone or Android Device Against Spyware

Recent findings have unveiled alarming trends in the cybersecurity landscape, particularly in the emergence of spyware that exploits seemingly innocuous applications and tools. Richard LaTulip, a field Chief Information Security Officer at Recorded Future, highlights that infections often initiate through malicious links or counterfeit applications, but increasingly, they are being…

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Russian Hackers Introduce ‘Tainted Leaks’ – From Phishing to Propaganda

Recent findings reveal a sophisticated disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting critics of the Russian state while compromising sensitive data. Security researchers have linked these activities to a suspected Russian government-sponsored espionage initiative, though definitive evidence of state involvement remains unproven. Notably, these operations share characteristics with the tactics employed by…

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European Parliament Moves to Prohibit Encryption Backdoors

In a significant development, Prime Minister Theresa May is advocating for technology companies, including major players like Facebook, Apple, and Google, to implement controversial ‘backdoors’ that would enable law enforcement access. However, she is aware that the concept is rife with complexities that extend beyond mere implementation. The European Parliament’s…

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Google Enhances Its Bug Bounty Program to Address AI Threats

Google has announced a significant expansion of its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) to incentivize researchers to identify attack scenarios specifically targeting generative artificial intelligence systems. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance safety and security frameworks surrounding AI technologies. According to Google representatives Laurie Richardson and Royal…

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Supply Chains, AI, and the Cloud: The Major Failures (and One Triumph) of 2025

In recent months, a series of sophisticated cyberattacks leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) have raised alarms in the technology sector. One particularly concerning incident involved a prompt injection attack against GitLab’s Duo chatbot, wherein malicious code was embedded within a legitimate code package. This exploit not only blurred the lines between…

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