Lazarus Group Impersonates VC, Steals $34 Million in Crypto
The Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, stole over $34 million in cryptocurrency from an unnamed startup by impersonating a Hong Kong-based venture capitalist via a malicious script in November 2023, leveraging a fake Telegram account; the FBI recovered $3.2 million.
Lazarus Group Impersonates VC, Steals $34 Million in Crypto
The Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, stole over $34 million in cryptocurrency from an unnamed startup by impersonating a Hong Kong-based venture capitalist via a malicious script in November 2023, leveraging a fake Telegram account; the FBI recovered $3.2 million.
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24% Bias Score
France Launches 17Cyber Platform to Aid Cybercrime Victims
France launched 17Cyber, a new online platform to help victims of cyberattacks and online scams, providing initial diagnostics, suggesting actions, and directing users to appropriate reporting channels or specialized services, aiming to improve the fragmented landscape of cybercrime support.
France Launches 17Cyber Platform to Aid Cybercrime Victims
France launched 17Cyber, a new online platform to help victims of cyberattacks and online scams, providing initial diagnostics, suggesting actions, and directing users to appropriate reporting channels or specialized services, aiming to improve the fragmented landscape of cybercrime support.
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24% Bias Score
Rutte Urges Citizens to Prepare Amid Heightened Global Security Threats
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, in his first major speech as NATO leader, directly addressed citizens, urging increased defense spending and preparedness due to heightened global security threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, marking a shift from the post-Cold War era.
Rutte Urges Citizens to Prepare Amid Heightened Global Security Threats
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, in his first major speech as NATO leader, directly addressed citizens, urging increased defense spending and preparedness due to heightened global security threats from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea, marking a shift from the post-Cold War era.
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40% Bias Score
London Phone Thefts Surge: Experts Offer Security Solutions
In 2024, London experienced 200 daily phone thefts, with low police response and unlocked phones exacerbating the problem, prompting security experts to advise proactive measures like phone insurance, strong passcodes, and remote device tracking.
London Phone Thefts Surge: Experts Offer Security Solutions
In 2024, London experienced 200 daily phone thefts, with low police response and unlocked phones exacerbating the problem, prompting security experts to advise proactive measures like phone insurance, strong passcodes, and remote device tracking.
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40% Bias Score
Critical US Infrastructure Exposed: 430+ Vulnerable Systems Found Online
A Censys report found over 430 US industrial control systems directly accessible online, creating critical security risks to essential services like water and power, demanding immediate action due to AI-enabled cyberattack potential.
Critical US Infrastructure Exposed: 430+ Vulnerable Systems Found Online
A Censys report found over 430 US industrial control systems directly accessible online, creating critical security risks to essential services like water and power, demanding immediate action due to AI-enabled cyberattack potential.
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52% Bias Score
Temu App Security Concerns: Swiss Analysis Reveals Anomalies
The Swiss NTC found "unusual" technical anomalies in the Temu shopping app, including dynamic code loading and extra encryption, raising data security concerns despite the absence of confirmed malicious activity; this has prompted calls for further investigation by Italian authorities.
Temu App Security Concerns: Swiss Analysis Reveals Anomalies
The Swiss NTC found "unusual" technical anomalies in the Temu shopping app, including dynamic code loading and extra encryption, raising data security concerns despite the absence of confirmed malicious activity; this has prompted calls for further investigation by Italian authorities.
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48% Bias Score
Unexplained Drone Sightings Spark US Security Concerns
Unidentified drones have been sighted across multiple US states, including near military bases and airports, prompting security concerns and a federal response; New York received a drone detection system, while the origin and purpose of the drones remain unclear despite investigations.
Unexplained Drone Sightings Spark US Security Concerns
Unidentified drones have been sighted across multiple US states, including near military bases and airports, prompting security concerns and a federal response; New York received a drone detection system, while the origin and purpose of the drones remain unclear despite investigations.
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48% Bias Score
FBI Warns of HiatusRAT Spy Campaign Targeting Weak Passwords and Vulnerabilities
The FBI warned of the HiatusRAT Chinese spy campaign targeting U.S. government and private devices, exploiting vulnerabilities (CVE-2017-7921, CVE-2018-9995, CVE-2020-25078, CVE-2021-33044, CVE-2021-36260) and weak passwords in Xiongmai and Hikvision web cameras and DVRs since July 2022, using tools...
FBI Warns of HiatusRAT Spy Campaign Targeting Weak Passwords and Vulnerabilities
The FBI warned of the HiatusRAT Chinese spy campaign targeting U.S. government and private devices, exploiting vulnerabilities (CVE-2017-7921, CVE-2018-9995, CVE-2020-25078, CVE-2021-33044, CVE-2021-36260) and weak passwords in Xiongmai and Hikvision web cameras and DVRs since July 2022, using tools...
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40% Bias Score
White House Urges Congress for Expanded Drone Regulation Authority
Amidst rising public concern over numerous drone sightings across East Coast states, the White House is pushing for Congress to pass legislation granting expanded authority to federal, state, and local governments to regulate drones, while asserting that current investigations reveal no national sec...
White House Urges Congress for Expanded Drone Regulation Authority
Amidst rising public concern over numerous drone sightings across East Coast states, the White House is pushing for Congress to pass legislation granting expanded authority to federal, state, and local governments to regulate drones, while asserting that current investigations reveal no national sec...
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40% Bias Score
AI-Powered Scams Poised to Explode in 2025
A Telegram ad for a pig butchering scam shows a woman offering her services as an "AI model", indicating AI's growing role in financial fraud; Deloitte predicts $40 billion in AI-enabled losses by 2027, while the FBI warns of larger-scale AI-driven fraud.
AI-Powered Scams Poised to Explode in 2025
A Telegram ad for a pig butchering scam shows a woman offering her services as an "AI model", indicating AI's growing role in financial fraud; Deloitte predicts $40 billion in AI-enabled losses by 2027, while the FBI warns of larger-scale AI-driven fraud.
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52% Bias Score
Northeast Drone Sightings Spark Criticism of Federal Response
Mysterious drone sightings near military sites and restricted airspace in the Northeast have prompted criticism of the federal government's response, with lawmakers from both parties calling for increased transparency, improved technology, and potential new legislation.
Northeast Drone Sightings Spark Criticism of Federal Response
Mysterious drone sightings near military sites and restricted airspace in the Northeast have prompted criticism of the federal government's response, with lawmakers from both parties calling for increased transparency, improved technology, and potential new legislation.
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48% Bias Score
Booming Cybersecurity Market in Greece Amidst Rising Cyberattacks
Greece faces a surge in cyberattacks, ranking second globally in financial sector risk, with over 750 weekly attacks on Greek banks. This fuels the booming cybersecurity market, projected to reach €360 billion by 2030, driven by regulatory pressure (NIS2, DORA) and sophisticated attacks.
Booming Cybersecurity Market in Greece Amidst Rising Cyberattacks
Greece faces a surge in cyberattacks, ranking second globally in financial sector risk, with over 750 weekly attacks on Greek banks. This fuels the booming cybersecurity market, projected to reach €360 billion by 2030, driven by regulatory pressure (NIS2, DORA) and sophisticated attacks.
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36% Bias Score