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The United States has imposed sanctions on Nobitex, Iran’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, accusing the platform of helping ransomware operators, sanctioned organizations, and other illicit actors move digital assets. The Treasury Department described Nobitex as a key part of Iran’s cryptocurrency ecosystem and alleged that the exchange processed transactions for groups already under US sanctions. The…
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Federal cybersecurity agencies are warning organizations about a growing wave of cyber activity targeting fuel tank monitoring systems across the United States. According to a joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), threat actors have actively targeted internet-connected systems used to monitor fuel storage tanks and other operational technology environments. The attacks…
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A cybercriminal claims to have obtained sensitive Grindr user data and is now offering the alleged database for sale on a cybercrime forum. The seller says the dataset contains personal information, device details, location records, and password-related data linked to users of the popular dating platform. Cybernews researchers examined sample records attached to the listing,…
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Cybercriminals are targeting hotel guests with convincing payment scams after a data breach affected more than 100 hotels across Europe. The incident exposed reservation information belonging to travelers staying at properties in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Ireland. Attackers are now using the stolen data to send phishing messages that appear to come from legitimate hotels,…
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A security flaw on Emmy.tv, the platform used to manage Emmy Awards submissions, exposed cloud credentials that could have opened the door to a vast collection of sensitive data. Researchers discovered that Amazon Web Services (AWS) credentials were embedded directly in publicly accessible website code. The mistake potentially allowed access to award submissions, internal communications,…
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Microsoft has unveiled its first AI agent powered by OpenClaw, the open-source platform that has rapidly become one of the most influential projects in the emerging agentic AI market. Called Scout, the new assistant can schedule meetings, manage tasks, and work across Microsoft 365 applications, desktop environments, and the web. The announcement came during Microsoft’s…
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The European Parliament has replaced Google with the Qwant search engine as the default search provider on its internal web browsers. The change took effect on June 4 and reflects a growing effort across Europe to reduce dependence on major US technology companies. Parliament staff can still select another search engine if they prefer. However,…
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A major streaming crackdown has led to the dismantling of nine criminal groups involved in illegal streaming operations across Europe. Law enforcement agencies said the coordinated operation targeted organized piracy networks responsible for distributing unauthorized television, sports, and entertainment content to large numbers of users. Investigators carried out raids, seized servers, and disrupted digital infrastructure…
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Android scam protection is receiving new AI-focused security upgrades as Google moves to defend users against deepfake voice scams and fraudulent phone calls. The company announced new protections designed to detect suspicious behavior during calls and reduce the risk of AI-powered impersonation attacks targeting Android users. The update reflects growing concerns surrounding voice-cloning technology and…
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A VS Code zero-day vulnerability is raising serious concerns after researchers discovered that attackers could steal GitHub authentication tokens through malicious Visual Studio Code extensions. The flaw reportedly allows attackers to compromise developer credentials with minimal user interaction, creating significant risks for software supply chains and enterprise development environments. Researchers warned that the issue could…