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Google Disrupts Massive Proxy Network That Hijacked Millions of Smartphones, PCs for Cyberattacks
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and its partners announced the disruption of one of the world’s largest proxy networks last week. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that it was able to successfully take down IPIDEA, one of the most notorious proxy networks that has been operating in the shadows for quite some time.
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Dating App Bumble Hit By Cyberattacks In US, CrunchBase And Match Affected Too
The hackers didn't get into Bumble's member database, member accounts, the Bumble application, direct messages, or profiles
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WhatsApp Announces Strict Account Settings for Protecting At-Risk Individuals Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks
WhatsApp on Monday announced a new security measure aimed at safeguarding at-risk individuals against sophisticated cyberattacks. Dubbed Strict Account Settings, it is a feature that is claimed to lock the targeted user’s account to the most restrictive setting, blocking attachments and other media received from people not in their list of contac...
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European Space Agency Hit by Cyberattacks, Hundreds of Gigabytes of Data Stolen by Hackers
ESA suffered cyberattacks that exposed hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive data, including mission details, access credentials, and proprietary software. While no immediate threat is reported, cybersecurity experts warn that combined leaks could pose strategic risks. The agency is cooperating with authorities, highlighting the need for stronger cybe...
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Air Strike To Starlink Support: What Are Trump's Iran Options?
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is closely monitoring the unrest in Iran and is mulling "potential options" as the Islamic Republic faces its third week of nationwide protests against the theocratic regime led by Khamenei.
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Sam Altman Offers Rs 5 Crore For High-Stakes AI Safety Role: "This Will Be A Stressful Job"
The Head of Preparedness is tasked with leading OpenAI's efforts to anticipate and mitigate "catastrophic" risks as AI models become more powerful.
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Pornhub User Data Reportedly Stolen by Hacker Group ShinyHunters, Threaten to Expose
Pornhub is reportedly facing an extortion attempt after hackers linked to the ShinyHunters group claimed to have stolen data of more than 200 million Premium users. The attackers have threatened to publish the data unless a Bitcoin ransom is paid. While samples shared with the media appear genuine, questions remain around how recent the data is and...
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Germany Accuses Russia Of Cyberattack On Air Safety, Election Interference
Germany on Friday accused Russia of a cyberattack targeting its air traffic control and spreading disinformation ahead of February's general election, charges dismissed by Russia as "absurd" and "baseless".
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Android Devices Vulnerable to New ‘Sturnus’ Malware That Attacks Bank Apps, Bypass E2E Encryption: Report
Android devices are vulnerable to a newly identified Android Banking Trojan, called Sturnus, according to a report. The malware was found by MTI Security researchers. It is said to be targeting Android users primarily in the Southern and Central European countries. It is designed to give remote access to attackers, replicate banking apps' login pag...
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Harvard University Database Hacked In Latest Ivy League Cyberattacks
US colleges have been a hacker target for years, though Ivy League schools have been especially hard-hit in recent months.
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Google Disrupts Massive Proxy Network That Hijacked Millions of Smartphones, PCs for Cyberattacks
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and its partners announced the disruption of one of the world’s largest proxy networks last week. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that it was able to successfully take down IPIDEA, one of the most notorious proxy networks that has been operating in the shadows for quite some time.
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Dating App Bumble Hit By Cyberattacks In US, CrunchBase And Match Affected Too
The hackers didn't get into Bumble's member database, member accounts, the Bumble application, direct messages, or profiles
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WhatsApp Announces Strict Account Settings for Protecting At-Risk Individuals Against Sophisticated Cyberattacks
WhatsApp on Monday announced a new security measure aimed at safeguarding at-risk individuals against sophisticated cyberattacks. Dubbed Strict Account Settings, it is a feature that is claimed to lock the targeted user’s account to the most restrictive setting, blocking attachments and other media received from people not in their list of contac...
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European Space Agency Hit by Cyberattacks, Hundreds of Gigabytes of Data Stolen by Hackers
ESA suffered cyberattacks that exposed hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive data, including mission details, access credentials, and proprietary software. While no immediate threat is reported, cybersecurity experts warn that combined leaks could pose strategic risks. The agency is cooperating with authorities, highlighting the need for stronger cybe...
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Air Strike To Starlink Support: What Are Trump's Iran Options?
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is closely monitoring the unrest in Iran and is mulling "potential options" as the Islamic Republic faces its third week of nationwide protests against the theocratic regime led by Khamenei.
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Sam Altman Offers Rs 5 Crore For High-Stakes AI Safety Role: "This Will Be A Stressful Job"
The Head of Preparedness is tasked with leading OpenAI's efforts to anticipate and mitigate "catastrophic" risks as AI models become more powerful.
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Pornhub User Data Reportedly Stolen by Hacker Group ShinyHunters, Threaten to Expose
Pornhub is reportedly facing an extortion attempt after hackers linked to the ShinyHunters group claimed to have stolen data of more than 200 million Premium users. The attackers have threatened to publish the data unless a Bitcoin ransom is paid. While samples shared with the media appear genuine, questions remain around how recent the data is and...
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Germany Accuses Russia Of Cyberattack On Air Safety, Election Interference
Germany on Friday accused Russia of a cyberattack targeting its air traffic control and spreading disinformation ahead of February's general election, charges dismissed by Russia as "absurd" and "baseless".
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Android Devices Vulnerable to New ‘Sturnus’ Malware That Attacks Bank Apps, Bypass E2E Encryption: Report
Android devices are vulnerable to a newly identified Android Banking Trojan, called Sturnus, according to a report. The malware was found by MTI Security researchers. It is said to be targeting Android users primarily in the Southern and Central European countries. It is designed to give remote access to attackers, replicate banking apps' login pag...
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Harvard University Database Hacked In Latest Ivy League Cyberattacks
US colleges have been a hacker target for years, though Ivy League schools have been especially hard-hit in recent months.
