NATO Warns of Russia's Escalating Hybrid Warfare, Risks of Substantial Casualties
A senior NATO official warns that Russia's escalating hybrid warfare campaign, involving dozens of attacks including sabotage of energy and communication cables, risks causing substantial casualties or economic damage in Europe, prompting NATO to update its strategy on military responses.
NATO Warns of Russia's Escalating Hybrid Warfare, Risks of Substantial Casualties
A senior NATO official warns that Russia's escalating hybrid warfare campaign, involving dozens of attacks including sabotage of energy and communication cables, risks causing substantial casualties or economic damage in Europe, prompting NATO to update its strategy on military responses.
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48% Bias Score
Sextortion in Germany: Rising Cases and Disproportionate Impact on Men
Over 2,000 sextortion cases were reported in Germany in 2023, with a likely increase in 2024; men are disproportionately affected, possibly due to lower suspicion and more willingness to share intimate images; the crime often involves foreign-based organized crime groups, and underreporting is signi...
Sextortion in Germany: Rising Cases and Disproportionate Impact on Men
Over 2,000 sextortion cases were reported in Germany in 2023, with a likely increase in 2024; men are disproportionately affected, possibly due to lower suspicion and more willingness to share intimate images; the crime often involves foreign-based organized crime groups, and underreporting is signi...
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44% Bias Score
Smart Home Cameras: Privacy Risks Revealed by New Study
A Surfshark study found outdoor smart home camera apps collect an average of 12 data points, including sensitive personal information, 50% more than other smart home devices; indoor apps collect 9, raising significant privacy concerns.
Smart Home Cameras: Privacy Risks Revealed by New Study
A Surfshark study found outdoor smart home camera apps collect an average of 12 data points, including sensitive personal information, 50% more than other smart home devices; indoor apps collect 9, raising significant privacy concerns.
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48% Bias Score
Low Solve Rate for Sextortion Cases in Saxony-Anhalt
In Saxony-Anhalt, only 5 of 470 reported sextortion cases were solved by October 2024, revealing a low solve rate despite a slight decrease in cases compared to 2023. Most cases were attempts, with 80% of victims being male, including minors.
Low Solve Rate for Sextortion Cases in Saxony-Anhalt
In Saxony-Anhalt, only 5 of 470 reported sextortion cases were solved by October 2024, revealing a low solve rate despite a slight decrease in cases compared to 2023. Most cases were attempts, with 80% of victims being male, including minors.
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44% Bias Score
2025 Cybercrime Trends: Data Breaches, Service Disruptions, and Enhanced Defenses
Cybercriminals in 2025 will focus on stealing data from corporate networks, disrupting critical services, and targeting individuals, prompting a shift towards stronger national cybersecurity using next-generation firewalls, AI, and import substitution.
2025 Cybercrime Trends: Data Breaches, Service Disruptions, and Enhanced Defenses
Cybercriminals in 2025 will focus on stealing data from corporate networks, disrupting critical services, and targeting individuals, prompting a shift towards stronger national cybersecurity using next-generation firewalls, AI, and import substitution.
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40% Bias Score
Windows 11 Update Bug Blocks Security Updates for Some Users
Microsoft confirmed a Windows 11 version 24H2 update issue that prevents some users from receiving future security updates if they install it via media containing the October or November 2024 security updates; the company is working on a permanent fix, and recommends using the December 2024 security...
Windows 11 Update Bug Blocks Security Updates for Some Users
Microsoft confirmed a Windows 11 version 24H2 update issue that prevents some users from receiving future security updates if they install it via media containing the October or November 2024 security updates; the company is working on a permanent fix, and recommends using the December 2024 security...
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52% Bias Score
Chrome Extension Attacks Bypass Two-Factor Authentication
Between December 24th and 26th, hackers exploited a vulnerability in Google's authorization flow to publish a malicious Chrome extension, potentially allowing them to steal cookies and bypass MFA despite the employee having Google Advanced Protection enabled. Cyberhaven was affected, and attackers p...
Chrome Extension Attacks Bypass Two-Factor Authentication
Between December 24th and 26th, hackers exploited a vulnerability in Google's authorization flow to publish a malicious Chrome extension, potentially allowing them to steal cookies and bypass MFA despite the employee having Google Advanced Protection enabled. Cyberhaven was affected, and attackers p...
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28% Bias Score
Former OpenAI Researcher's Death Raises Questions, Prompts FBI Investigation Request
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower who publicly criticized OpenAI's copyright practices, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26th; his parents dispute the official suicide ruling and demand an FBI investigation citing concerns about the San Francisco Po...
Former OpenAI Researcher's Death Raises Questions, Prompts FBI Investigation Request
Suchir Balaji, a former OpenAI researcher and whistleblower who publicly criticized OpenAI's copyright practices, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26th; his parents dispute the official suicide ruling and demand an FBI investigation citing concerns about the San Francisco Po...
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48% Bias Score
Pro-Russian Hackers Launch DDoS Attack on Italian Websites
On Saturday, a pro-Russian hacker group, NoName057, launched a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack targeting Italian websites, including airports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, causing temporary disruptions before being mitigated; the attack is believed to be retaliation for Italy's su...
Pro-Russian Hackers Launch DDoS Attack on Italian Websites
On Saturday, a pro-Russian hacker group, NoName057, launched a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack targeting Italian websites, including airports and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, causing temporary disruptions before being mitigated; the attack is believed to be retaliation for Italy's su...
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48% Bias Score
Ninth US Telecom Company Hacked in Chinese Espionage Campaign
The White House revealed that a ninth US telecommunications company was hacked in a Chinese espionage campaign, Salt Typhoon, accessing private communications of Americans, mostly government officials in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Ninth US Telecom Company Hacked in Chinese Espionage Campaign
The White House revealed that a ninth US telecommunications company was hacked in a Chinese espionage campaign, Salt Typhoon, accessing private communications of Americans, mostly government officials in Washington, D.C., and Virginia, highlighting cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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48% Bias Score
Volkswagen Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 Electric Vehicle Owners
A data breach at Volkswagen exposed the personal data of 800,000 electric vehicle owners, including precise location data for nearly 500,000 vehicles, due to a misconfiguration by subsidiary Cariad; data was accessible for months on Amazon cloud storage.
Volkswagen Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 Electric Vehicle Owners
A data breach at Volkswagen exposed the personal data of 800,000 electric vehicle owners, including precise location data for nearly 500,000 vehicles, due to a misconfiguration by subsidiary Cariad; data was accessible for months on Amazon cloud storage.
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44% Bias Score
Sabotage Suspected in Damage to Estonia-Finland Undersea Cable
On Wednesday, the 170-kilometer undersea cable Estlink 2 connecting Estonia and Finland was damaged, with Finnish authorities suspecting sabotage by the oil tanker "Eagle S", allegedly part of Russia's sanctions-evading shadow fleet. Further incidents involving undersea cables in the Baltic Sea have...
Sabotage Suspected in Damage to Estonia-Finland Undersea Cable
On Wednesday, the 170-kilometer undersea cable Estlink 2 connecting Estonia and Finland was damaged, with Finnish authorities suspecting sabotage by the oil tanker "Eagle S", allegedly part of Russia's sanctions-evading shadow fleet. Further incidents involving undersea cables in the Baltic Sea have...
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60% Bias Score