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Operation End Game 2.0: Targeting Initial Access Brokers

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Law Enforcement Disrupts Cybercriminal Infrastructure: 300 Servers and 650 Domains Taken Down Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • May 24, 2025 Image: Europol In a joint operation spearheaded by European law enforcement, authorities have dismantled a complex cybercriminal network, taking down 300 servers globally. This initiative, which…

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Major Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Passwords from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Others

JuSun/Getty Images A significant data breach has surfaced, exposing millions of sensitive user credentials, a discovery that raises alarm bells across cybersecurity circles. According to cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler, a recently published report reveals an online database that contains over 184 million unique account credentials. This trove of data includes…

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Database Breach Exposes 184 Million Stolen Emails and Passwords from Infostealers

Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has uncovered a misconfigured cloud server that exposed an astonishing 184 million login credentials, likely gathered through infostealer malware. Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity expert, found an unsecured database housing over 184 million unique usernames and passwords. His findings, which were shared with Hackread.com, reveal that this…

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Unveiled: Massive Database of 184 Million Records Reveals Extensive Login Credentials

The alarming reality that sensitive data could be unintentionally exposed due to a poorly secured or misconfigured database has long been a significant privacy concern. A recent incident involving a staggering 184 million records—encompassing login credentials for major platforms such as Apple, Facebook, and Google, as well as accounts linked…

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Windows Server Vulnerability: A Gateway to Privilege Escalation

Active Directory, Security Operations Akamai Researchers Alert to ‘BadSuccessor’ Vulnerability in Windows Server 2025 Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • May 21, 2025 Image: Microsoft A recently identified vulnerability in Windows Server 2025 has been labeled “trivial” to exploit, potentially allowing for privilege escalation and full domain compromise, according to research conducted…

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Signal Claims Microsoft Leaves No Alternative as It Blocks Windows Recall

In recent developments surrounding Microsoft’s Recall feature, concerns have emerged regarding its potential risks to user privacy. When enabled, Recall indexes a wide array of content, including Zoom meetings, emails, personal photos, medical information, and notably, conversations on Signal. This indexing occurs not only for the user but also for…

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Authorities Execute Extensive Global Operation Targeting Widely Used Infostealer by Cybercriminals

Recent revelations from cybersecurity experts indicate that operators of infostealers are increasingly leveraging stolen data not just for individual transactions but as a means to launch more widespread attacks. The compromised credentials have become valuable assets for cybercriminals, enabling unauthorized access to various online accounts and the networks of large…

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Russian Intelligence Hackers Target Western Logistics Companies

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Western Governments Issue Alert on Activities of Russian Unit 26165 David Perera (@daveperera) • May 21, 2025 Image: Mikhail Zhbankov/Shutterstock Multiple cybersecurity agencies from Western nations recently warned that Russian intelligence is engaged in a sustained hacking campaign against logistics and technology…

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