Tag: security
Muji halts online sales after ransomware attack on supplier
Japanese retailer Muji affected by ransomware attack The attack targeted its logistics partner Askul This follows a number of third-party breaches impacting retailers and manufacturers Muji has been forced to halt much of its operations after its delivery partner, Askul, was targeted in a ransomware attack. The Japanese clothing and…
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Notorious Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon found lurking in European comms networks
Notorious hacking group Salt Typhoon has likely been targeting Telecom orgs Researchers identified tactics previously used by the group Salt Typhoon breached up to 8 US telecom networks in a huge cyber-espionage campaign Notorious Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon has been once again linked to intrusions against telecommunications firms –…
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Microsoft’s branding power is being used by criminals to funnel victims to tech support scam centers – here’s what you need to know
Fake Microsoft alerts are pushing users into panic-driven, costly mistakes Visual authenticity no longer guarantees safety in a manipulated digital landscape Cyberattacks increasingly target human psychology rather than technical weaknesses The authority and familiarity of a major brand like Microsoft often offers users a sense of assurance – but new…
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Have hackers met their match? This microSD card is apparently uncrackable – but I can only wince at the tiny 128GB capacity
Flexxon X-Mask Pro microSD card encryption system relies on a Windows tool 128GB of storage feels outdated in today’s high-capacity memory standards The $228 and $428 price points raise doubts about its consumer practicality In an era when cybercriminals constantly devise new methods to breach data security, even storage devices…
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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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