Category: Cyber Security
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Phantom Taurus has emerged as a newly identified Chinese espionage group. Researchers revealed its existence after linking a series of covert attacks to the same operators. Using custom malware and rare techniques, Phantom Taurus has infiltrated governments, telecoms, and diplomatic systems worldwide. Origins and Targets Phantom Taurus was first noticed more than two years ago…
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VMware virtual machines have become the latest target for a China-linked espionage group. Hackers are exploiting flaws in VMware hypervisors and management systems, allowing them to bypass defenses and access guest virtual machines. As a result, organizations relying on virtualization now face increased risks of stealthy intrusions. Attack Methods Researchers revealed that the attackers first…
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The Cisco zero-day exploitation crisis has revealed almost 200,000 devices exposed worldwide. Attackers are actively abusing the vulnerability, making this one of the most pressing security incidents of the year. Organizations relying on Cisco hardware must act fast to reduce risks. Scope of the Cisco Zero-Day Exposure Researchers identified nearly 200,000 devices still online and…
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An Australian federal court issued a deepfake porn fine of $343,500 against a man who created nonconsensual images of six women. The case marks the first legal ruling of its kind in Australia. Between November 2022 and October 2023, Antonio Rotondo, also known as Anthony or Tony, posted 12 fake nude images on a website…
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Google Flo privacy lawsuit reached a $56 million settlement. The case centered on claims that the fertility app Flo shared sensitive health data with Google without user consent. Plaintiffs argued that Flo promised confidentiality but still exposed private details. Between 2016 and 2019, the app allegedly sent user data to Google for analysis. What data…
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Meta ad-free subscription launches in the UK at £2.99 per month for web users. Mobile app access costs £3.99 due to Apple and Google fees. The new option lets Facebook and Instagram users remove advertising. Meta confirmed that only users aged 18 or older can subscribe. Regulatory push behind the change Meta explained that the…
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Ransomware favorite target in 2025 has become clear. Factories, especially in manufacturing and construction, now face the most intense wave of cyberattacks. Criminals aim at industries where disruptions create costly downtime and fast ransom payments. Factories under siege Security researchers report that nearly two out of three ransomware incidents in critical infrastructure strike manufacturing. Construction…
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Akira ransomware SonicWall attacks now bypass multi-factor authentication. Criminals exploit SonicWall SSL VPN accounts even when MFA is enabled. Researchers observed attackers gaining access despite multiple one-time password prompts. The method remains under investigation, but stolen OTP seeds may play a role. Vulnerability linked to CVE-2024-40766 SonicWall traced many intrusions to CVE-2024-40766, an improper access…
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Dutch teens spy Europol in a case that alarms European authorities. Police arrested two 17-year-olds who allegedly worked for Russia. They attempted to gather intelligence near Europol’s headquarters using WiFi sniffers. The arrests expose how state actors recruit youth for espionage in the digital era. Police Capture the Suspects Dutch police arrested the teens after…
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Outlook encrypted email errors have left many users unable to access or send secure messages. These issues affect organizations that rely on encryption to protect sensitive communication. To ease disruptions, Microsoft released a temporary fix while engineers continue to investigate a permanent solution. The Problem with Encrypted Emails Encrypted email ensures privacy by securing message…