Security
Casino hackers say they've got maps to slot machine vault and server room
A ransomware gang claims that it’s holding hostage the blueprints to a $700 million casino. If true, they may know more about the vaults, server rooms, and security cameras than the people building it.
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Top prayer apps could be a hotbed for cybercriminals
Bad actors tend to exploit real-world events, and with Pope Francis's death, could we see vulnerable mourners being exploited for financial gain?
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Linux has a major weakness: invisible rootkit abuses security systems’ blind spot
Security researchers released a rootkit that leaves most modern Linux security systems blind to its activities. It abuses the performance-increasing method that Google disabled on Android devices due to security risks.
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Secret comms in danger as Second Phone Number iOS app leaks user texts
A virtual phone number iOS app with millions of downloads in the US has exposed its users’ data, including messages.
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Cybercriminals flood internet with over thousand malicious domains daily
Each day, hackers create over a thousand malicious domains that will be used to deliver spam, for phishing, host malware, and other cyberattacks, a new report by DomainTools has revealed.
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Cybercrime losses soar to $16.6 billion in 2024, crypto dominates
Cybercrime losses reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) exceeded $16.6 billion last year. Those over the age of 60 suffered the most devastating harm.
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Your cat’s microchip could carry malware
A cat’s microchip could become a potential malware delivery system that no one saw coming. One scan on a furry friend and boom, the entire network is infected with a data-stealing virus.
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Employee monitoring app leaks 21 million screenshots in real time
A surveillance tool meant to keep tabs on employees is leaking millions of real-time screenshots onto the open web.
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Massive botnet bigger than some countries discovered as DDoS attacks soar
Millions of devices reaching end-of-life with access to fast internet are turning into a cybersecurity nightmare. This year, a record-breaking botnet consisting of 1.33 million devices is wreaking havoc on global web services.
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This “indie game” is actually password-stealing malware
Hackers are now hiding malware inside fake video games to steal your logins.
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900K Roblox accounts may be on sale. Here’s what we know
Nearly a million Roblox accounts have allegedly been leaked on a cybercriminal forum.
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Synology’s drive-locking policy for home devices triggers public outcry
Synology, a major network-attached storage (NAS) manufacturer, plans to restrict its 2025 appliances to branded hard drives. The controversial move has ignited public outcry: users and experts are disappointed that the company is choosing profits over user choice and flexibility.
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This new Android malware can drain your bank account with a single card tap
Pickpocketing is moving to the next level. A new Android malware is using NFC tech to rip off your bank card while you’re on the phone with a scammer.
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Border-crossing records between Ukraine and Moldova left open
A high-severity data leak has exposed travelers between Ukraine and Moldova. Their passport numbers, vehicle details, names, and other detailed data were found lying bare in an unprotected Elasticsearch instance.
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More Signal scandal for Trump: new Hegseth chat group found, included family members
In what appears to be a Signalgate 2.0, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under fire - or about to be fired – for a second Signal chat group revealing sensitive military plans, this time including his wife, brother, and lawyer.
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Too old to hack? Too late to try? Welcome to cybersecurity anyway
Think it’s too late to get into cybersecurity? Myths of the prodigy hacker might be killing real opportunities for career changers, an expert says.
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Fraudsters are impersonating FBI 'IC3' employees to steal your financial information
A new FBI alert warns that fraudsters are impersonating FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) employees and offering to assist in recovering lost funds, but are after the victim’s financial information instead.
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Samsung phone is saving your passwords in plain text
You copy a password from your manager, thinking it's safe. Meanwhile, your phone is saving it in plain text. Samsung says, so far, there is no solution.
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