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Hackers turn business backup servers into crypto mines after sneaking malware disguised as Microsoft Edge
Attackers exploited critical AhsayCBS backup software flaws to compromise organizations’ backup servers Intrusions deployed webshells and disguised XMRig cryptominers for persistence and stealth Researchers urge immediate patching, restricted access, and full system reimaging if compromised In a particularly brazen hack, threat actors were seen targeting the servers that businesses use…
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Over 8.7 million karaoke fans at risk after major data breach — Japanese giant Nippon Columbia says malware infection was to blame for exposing records
Malware infection at a third-party contractor may have exposed data of 8.7 million customers and employees Exposed records included personal details, though no payment data or confirmed misuse was reported Incident highlights supply-chain risks, with Daiichi Kosho investigating and reviewing contractor security Even the entertainment industry is not safe from…
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Sovereign AI isn’t just where your data lives
As AI becomes embedded into critical public services, sovereignty is rapidly becoming one of the biggest strategic questions facing government. Much of the debate still treats sovereignty as a question of geography: where is the data stored, which country hosts the infrastructure, and whether information remains within national borders? Afshin…
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Sick employees are costing the UK economy over £241bn every year — and things may only get worse as AI takes over
Poor workforce health could cost the UK economy £241 billion a year This is equivalent to £7,000 per worker, and represents around 8% of UK GDP Employees who attend while ill increase the burden, as they are not working to their full ability New research into the impact of sickness…
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‘People aren’t perfect, and everyone knows it’: Security experts still see humans as the biggest threat to their business
Human error remains one of the biggest challenge to online security, according to industry leaders 68% of security professionals cite human error, compared with just 55% for email-based scams A worrying 80% of contributing factors in recent security incidents can be traced back to poor user practices or lack of…
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Russian bot traffic decimated overnight after Ukraine drone strikes knock multiple Yandex data centers offline
Ukrainian drone strikes knock key Yandex data centers offline in Central Russia Bot traffic on Yandex networks has dropped significantly as a result, with many services knocked offline and Yandex’s Cloud Zones operating with ‘limited functionality’ Data centers are quickly becoming key military targets as intelligence gathering and communications rely…
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