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The ShinyHunters Clop hack has turned one ransomware group’s methods against another. ShinyHunters claims it defaced Clop’s Tor leak site, stole sensitive server data and obtained the keys controlling its onion service. The group now plans to threaten its cybercrime rival with extortion. ShinyHunters Takes Over Clop Leak Site ShinyHunters claims it compromised Clop’s data…
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A North Korean hacking group infected at least 30,000 devices across more than 100 countries, according to a joint security advisory. Authorities say the WaterPlum hackers also stole cryptocurrency and account credentials from over 7,000 wallets. WaterPlum Hackers Target 30,000 Devices Authorities tracked WaterPlum’s activity between December 2025 and July 2026. During that period, the…
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AI actress Tilly Norwood surprised Piers Morgan and actor Tom Conti when she suddenly began speaking Cantonese during an interview. Although Norwood blamed a minor “hiccup,” her publicist later claimed the unexpected language change demonstrated the AI character’s capabilities. AI Actress Switches Languages Mid-Interview Norwood appeared in a video interview alongside Morgan and Oscar-nominated actor…
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A software error lasting just a millisecond caused more than 2,000 UK flight cancellations on September 8. The disruption affected around 330,000 passengers and took over two days to clear. NATS Identifies Software Defect National Air Traffic Services published its preliminary investigation into the incident on September 18. The UK air traffic control provider traced…
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Security researchers say two OpenAI forum vulnerabilities allowed them to run code on the platform’s server. They could then take over linked ChatGPT and Codex accounts through OpenAI’s single sign-on system. Researchers Compromise OpenAI Community Forum Hacktron AI researchers Harsh Jaiswal, Mohan Pedhapati and Rahul Maini discovered the security weaknesses. They targeted OpenAI’s community forum,…
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Gyazo has confirmed a major data breach affecting approximately 23.62 million user records. Attackers exploited a server vulnerability and also accessed metadata linked to 490 million uploaded images. Attackers Exploit Gyazo Server Vulnerability Gyazo is a cloud-based screenshot and screen-recording platform operated by Helpfeel. The service automatically uploads captured media and creates shareable links. The…
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Fake GitHub repositories that impersonate major software companies are distributing a new malware strain called Rapuncel. The campaign also uses a Microsoft-signed driver to shut down antivirus and endpoint security products. Fake GitHub Repositories Target Software Searches LastPass and Delphos Labs discovered the ongoing malware campaign. According to their research, the attackers impersonate LastPass and…
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The FBI has confirmed cyberattacks against two commercial tankers travelling toward Texas. US officials are investigating whether Iran or an aligned group played a role, although authorities have not publicly identified the attackers. FBI Confirms Two Tanker Cyberattacks The FBI confirmed that cyber incidents affected two separate commercial vessels in August. US cyber teams conducted…
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A suspected Russian hacker built an illegal residential proxy business by compromising more than 87,000 routers, VPN devices and servers. The operation reportedly earned over $200,000 and used a modified AI coding tool to automate its activity. Research Exposes Massive Proxy Operation The Cybernews research team uncovered an underground proxy network containing tens of thousands…
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Security researchers have discovered RatHat, a new Android malware strain that uses artificial intelligence to navigate infected devices. It can steal banking credentials, intercept passwords and maintain persistent remote access. RatHat Spreads Through Malicious APK Files Zimperium zLabs researchers analysed RatHat Android malware after finding it in campaigns that target mobile users. The operators distribute…