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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has replaced its cryptocurrency fraud unit with the new Cyber and Emerging Technologies Unit (CETU) #SEC #Cryptocurrency #CyberSecurity #EmergingTech #Blockchain therecord.media/sec-replaces...

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NioCorp Developments, a NASDAQ-listed U.S. minerals company, fell victim to a Business Email Compromise (BEC) scam on February 14, resulting in the loss of approximately $500,000 intended for a vendor. #CyberSecurity #BECScam #NioCorp #CyberAttack #Infosec www.theregister.com/2025/02/20/n...

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A new macOS malware, FrigidStealer, is being distributed as a fake browser update, stealing sensitive data from users. #MacOS #FrigidStealer #CyberSecurity #MalwareAlert #BrowserUpdate www.securityweek.com/new-frigidst...

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CISA, FBI, and MS-ISAC have issued a joint advisory on Ghost (Cring) ransomware, highlighting its exploitation of unpatched software vulnerabilities. #StopRansomware #CyberSecurity #GhostRansomware #CISA #FBI www.cisa.gov/news-events/...

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Russian state-backed hackers are targeting Signal messenger accounts of Ukrainian military and government officials, exploiting the app's "linked devices" feature to access sensitive information. #CyberEspionage #Ukraine #Russia #SignalApp #CyberSecurity therecord.media/russian-stat...

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A recent Windows 11 update is causing issues with File Explorer and other system glitches. Users are reporting crashes and performance problems. Microsoft is investigating the matter. #Windows11 #FileExplorer #UpdateIssues #Microsoft #SystemGlitches www.zdnet.com/article/wind...

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www.nextgov.com/defense/2025... Katie Arrington announces she is DOD’s new CISO

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Microsoft is deprecating WSUS driver synchronization on April 18, 2025. Admins should transition to cloud-based solutions like Microsoft Intune or Windows Autopatch. #Microsoft #WSUS #DriverSync #Deprecation #SysAdmin #CloudMigration www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microso...

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New OpenSSH vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-26465, CVE-2025-26466) enable potential Man-in-the-Middle and Denial-of-Service attacks. Users are urged to update to version 9.9p2 immediately. #OpenSSH #CyberSecurity #Vulnerability #PatchNow #SSH #NetworkSecurity thehackernews.com/2025/02/new-...

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Account for the wins. They matter. www.forbes.com/sites/thomas...

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Pro-Russian hacker group NoName057 has launched DDoS attacks against Italian banks, airports, and ports, disrupting services. This follows Italy's support for Ukraine in the ongoing conflict. #CyberSecurity #DDoS #NoName05716 #Italy #ProRussia #Hackers www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/noname0...

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JPMorgan Chase will block Zelle payments to social media sellers starting March 23 to combat rising online scams. Nearly 50% of reported fraud cases originated from social media. #CyberSecurity #OnlineFraud #DigitalPayments #Zelle #ChaseBank #SocialMediaScams www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

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Sometimes the bad guys have to do DR/BCP exercises as well.

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Dutch police have dismantled the bulletproof hosting provider Zservers/XHost, seizing 127 servers used by ransomware groups like LockBit and Conti. #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #LawEnforcement #Zservers #LockBit #Conti securityaffairs.com/174321/hacki...

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Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon exploits unpatched Cisco routers, breaching multiple U.S. telecom providers. Ensure your network devices are updated to prevent such intrusions. #CyberSecurity #NetworkSecurity #Cisco #SaltTyphoon www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

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Android 16 Beta 2 introduces a security feature that blocks sideloading apps and accessibility changes during calls to combat scams. Stay protected! #AndroidSecurity #MobileSafety #CyberSecurity #TechNews thehackernews.com/2025/02/andr...

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Hackers are exploiting device code authentication to steal emails from Microsoft 365 accounts, targeting sectors like government, IT, and energy. Stay vigilant against phishing attacks! #CyberSecurity #Phishing #Microsoft365 #InfoSec www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

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In Episode 19 of Insights into Technology, host Joseph Whalen examines Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and its potential impact on privacy and data security. #TechPodcast #ElonMusk #AI #ElectionSecurity #CyberSecurity insightsintothings.com/2025/02/15/i...

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Taiwan's Unimicron, a leading PCB manufacturer, has been targeted by the Sarcoma ransomware group, which claims to have exfiltrated 377 GB of data. #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #Unimicron #SarcomaRansomware #DataBreach #TechNews www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

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Welcome to increased phishing attacks on the US gov for the foreseeable future thanks to DOGE(gov). #Misinfo #Disinfo #InfoSec #Cybersecurity cyberintel.substack.com/p/doge-expos...

