Tag: security
TikTok videos used to hide dangerous malware attacks – here’s how to stay safe
TikTok videos trick users into running malicious commands disguised as software activators Aura Stealer malware steals passwords, cookies, and crypto wallet data from infected systems Avoid suspicious links, use official software, and keep security tools fully updated The dreaded ClickFix malware attacks are now targeting TikTok users, tricking them into…
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Worrying WatchGuard VPN bug could let hackers hijack your devices – here’s how to stay safe
CVE-2025-9242 allows unauthenticated remote code execution on WatchGuard Fireware devices Vulnerability affects VPN configurations using IKEv2 with dynamic gateway peers Businesses should patch affected versions and restrict internet access to essential devices only WatchGuard Fireware, the operating system powering much of WatchGuard’s software, carried a critical severity vulnerability that allowed…
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Massive SIM farm network powering 49 million fake accounts taken apart by Europol
Europol’s Operation Simcartel dismantled a global SIM-box scam network across four countries Criminals used SIM-boxes to spoof calls, create fake accounts, and commit telecom fraud Over 49 million accounts linked to scams; losses exceeded €4.5 million in Austria alone Law enforcement agencies from Austria, Estonia, Finland, and Latvia, together with…
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Russian tech firm attacked by Chinese state hackers in allied attack
Chinese APT Jewelbug infiltrated a Russian IT provider, dwelling undetected for five months Attackers used renamed Microsoft debugger to bypass defenses and exfiltrate data via Yandex Cloud Symantec says China-based actors now target Russia despite perceived geopolitical alignment Chinese hackers were recently seen targeting Russians, which raised eyebrows among the…
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North Korean hackers found hiding crypto-stealing malware with Blockchain
UNC5342 uses blockchain smart contracts to deliver crypto-stealing malware via EtherHiding Fake jobs and coding challenges lure developers into triggering the JadeSnow loader and backdoor Blockchain’s immutability makes malware hosting resilient North Korean state-sponsored threat actors are now using public blockchains to host malicious code and deploy malware on target…
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Over 40 billion records left publicly exposed – here’s what we know
Unsecured Netcore database exposed 40 billion records, including emails and banking notices Researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered the 13TB database open without password protection Netcore secured the database after contact; duration of exposure is unknown More than 40 billion data records, including people’s emails, IP addresses, and banking activity notices, were…
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