Security
Crooks behind 27,000 illegal streaming URLs nabbed in major operation
Just in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026, an international operation has successfully targeted the criminal networks making millions from illegal access to premium sports broadcasts.
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Emmys data leak: update exposes access to award submissions
Emmy.tv, the official platform for watching the Emmys, left access keys publicly accessible, exposing access to its cloud storage instances.
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Experts: Anthropic’s move to expand Project Glasswing will end in Mythos public release
Anthropic is expanding access to its flagship Project Glasswing and powerful Mythos AI model to an additional 150 partners in more than 15 countries. This signals that the company is preparing for the model’s public release – and that the hard part is just beginning.
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How to protect your entire digital life using just one tool in 2026
Open your bank statement and count the security subscriptions: there's probably a VPN, a password manager, an antivirus, maybe a...
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Passwords and locations at risk in alleged Grindr data leak
A handful of alleged Grindr user records just surfaced on a cybercrime forum, putting users at risk of credential stuffing attacks.
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IKEA targeted by teenage hackers who hit Microsoft and Uber
The same attackers who hit Microsoft and Uber are now targeting IKEA, according to a recent breach claim. IKEA told Cybernews, that they are investigating.
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Russian spy campaigns are increasingly targeting Western technological know-how, Europe warns
European intelligence agencies are warning that Russia is now operating more aggressively to steal information about Western technology and defense secrets. Sectors such as weaponry, space, and marine are the primary targets.
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Fake McAfee emails refuse to die as new round of phishing emails targets consumers
A new wave of fake McAfee renewal emails proves that sometimes the oldest tricks are the best ones, reviving a long-running scam that security experts say continues to thrive by exploiting fear and confusion around antivirus subscriptions.
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Putin orders medical services and payment access during mobile internet shutdowns
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the prime minister and the director of the Federal Security Service (FSB) to ensure access to key medical, information, and payment services during periods when mobile internet service is limited.
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China demands cybersecurity proof from foreign device makers
China is introducing a new cybersecurity labeling system for foreign makers of internet-connected devices. Ironically, this comes amid accusations by Western governments that China-linked hacking groups have exploited vulnerable routers and smart devices to support cyber operations worldwide.
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North Korean hackers target macOS users with advanced malware campaign
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated macOS-focused malware campaign linked to the North Korean threat group Sapphire Sleet, also known as BlueNoroff or UNC1069.
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32M Bumble users’ data leaked online, hackers claim
Millions of alleged user records from the popular dating app Bumble have been posted on a data leak forum.
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Phishing email led to a breach of US food giant Rich Products
A phishing email sent to a single vendor employee has exposed sensitive personal data tied to one of America’s biggest food giants.
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US policymakers mad about phones betraying troops' location to foreign adversaries
Hostile foreign adversaries are using commercial location data to target American servicemembers in an active war zone, 2 US politicians have confirmed for the first time.
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Your OnlyFans may not be private – and neither are your passwords
The alleged OnlyFans leak is a stark reminder that your passwords, browsing habits, and private data are never truly hidden online. Experts warn that weak security habits and data breach fatigue are making users increasingly vulnerable to blackmail and fraud.
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Notepad++ requires urgent update: hackers swapping configs to run malware
Notepad++, a popular text and source code editor used by 28 million users, has released emergency patches fixing three critical vulnerabilities that can be exploited to run malware. A simple, crafted shortcut file can trigger an attack.
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IBM investigates alleged data breach spreading across underground forums
On cybercrime forums, even hackers are now wondering whether the latest IBM breach is real data or just another scam wrapped in a billion-dollar name, as IBM starts an investigation into claims of a data breach.
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OpenAI credential-stealing malware found hidden inside popular Codex tool
A popular Codex tool used by thousands of developers has been secretly stealing users’ login tokens for the past month, all by triggering the installation of a malicious npm package. It’s still available for download on Google Play as of today.
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Inside the Charter data breach: hackers leak 13M+ customer data
Charter Communications has suffered a data breach, with hackers leaking tens of millions of its records.
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CrowdStrike, Google smash Glassworm developer botnet
CrowdStrike has detailed how it joined forces with Google and Shadowserver Foundation in a coordinated effort to take down the Glassworm botnet.
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