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WhatsApp is rolling out a new stricter security setting to protect users from cyberattacks
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WhatsApp is rolling out a new stricter security setting to protect users from cyberattacks

Ivan Mehta 9:24 AM PST · January 27, 2026 Days after Meta was sued over alleged false privacy claims surrounding its chat...
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I’m a backup and recovery provider, but here’s why you shouldn’t just trust me
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I’m a backup and recovery provider, but here’s why you shouldn’t just trust me

Story by Dave Joyce How much do you trust your backups? It’s an important question, and one that few businesses think to...
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Massive breach leaks 45 million French records
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Massive breach leaks 45 million French records

Story by Sead Fadilpaši? Cybernews found exposed database with tens of millions of French citizen records Data combined from at least...
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The home gadgets that are easily hacked
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The home gadgets that are easily hacked

Story by Natalie Davies As connected devices become the norm, many modern households now rely on smart gadgets for convenience, comfort,...
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Microsoft says Azure was hit with a massive DDoS attack launched from over 500,000 IP addresses
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Microsoft says Azure was hit with a massive DDoS attack launched from over 500,000 IP addresses

Story by Sead Fadilpaši? Microsoft mitigated a record 15.72 Tbps DDoS attack from Aisuru botnet Aisuru, a Mirai-class IoT botnet, controls...
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The common password mistake that’s exposing you to hackers
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The common password mistake that’s exposing you to hackers

Story by Rob Waugh There's no shortage of password-protected accounts these days, with everything from setting up a pair of wireless...
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Weekly Recap: F5 Breached, Linux Rootkits, Pixnapping Attack, EtherHiding & More
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Weekly Recap: F5 Breached, Linux Rootkits, Pixnapping Attack, EtherHiding & More

Ravie Lakshmanan It's easy to think your defenses are solid — until you realize attackers have been inside them the...
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Cybercriminals Exploit X’s Grok AI to Bypass Ad Protections and Spread Malware to Millions
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Cybercriminals Exploit X’s Grok AI to Bypass Ad Protections and Spread Malware to Millions

?Ravie Lakshmanan Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new technique that cybercriminals have adopted to bypass social media platform X's malvertising...
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‘Phantom hacker’ scam that targets the elderly has stolen over $1B in the past 12 months
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‘Phantom hacker’ scam that targets the elderly has stolen over $1B in the past 12 months

Story by Harry Cockburn The FBI is warning about a sophisticated “phantom hacker” scheme specifically targeting the elderly, and which has drained more...
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Common internet scams and how to avoid them
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Common internet scams and how to avoid them

By PC Plus, Sead Fadilpaši? Safeguard yourself against online scams These days, internet fraud is omnipresent. Most people and most organizations, regardless...
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A CRM for cybercriminals – SpamGPT makes cybercriminals’ wildest dreams come true with business-grade marketing tools and features
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A CRM for cybercriminals – SpamGPT makes cybercriminals’ wildest dreams come true with business-grade marketing tools and features

Story by Efosa Udinmwen SpamGPT turns phishing into an automated process with minimal expertise Attackers can rotate multiple SMTP servers to...
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Criminals looking to disturb holidaymakers with devious AI-powered cyberattacks – here’s what you need to know
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Criminals looking to disturb holidaymakers with devious AI-powered cyberattacks – here’s what you need to know

Story by Efosa Udinmwen Phishing emails look ordinary but hide malware that compromises hotel systems VenomRAT gives criminals remote access to...
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Python developers targeted with new password-stealing phishing attacks – here’s how to stay safe
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Python developers targeted with new password-stealing phishing attacks – here’s how to stay safe

Story by Sead Fadilpaši? PyPI warns phishing attacks will persist using fake domains and urgent email tactics Victims are tricked into...
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Apple iOS apps are worse at leaking sensitive data than Android apps, worrying research finds – here’s what you need to know
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Apple iOS apps are worse at leaking sensitive data than Android apps, worrying research finds – here’s what you need to know

Story by Efosa Udinmwen Report warns attackers can intercept API calls on iOS devices, and make them appear legitimate Traditional security...
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Data breach of epic proportions in Vietnam
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Data breach of epic proportions in Vietnam

by Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh Hackers steal 160 million records from state-run credit center, exposing Communist Party’s digital vulnerability and illiteracy...
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Google Confirms It Has Been Hacked — Warns User Data Stolen
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Google Confirms It Has Been Hacked — Warns User Data Stolen

ByDavey Winder,  Senior Contributor. The Google Threat Intelligence Group has officially confirmed that user data has been stolen following a...
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Hackers can bypass Microsoft Defender to install ransomware on PCs
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Hackers can bypass Microsoft Defender to install ransomware on PCs

By Mikael Markander Contributor, PCWorld By exploiting a legitimate driver, hackers can load their own malicious driver to bypass Microsoft Defender....
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Microsoft users warned to save passwords before system switch
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Microsoft users warned to save passwords before system switch

By Karen Grace Prince, News.com.au Users of Microsoft Authenticator have been warned to save all their passwords before the company...
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Do I need an antivirus and a VPN?
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Do I need an antivirus and a VPN?

Story by Sead Fadilpašić The best antivirus acts as most people's go-to for device protection, but as I have already discussed, there are some...
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Israel arrests new suspect behind Nomad Bridge $190M crypto hack
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Israel arrests new suspect behind Nomad Bridge $190M crypto hack

By Bill Toulas An American-Israeli national named Osei Morrell has been arrested in Israel for his alleged involvement in exploiting the Nomad...
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