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The UK government has ordered Apple to provide access to users' encrypted iCloud backups, potentially affecting global user privacy. U.S. lawmakers demand UK retraction of Apple backdoor. #Apple #Encryption #Privacy #UK #iCloud #CyberSecurity www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

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A recent Google Threat Intelligence Group report highlights that U.S. adversaries, notably Russia, are increasingly collaborating with cybercriminals and utilizing their malware to further their objectives #Cybersecurity #CyberThreats #NationalSecurity #Russia #Malware cyberscoop.com/u-s-adversar...

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Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has gained access to sensitive U.S. Treasury systems, raising significant national security concerns. #ElonMusk #DOGE #Cybersecurity #NationalSecurity #USTreasury foreignpolicy.com/2025/02/11/d...

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Ransomware gangs are shifting to agile, quantity-over-quality attacks, prioritizing speed and volume to maximize impact. #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #AgileAttacks #ThreatLandscape www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/ransomw...

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Security researchers have found that the Chinese AI model DeepSeek failed numerous security tests, including generating malware and viruses, posing significant risks for enterprise use. #AI #Cybersecurity #DeepSeek #Malware #EnterpriseSecurity www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/d...

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Security researchers have found that the Chinese AI model DeepSeek failed numerous security tests, including generating malware and viruses, posing significant risks for enterprise use. #AI #Cybersecurity #DeepSeek #Malware #EnterpriseSecurity www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/d...

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The U.S., U.K., and Australia have sanctioned Russia-based Zservers for supporting the LockBit ransomware gang. This action targets cybercriminal infrastructure to enhance global cybersecurity. #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #LockBit #Sanctions #Zservers www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has placed several election security officials on administrative leave, impacting efforts against misinformation and disinformation. #CISA #ElectionSecurity #Disinformation #Cybersecurity #Misinformation cyberscoop.com/cisa-misinfo...

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Apple has released iOS 18.3.1 to patch a critical flaw in USB Restricted Mode, exploited in highly sophisticated attacks targeting specific individuals. #Apple #iOSUpdate #Cybersecurity #USBRestrictedMode #SecurityPatch www.securityweek.com/apple-confir...

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Archer Aviation doubles down on defense aircraft with fresh $300M

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Zyxel has announced it will not patch newly exploited vulnerabilities in its end-of-life CPE Series routers, urging users to upgrade to supported models. #Cybersecurity #Zyxel #RouterSecurity #TechNews www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/securit...

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Security experts have discovered that the DeepSeek iOS app transmits sensitive user data without encryption, posing significant privacy risks. #Cybersecurity #Privacy #DeepSeek #TechNews thehackernews.com/2025/02/deep...

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Google-backed public interest AI partnership launches with $400M+ pledged for open ecosystem building

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If you're finding it hard to keep up with cybersecurity news, don't miss today's Metacurity for the most critical infosec developments you might have missed over the weekend. www.metacurity.com/musks-teen-d...

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New: The UK's secret order demanding Apple allows access to the cloud-stored encrypted data of any customer anywhere in the world is an "emergency," per critics. The order also sets a dangerous precedent that may embolden authoritarian regimes to demand similar access. techcrunch.com/2025/02/10/u...

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The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added vulnerabilities in Microsoft Outlook and Sophos XG Firewall to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. #Cybersecurity #CISA #MicrosoftOutlook #SophosXGFirewall #TechNews securityaffairs.com/173949/hacki...

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A 19-year-old with ties to cybercrime forums has been granted access to sensitive US government systems through Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). #Cybersecurity #ElonMusk #Government #TechNews krebsonsecurity.com/2025/02/teen...

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While browser-stored credentials offer convenience, the security risks make them less ideal for protecting your sensitive information. Use a dedicated password manager, and practice good password hygiene. Use strong, unique passwords for each account and be cautious about phishing attempts.

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We train journalists to use Advanced Data Protection to better secure their iCloud accounts. What the U.K. is proposing is to make journalists (also… you know, everyone) less secure. www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2...

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North Korean APT group Kimsuky is deploying 'forceCopy' malware via malicious LNK files to steal browser-stored credentials. Stay vigilant and avoid opening unexpected attachments. #CyberSecurity #Kimsuky #Malware #Phishing #InfoSec thehackernews.com/2025/02/nort...

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New research reveals that abandoned AWS S3 buckets can be hijacked by attackers to distribute malware, posing significant cybersecurity risks. #Cybersecurity #AWS #CloudSecurity #Malware #DataProtection www.darkreading.com/remote-workf...

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