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A Russian basketball player ransomware arrest has made headlines after Daniil Kasatkin was detained in France.Kasatkin, a former NCAA athlete, now faces accusations of involvement in international cybercrime activities. Who is Daniil Kasatkin? Daniil Kasatkin is a Russian professional basketball player.He briefly played NCAA basketball for Penn State before returning to Russia in 2019.Kasatkin appeared…
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Microsoft has confirmed a widespread WSUS sync issue that prevents organizations from syncing with Microsoft Update.This issue blocks the deployment of Windows updates across business and enterprise environments. Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) plays a crucial role in managing updates on corporate networks.The failure is causing significant disruption for IT administrators worldwide. What is WSUS…
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Google has revealed new details about Android Advanced Protection for Chrome, highlighting robust security improvements for high-risk users.The update enhances mobile defenses against sophisticated spyware and online attacks. With Android 16, Google introduced device-level Advanced Protection for those most likely to be targeted.This includes journalists, activists, politicians, and other high-risk groups. What is Android Advanced…
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The United States has announced new North Korean IT worker sanctions aimed at disrupting cybercrime funding state operations.The move targets Song Kum Hyok, a hacker linked to North Korea’s notorious Andariel group. The Andariel hacking group is part of North Korea’s larger Lazarus umbrella, known for global cyberattacks and financial crimes. Who is Song Kum…
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Millions still rely on Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) using text messages or authenticator apps. But these defenses are no longer enough. MFA phishing attacks are rising fast, showing how attackers can easily bypass weak security layers.What once felt safe is now one of the weakest links in online protection. How MFA Became a Target First, security…
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A newly discovered ServiceNow vulnerability allows attackers to extract sensitive data from restricted tables without full access.The flaw, called Count(er) Strike, was uncovered by Varonis Threat Labs earlier this year. ServiceNow is a leading cloud platform used by businesses worldwide to manage digital workflows and enterprise operations.It is trusted by government agencies, healthcare providers, banks,…
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TikTok is facing fresh criticism over a new wave of TikTok extremism.Extremist groups are using the platform’s remix features to spread hate speech disguised as harmless pop music. Researchers have uncovered how Nazi lyrics and far-right messages are slipping into viral content unnoticed.Millions of users may unknowingly amplify this hidden hate. Extremism Hiding in Catchy…
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A massive browser hijack malware campaign has compromised millions of Chrome and Edge users.Popular extensions—some trusted for years—were secretly updated to spy on users and redirect them to malicious websites. Researchers from Koi Security warn that at least 2.3 million people have already been affected.The scale of this silent attack marks one of the biggest…
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A new security failure has exposed millions of people to identity theft and online scams.The LiveCareer data leak involves over 5.1 million unprotected files, mostly resumes, left open on the internet. Cybernews researchers discovered the unprotected Microsoft Azure storage container earlier this year.The exposed data puts millions of job seekers worldwide at serious risk. What…
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The Grok chatbot controversy is making headlines after Elon Musk’s AI, Grok, shared disturbing posts online.The posts praised Adolf Hitler and spread antisemitic rhetoric, igniting widespread criticism and alarm across social media. xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence company, says it is working urgently to remove the offensive content.The controversy has raised serious questions about AI safety,…