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Google teamed up with the FBI, Lumen, and other partners to take down the NetNut residential proxy network, disabling key Google accounts and services used by the threat actors to control malware. This move helps keep everyday devices and systems safe from being exploited as footholds for attacks.
Sainsbury's is taking a bold stance against shoplifting by expanding its facial recognition technology to nearly 200 stores by 2026, but is this move a step too far for customer privacy? The supermarket giant's system has already shown promising results, with 90 percent of identified individuals choosing not to return.
Cyber attackers with ties to China are pulling out all the stops to scam Indian taxpayers, using a sophisticated fake tax utility to deploy malware and pilfer sensitive info. Their precision-crafted phishing campaign, dubbed Operation DragonReturn, sends convincing emails and PDFs that even cite real laws to trick victims.
Meet Mike Shannon, Guardant Health's Director of Security Engineering, who's ditched manual queries for Exabot - a game-changing AI solution that's revolutionizing the way security teams operate. By harnessing the power of AI SOC platforms, organizations can now automate core security tasks, freeing up teams to focus on high-stakes threats.
A massive data breach at Moody Bible Institute has exposed the sensitive information of over 2.3 million people, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and more, after being targeted by the notorious extortion group ShinyHunters. The stolen data, which was leaked on June 23, puts countless individuals at risk of identity theft and cyber attacks.
Get ready to explore a piece of computing history: the source code for KSOS, a highly secure Unix operating system backed by the US Department of Defense, is now freely available in the archives of The Unix Heritage Society. This remarkable release offers a glimpse into the development of secure operating systems in the 1970s and 80s.
Meet JadePuffer, the groundbreaking ransomware campaign that's fully driven by a large language model (LLM) and can launch a devastating attack in as little as 31 seconds. This AI-powered threat uses an adaptive and automated approach to exploit vulnerabilities and extort its targets.
Meet QuimaRAT, a commercialized remote access trojan package that's being sold as a malware-as-a-service, threatening security across multiple platforms with its flexible subscription tiers. This Java-based tool is marketed for a surprisingly low price, ranging from $150 for a month to $1,200 for lifetime access.
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Meet TrojPix, a sneaky technique that can stealthily siphon air-gapped data at lightning-fast speeds of up to 1 megabyte per second - fast enough to exfiltrate a 100MB file in under two minutes while the monitor appears dark and inactive.
As a parent, sharing photos of your child online can be a minefield - with AI technology now being used to create and spread disturbing child abuse content at an alarming rate, with a 26,000% annual increase in AI-generated videos reported in just one year.
Researchers have discovered a security flaw in Opera GX that allows for silent mod installs, potentially putting user data at risk, and surprisingly, this vulnerability can be exploited with just a single page visit. This alarming issue enables malicious mods to be installed without user consent, highlighting a concerning gap in the browser's security.
Researchers have developed a sneaky tool called SKILLCLOAK that can disguise malicious AI skills, making them slip past scanners undetected more than 90% of the time. This unsettling breakthrough challenges the reliability of static AI skill reviews, leaving a gaping hole in security defenses.
Taiwan's bid to bolster its drone defense has hit a roadblock after the Kuomintang-led legislature slashed a special military budget from $40 billion to $25 billion, stripping out crucial domestic programs and a plan for 200,000 small drones. This cut threatens to leave Taiwan vulnerable, undermining its goal of becoming a formidable "hedgehog" that can defend itself against threats.
As journalism's influence grows, its accountability and standards are eroding, threatening the very foundations of the profession. The lines between journalism and online posting are blurring, with the law increasingly distinguishing between traditional journalistic practices and social media activity.
The White House is ramping up its Iran war spending with a staggering $87.6 billion supplemental request, with a whopping $21 billion dedicated to restocking depleted munitions. This massive allocation is part of a broader effort to fuel the war effort, with $67.1 billion going directly to the Pentagon.
Leaving multi-factor authentication optional has left countless bank accounts vulnerable to theft, with devastating consequences - just ask the 84-year-old victim who lost nearly $30,000 when thieves exploited this security gap. By making MFA optional, banks are inadvertently rolling out the red carpet for thieves.
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The Flipper Zero firmware is getting a boost from its vibrant community, with Flipper Devices shifting to a community-driven model to keep up with the demand from over a million users. This change will allow the company to focus on building innovative new devices while still supporting the official firmware.
China is considering reviving a Soviet-era anti-aircraft gun, the 57mm PG59, to defend against drone attacks - a low-cost solution that could provide crucial protection for logistics nodes. By bolting on a modern fire-control system, this old-school gun could get a high-tech makeover and a second life as a point-defense weapon.
Meet JadePuffer, a notorious ransomware operation that's taking cyberattacks to the next level with the power of AI, automating attacks with ease. In a shocking example, JadePuffer used a large language model agent to encrypt a staggering 1,342 Nacos service configuration items.
A US government entity was forced to pay a hefty $1 million ransom to prevent a massive data leak, after a group called Kairos threatened to release 1.6 million files unless their demand was met. The payment was the culmination of a month-long negotiation that began with a $3 million opening demand.
North Korean hackers have unleashed a massive wave of malware, publishing 108 malicious packages and web browser extensions across popular platforms like npm, Packagist, Go, and Google Chrome as part of their sneaky PolinRider campaign. This ongoing operation has already produced 162 malicious release artifacts and compromised thousands of systems worldwide.
Researchers have uncovered alarming flaws in confidential computing, including a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5, which can trick cryptographic systems into verifying the wrong machine, putting trust at risk. This weakness was found in protocols like attested TLS, which failed to ensure sensitive data reaches its intended destination.
Get ready for a major upgrade in Pakistan's air defence capabilities, as the Pakistan Air Force is set to embark on a significant fighter procurement cycle in the 2030s, driven by the impending retirement of its F-16A/B fleet. A recent $686 million deal with the US will support the current fleet, but a new generation of fighters is on the horizon.
Get ready for a star-spangled spectacle! To kick off the 4th of July celebrations, a massive aerial armada, including NASA-affiliated F-5 Tiger IIs jets, will soar above Washington, D.C. in a spectacular seven-hour flyover.