North Korea-Linked Play Ransomware Attacks Over 300 Organizations
Since 2022, the Play ransomware, linked to North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau, has compromised over 300 organizations globally, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange and Fortinet FortiOS to gain access, escalate privileges, steal data, and encrypt files for extortion.
North Korea-Linked Play Ransomware Attacks Over 300 Organizations
Since 2022, the Play ransomware, linked to North Korea's Reconnaissance General Bureau, has compromised over 300 organizations globally, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange and Fortinet FortiOS to gain access, escalate privileges, steal data, and encrypt files for extortion.
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16% Bias Score
Khabarovsk Cybercrime: 6.5 Million Rubles Lost in Latest Scams
Cybercriminals stole over 6.5 million rubles from 31 people in Khabarovsk Krai last week using methods such as fake messages, phishing links, and SIM-swapping; last year's losses reached almost 1 billion rubles.
Khabarovsk Cybercrime: 6.5 Million Rubles Lost in Latest Scams
Cybercriminals stole over 6.5 million rubles from 31 people in Khabarovsk Krai last week using methods such as fake messages, phishing links, and SIM-swapping; last year's losses reached almost 1 billion rubles.
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36% Bias Score
BlackBerry Stock Surges 79% on Renewed Investor Interest
BlackBerry Ltd.'s stock price has increased by 79 percent since October due to the sale of its Cylance cybersecurity unit and the renewed investor interest in its streamlined cybersecurity and vehicle software businesses; the company projects significant revenue and margin growth in both divisions t...
BlackBerry Stock Surges 79% on Renewed Investor Interest
BlackBerry Ltd.'s stock price has increased by 79 percent since October due to the sale of its Cylance cybersecurity unit and the renewed investor interest in its streamlined cybersecurity and vehicle software businesses; the company projects significant revenue and margin growth in both divisions t...
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48% Bias Score
Google's Fingerprinting, Data Leak Expose Systemic User Privacy Risks
Google's February 16th rollout of device fingerprinting, coupled with a massive Gravy Analytics location data leak exposing thousands of apps, including popular ones like Candy Crush and Tinder, reveals a systemic lack of user privacy across digital ecosystems.
Google's Fingerprinting, Data Leak Expose Systemic User Privacy Risks
Google's February 16th rollout of device fingerprinting, coupled with a massive Gravy Analytics location data leak exposing thousands of apps, including popular ones like Candy Crush and Tinder, reveals a systemic lack of user privacy across digital ecosystems.
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48% Bias Score
Massive Data Breach: 148,000 Norwegians Affected by Russian Hackers
Russian hackers stole location data from 148,000 Norwegians via the US-based firm Gravy Analytics, raising serious concerns about the potential for manipulation and misuse of personal information; the Norwegian Data Protection Authority called the scale "potentially massive".
Massive Data Breach: 148,000 Norwegians Affected by Russian Hackers
Russian hackers stole location data from 148,000 Norwegians via the US-based firm Gravy Analytics, raising serious concerns about the potential for manipulation and misuse of personal information; the Norwegian Data Protection Authority called the scale "potentially massive".
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48% Bias Score
Suspected Chinese Ship Damages Undersea Cable Near Taiwan
A Chinese-linked cargo ship, the Shunxin39, is suspected of damaging an undersea internet cable near Taiwan on October 12, 2024, raising concerns about potential "gray zone operations" by China and prompting Taiwan to explore alternative communication options.
Suspected Chinese Ship Damages Undersea Cable Near Taiwan
A Chinese-linked cargo ship, the Shunxin39, is suspected of damaging an undersea internet cable near Taiwan on October 12, 2024, raising concerns about potential "gray zone operations" by China and prompting Taiwan to explore alternative communication options.
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52% Bias Score
Sex Toy Hacking Risk: UK Government Warns of Physical and Psychological Harm
A UK government-commissioned report highlights the risk of hacking Bluetooth-enabled sex toys, warning of potential physical (e.g., overheating, remote locking) and psychological (data breaches) harm due to unencrypted connections and insecure APIs.
Sex Toy Hacking Risk: UK Government Warns of Physical and Psychological Harm
A UK government-commissioned report highlights the risk of hacking Bluetooth-enabled sex toys, warning of potential physical (e.g., overheating, remote locking) and psychological (data breaches) harm due to unencrypted connections and insecure APIs.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Forms New Army Division for Homeland Security
Germany is establishing a fourth army division, the Homeland Protection Division, composed of reservists and active soldiers, to secure critical infrastructure and military sites within Germany starting April 1st, reflecting a response to evolving security threats and the need for defense capabiliti...
Germany Forms New Army Division for Homeland Security
Germany is establishing a fourth army division, the Homeland Protection Division, composed of reservists and active soldiers, to secure critical infrastructure and military sites within Germany starting April 1st, reflecting a response to evolving security threats and the need for defense capabiliti...
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36% Bias Score
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury, Targeting CFIUS and Sanctions Office
Chinese hackers breached the US Treasury Department's unclassified system, accessing data from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS) and the sanctions office, raising national security concerns amid heightened US-China tensions.
Chinese Hackers Breach US Treasury, Targeting CFIUS and Sanctions Office
Chinese hackers breached the US Treasury Department's unclassified system, accessing data from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US (CFIUS) and the sanctions office, raising national security concerns amid heightened US-China tensions.
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52% Bias Score
Critical Android 15 Security Update Released
Google released critical security updates for Android 15, addressing vulnerabilities allowing remote code execution; Pixel users are urged to update immediately to prevent potential attacks.
Critical Android 15 Security Update Released
Google released critical security updates for Android 15, addressing vulnerabilities allowing remote code execution; Pixel users are urged to update immediately to prevent potential attacks.
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48% Bias Score
Banshee Stealer Malware Targets 100 Million macOS Users
A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing \$3,000 on the dark web, is actively targeting 100 million users, stealing sensitive data by evading detection through stolen Apple XProtect code and employing convincing phishing techniques.
Banshee Stealer Malware Targets 100 Million macOS Users
A new variant of the macOS Banshee Stealer malware, costing \$3,000 on the dark web, is actively targeting 100 million users, stealing sensitive data by evading detection through stolen Apple XProtect code and employing convincing phishing techniques.
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48% Bias Score
Suspected Chinese Vessel Damages Taiwan Undersea Cable, Raising "Gray Zone" Concerns
Taiwanese telecom Chunghwa Telecom discovered damage to an undersea cable, suspecting a Chinese-linked cargo vessel, the Shunxin39, near the damaged area, raising concerns of potential "gray zone operations" by China to disrupt Taiwan's communications.
Suspected Chinese Vessel Damages Taiwan Undersea Cable, Raising "Gray Zone" Concerns
Taiwanese telecom Chunghwa Telecom discovered damage to an undersea cable, suspecting a Chinese-linked cargo vessel, the Shunxin39, near the damaged area, raising concerns of potential "gray zone operations" by China to disrupt Taiwan's communications.
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52% Bias Score