Tag: security
M&S CEO directly targeted by hackers demanding ransom payout
Marks and Spencer CEO received communication from a ransom gang This follows a devastating attack earlier in 2025 The email confirms a link between the M&S and Co-op attacks Marks and Spencer was amongst the British retailers that suffered devastating cyberattacks earlier in 2025, with services and stores facing disruption,…
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Malware affiliate pyramid scheme is shuttered by US feds: here’s how to keep safe
FBI’s huge Qakbot bust only paused the malware’s reign; it returned stronger and stealthier Qakbot’s new spam bomb attacks trick employees into unleashing ransomware inside their own companies Despite billions seized, the Qakbot mastermind remains free in Russia, far from US law enforcement In a major cybercrime crackdown, the FBI…
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A new ‘Wikipedia for extensions’ wants to make your web browser far more secure by exposing dangerous tools
Browser extensions can be silent threats, silently harvesting your data without obvious signs ExtensionPedia could become the go-to source for vetting browser add-ons before installation LayerX exposes a serious security gap that even major app stores consistently overlook Browser extensions often make browsing easier by blocking ads, autofilling passwords, or…
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Cybercriminals are using SEO to get popular fake AI tools loaded with malware to rank high on Google
Fake AI tools climb search rankings to spread ransomware and malware Cybercriminals are targeting tech marketing and B2B users with cloned installers Talos has uncovered threats that are using branding tricks and search manipulation tactics Cybercriminals are already using AI to make phishing emails more convincing, and now they’re manipulating…
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Meta halts phone and browser tracking tools after researchers expose user snooping
Meta and Yandex were spotted using covert tracking techniques The techniques violated Google Play policies The code was mysteriously removed after being pointed out by researchers Meta and Yandex have been accused of dodging privacy protection requirements by associating users with their web browsing activity and cookies through native Android…
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Misspelled a site’s name? Cybercriminals are exploiting this to infect your computer with malware – here’s how to stay safe
A single typo could let hackers hijack your system using malware hidden in fake packages Cross-platform malware now fools even experienced developers by mimicking trusted open source package names Attackers are exploiting developer trust with stealthy payloads that dodge malware protection tools A new supply chain attack has revealed how…
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