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New SkyWalk Scam Exposes a Bigger Problem With iOS App Safety
A new investigation by DoubleVerify has uncovered a serious ad fraud scheme running quietly inside iOS gaming apps. The operation, called SkyWalk, shows how modern...
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W3 Total Cache Vulnerability Puts WordPress Sites at Risk
A new security issue has been found in the W3 Total Cache plugin, one of the most popular caching plugins used on WordPress websites. The...
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Malicious Free VPN Extensions Hijack Browsers, Steal Data from Millions
Security researchers at LayerX Security have uncovered a long-running campaign of malicious browser extensions pretending to be “Free Unlimited VPNs.” Over the years, these extensions...
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3.5 Billion WhatsApp Accounts Potentially Exposed in Largest Data Flaw Ever
A new research study has revealed one of the largest potential data exposures in history. WhatsApp, the world’s largest messaging app with 3.5 billion active...
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Cloudflare Outage: How a Small Glitch Took Down the Internet for Hours
Yesterday, the internet faced a rare but major disruption. Cloudflare, the company that powers millions of websites worldwide, went down for more than two hours....
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A New Chrome Zero-Day Is Being Actively Exploited: Update Your Browser Now
Google has released an urgent security update for Chrome after discovering that attackers are already exploiting a new zero-day vulnerability. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-13223,...
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Microsoft Confirms Massive 15 Tbps DDoS Attack on Azure, Launched by Aisuru Botnet
Microsoft has confirmed that its Azure cloud network was recently hit by one of the largest DDoS attacks ever recorded. The attack peaked at 15.72...
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Cybercriminals Are Now Using AI to Build Smarter, Self-Changing Malware
Artificial intelligence is changing everything, including the way cybercriminals operate. A new report from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reveals how hackers are now using...
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Tata Motors Exposed 70TB of Data Online Due to Leaked AWS Keys
Tata Motors has suffered a major data exposure after two AWS keys were found publicly accessible on the internet. The exposed credentials reportedly gave access...
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“I Paid Twice” Scam Targets Hotels and Guests in Sophisticated Global Cybercrime Operation
A new cybercrime campaign is sweeping through the global hospitality sector. The campaign first targets hotels and then turns on their guests. Cybersecurity firm Sekoia...
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Critical Flaw Discovered in Claude Desktop Extensions, Patched by Anthropic
A serious security flaw was found in three official extensions for Anthropic’s Claude Desktop. The affected extensions include Chrome, iMessage, and Apple Notes connectors. The...
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Norton Releases Free Tool to Unlock Files Encrypted by Midnight Ransomware
Cybersecurity researchers at Norton have released a free decryption tool for victims of the Midnight ransomware. The company’s threat research team found a weakness in...
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AI Engine Plugin Flaw Exposes 100,000 WordPress Sites to Critical Attacks
A serious vulnerability in the AI Engine WordPress plugin has exposed more than 100,000 websites to privilege escalation attacks. The issue, tracked as CVE-2025-11749 with...
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400,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Critical Post SMTP Plugin Vulnerability
A serious security flaw has been discovered in the popular WordPress plugin Post SMTP, which is used by more than 400,000 websites. The vulnerability allows...
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Over 3 Billion Chromium Users at Risk from ‘Brash’ Browser Crash Bug
A newly discovered flaw in Chromium-based browsers has exposed over 3 billion users to a serious crash vulnerability. The bug, named “Brash,” can cause browsers...
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Google Claims Android Offers the Best Scam Protection — But Is It Really True?
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to an end, Google is making a strong claim. It says that Android provides the most effective protection against mobile...