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Google Introduces Advanced Protection for At-Risk Users on Android

In response to the growing threat posed by mercenary spyware and other targeted cyber dangers, major technology firms, including Apple, Google, and Microsoft, have committed significant resources over recent years to fortify the digital security of their most vulnerable users worldwide. Apple’s implementation of Lockdown Mode in 2022 exemplifies a…

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Security Experts Alert to Ongoing Threat Posed by Popular Open Source Tool in the US

The cybersecurity landscape is increasingly becoming a focal point for nation-state actors. George Barnes, a former deputy director at the National Security Agency (NSA), emphasizes this, highlighting the potential threats posed by Russian intelligence agencies to open-source software, specifically mentioning the library easyjson. With 36 years of experience at the…

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WatchGuard Appoints Former SentinelOne COO Srivatsan as Interim CEO

Endpoint Security, Governance & Risk Management, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Vats Srivatsan Appointed Interim CEO at WatchGuard Following Prakash Panjwani’s Departure Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • May 8, 2025 Vats Srivatsan, interim CEO of WatchGuard (Image: WatchGuard) Vats Srivatsan, the former Chief Operating Officer of SentinelOne, has been appointed as…

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Jailbreakers Exploit Invisible Characters to Bypass AI Safeguards

New Research Exposes Weaknesses in Tokenizers Used by Major LLMs Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • May 7, 2025 Researchers have revealed that adversaries can bypass tokenizers using various subtle methods, including emojis and zero-width spaces. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent findings indicate that sophisticated obfuscation tactics can effectively circumvent the safety mechanisms employed…

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UK Retail Giants Targeted in Hacking Spree

In recent years, Scattered Spider has gained notoriety as a significant threat within the cybersecurity landscape. Rather than being a singular organization, the group operates more as a loose affiliation of hackers who primarily utilize social engineering techniques—such as phishing and deceptive phone calls—to infiltrate corporate networks. Many of the…

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Microsoft’s “Passwordless by Default” Initiative: Benefits and Drawbacks

Microsoft Embraces Passwordless Logins as Default Option In a significant move toward enhancing cybersecurity, Microsoft has announced that it will make passwordless logins the standard method for creating new accounts. This initiative marks a pivotal shift away from traditional passwords, which have historically posed several security challenges for both businesses…

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TikTok Slapped with €530 Million Fine for Transmitting User Data to China

In our increasingly interconnected world, the management of user data has come under intense examination, particularly concerning applications that share sensitive information across borders. A notable instance of this ongoing debate involves TikTok, the widely-used Chinese mobile video-sharing platform that has faced scrutiny over privacy and data security issues since…

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