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The first half of 2025 has seen a dramatic password theft surge, with cybercriminals increasingly turning to infostealers and ransomware to break into systems, steal identities, and exfiltrate sensitive data. According to Flashpoint’s Global Threat Report, stolen credentials have become the primary tool for launching large-scale attacks. Key findings from the report show: These numbers…
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The Mailchimp ransomware claim by the Everest group is raising eyebrows—not for its impact, but for how little data was actually leaked. Cybersecurity experts and insiders are calling the leak insignificant, with some mocking it on social media as “breadcrumbs.” On July 26, 2025, the Everest ransomware group listed Mailchimp on its dark leak site.…
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AI bots could soon pose new risks to global trading markets. Recent research suggests that simple trading bots may engage in AI bots market collusion—working together to rig prices, maximize profits, and avoid competition. Researchers ran simulations to explore how AI agents behave in trading environments. The study revealed a troubling pattern: instead of competing,…
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The European Commission has flagged a Temu DSA breach after finding that the Chinese e-commerce giant may be exposing European users to illegal products. Preliminary findings show Temu failed to assess risks and stop the spread of dangerous or non-compliant items on its marketplace. The probe began on October 31, 2024, when the Commission opened…
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A new study reveals a startling development in artificial intelligence: AI model influence can be passed from one system to another—even when the trait isn’t part of the visible training data. The discovery raises concerns about safety, data poisoning, and the future of large language models trained on AI-generated content. Researchers found that “teacher” models…
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The FaZe Banks MLG coin controversy is shaking up the gaming and crypto worlds. FaZe Banks, co-founder of FaZe Clan, announced his resignation as CEO following the crash of meme cryptocurrency MLG coin—an event that has now spiraled into a messy influencer feud. MLG coin launched in late 2024 as a gaming-themed meme crypto project.…
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A wave of cyberattacks targeting a Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability has now reached more than 90 state and local governments across the United States. According to the Center for Internet Security (CIS), a nonprofit that supports local authorities in responding to cyber threats, attackers have launched widespread scanning and intrusion attempts exploiting this critical flaw. CIS…
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As AI-generated dubbing technology becomes more advanced, the voice actors AI threat has sparked a growing backlash among professional performers across Europe and beyond. Leading the charge is Boris Rehlinger, the French voice of Ben Affleck, Joaquin Phoenix, and even Puss in Boots. “I feel threatened even though my voice hasn’t been replaced by AI…
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The Dollar Tree data breach has sparked confusion after a ransomware group claimed to have stolen over 1.2 terabytes of data. Dollar Tree acknowledges the claims but denies any involvement in the breach, stating the data likely came from a company it recently acquired. The INC Ransom group, a known ransomware cartel, added Dollar Tree…
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YouTube is deploying artificial intelligence to crack down on users who lie about their age. The new YouTube AI age check uses machine learning to estimate how old users actually are—without relying solely on the birthday they entered at sign-up. The rollout starts in the US and is part of YouTube’s broader effort to deliver…