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Crowded stadium concourse with spectators and a large video screen, with a laptop in the foreground.

World Cup Exposes Cyber Resilience Test for Global Events

The recent World Cup served as a real-world stress test for the cyber resilience of global events, highlighting that the true vulnerability lies in the entire event ecosystem, not just the main attractions. Even without a major breach, the steady stream of spoofed websites and fake ticketing sites shows that cyber threats are always lurking in the background.

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Windows desktop with file explorer open, showing a malicious file, connected to a network, in a blurred office background.

Microsoft Confirms Active Exploitation of Windows Shell Flaw

Microsoft warns of a high-severity Windows Shell flaw that's being actively exploited by attackers, allowing them to spoof victims over a network by simply sending a malicious file to be executed. The vulnerability, patched in April's Patch Tuesday update, poses a significant threat to users if left unprotected.

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