KuCoin to pay nearly $300 million in penalties after guilty plea
KuCoin's operator, PEKEN Global Limited, pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and agreed to pay $297 million in penalties to settle charges in the U.S. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/kucoin-to-pay-nearly-300-million-in-penalties-after-guilty-plea/
KuCoin's operator, PEKEN Global Limited, pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and agreed to pay $297 million in penalties to settle charges in the U.S. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/kucoin-to-pay-nearly-300-million-in-penalties-after-guilty-plea/
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KuCoin to pay nearly $300 million in penalties after guilty plea
KuCoin's operator, PEKEN Global Limited, pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and agreed to pay $297 million in penalties to settle charges in the U.S.
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Police dismantles HeartSender cybercrime marketplace network
Law enforcement authorities in the United States and the Netherlands have seized 39 domains and associated servers used by the HeartSender phishing gang operating out of Pakistan. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-dismantles-heartsender-cybercrime-marketplace-network/
Law enforcement authorities in the United States and the Netherlands have seized 39 domains and associated servers used by the HeartSender phishing gang operating out of Pakistan. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/police-dismantles-heartsender-cybercrime-marketplace-network/
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Police dismantles HeartSender cybercrime marketplace network
Law enforcement authorities in the United States and the Netherlands have seized 39 domains and associated servers used by the HeartSender phishing gang operating out of Pakistan.
US healthcare provider data breach impacts 1 million patients
Community Health Center (CHC), a leading Connecticut healthcare provider, is notifying over 1 million patients that their personal and health information was stolen in an October breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-healthcare-provider-data-breach-impacts-1-million-patients/
Community Health Center (CHC), a leading Connecticut healthcare provider, is notifying over 1 million patients that their personal and health information was stolen in an October breach. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-healthcare-provider-data-breach-impacts-1-million-patients/
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US healthcare provider data breach impacts 1 million patients
Community Health Center (CHC), a leading Connecticut healthcare provider, is notifying over 1 million patients that their personal and health information was stolen in an October breach.
Mizuno USA says hackers stayed in its network for two months
Mizuno USA, a subsidiary of Mizuno Corporation, one of the world's largest sporting goods manufacturers, confirmed in data breach notification letters that unknown attackers stole files from its network between August and October 2024. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mizuno-usa-says-hackers-stayed-in-its-network-for-two-months/
Mizuno USA, a subsidiary of Mizuno Corporation, one of the world's largest sporting goods manufacturers, confirmed in data breach notification letters that unknown attackers stole files from its network between August and October 2024. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mizuno-usa-says-hackers-stayed-in-its-network-for-two-months/
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Mizuno USA says hackers stayed in its network for two months
Mizuno USA, a subsidiary of Mizuno Corporation, one of the world's largest sporting goods manufacturers, confirmed in data breach notification letters that unknown attackers stole files from its network between August and October 2024.
Globe Life data breach may impact an additional 850,000 clients
Insurance giant Globe Life finished the investigation into the data breach it suffered last June and says that the incident may have impacted an additional 850,000 customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/globe-life-data-breach-may-impact-an-additional-850-000-clients/
Insurance giant Globe Life finished the investigation into the data breach it suffered last June and says that the incident may have impacted an additional 850,000 customers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/globe-life-data-breach-may-impact-an-additional-850-000-clients/
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Globe Life data breach may impact an additional 850,000 clients
Insurance giant Globe Life finished the investigation into the data breach it suffered last June and says that the incident may have impacted an additional 850,000 customers.
Indian tech giant Tata Technologies hit by ransomware attack
Tata Technologies Ltd. had to suspend some of its IT services following a ransomware attack that impacted the company network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/indian-tech-giant-tata-technologies-hit-by-ransomware-attack/
Tata Technologies Ltd. had to suspend some of its IT services following a ransomware attack that impacted the company network. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/indian-tech-giant-tata-technologies-hit-by-ransomware-attack/
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Indian tech giant Tata Technologies hit by ransomware attack
Tata Technologies Ltd. had to suspend some of its IT services following a ransomware attack that impacted the company network.
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Microsoft improves text contrast for all Windows Chromium browsers
Microsoft says it improved the contrast of text rendered in all Chromium-based web browsers on Windows, making it more readable on some displays. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-improves-text-contrast-for-all-windows-chromium-browsers/
Microsoft says it improved the contrast of text rendered in all Chromium-based web browsers on Windows, making it more readable on some displays. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-improves-text-contrast-for-all-windows-chromium-browsers/
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Microsoft improves text contrast for all Windows Chromium browsers
Microsoft says it improved the contrast of text rendered in all Chromium-based web browsers on Windows, making it more readable on some displays.
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Google says hackers abuse Gemini AI to empower their attacks
Multiple state-sponsored groups are experimenting with the AI-powered Gemini assistant from Google to increase productivity and to conduct research on potential infrastructure for attacks or for reconnaissance on targets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-says-hackers-abuse-gemini-ai-to-empower-their-attacks/
Multiple state-sponsored groups are experimenting with the AI-powered Gemini assistant from Google to increase productivity and to conduct research on potential infrastructure for attacks or for reconnaissance on targets. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-says-hackers-abuse-gemini-ai-to-empower-their-attacks/
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Google says hackers abuse Gemini AI to empower their attacks
Multiple state-sponsored groups are experimenting with the AI-powered Gemini assistant from Google to increase productivity and to conduct research on potential infrastructure for attacks or for reconnaissance on targets.
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PyPI adds project archiving system to stop malicious updates
The Python Package Index (PyPI) has announced the introduction of 'Project Archival,' a new system that allows publishers to archive their projects, indicating to the users that no updates are to be expected. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pypi-adds-project-archiving-system-to-stop-malicious-updates/
The Python Package Index (PyPI) has announced the introduction of 'Project Archival,' a new system that allows publishers to archive their projects, indicating to the users that no updates are to be expected. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/pypi-adds-project-archiving-system-to-stop-malicious-updates/
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PyPI adds project archiving system to stop malicious updates
The Python Package Index (PyPI) has announced the introduction of 'Project Archival,' a new system that allows publishers to archive their projects, indicating to the users that no updates are to be expected.
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DeepSeek AI tools impersonated by infostealer malware on PyPI
Threat actors are taking advantage of the rise in popularity of the DeepSeek to promote two malicious infostealer packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI), where they impersonated developer tools for the AI platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/deepseek-ai-tools-impersonated-by-infostealer-malware-on-pypi/
Threat actors are taking advantage of the rise in popularity of the DeepSeek to promote two malicious infostealer packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI), where they impersonated developer tools for the AI platform. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/deepseek-ai-tools-impersonated-by-infostealer-malware-on-pypi/
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DeepSeek AI tools impersonated by infostealer malware on PyPI
Threat actors are taking advantage of the rise in popularity of the DeepSeek to promote two malicious infostealer packages on the Python Package Index (PyPI), where they impersonated developer tools for the AI platform.
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Microsoft kills off Defender 'Privacy Protection' VPN feature
Microsoft announced it is killing off its Privacy Protection VPN feature in the Microsoft Defender app at the end of the month to focus on other features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-kills-off-defender-privacy-protection-vpn-feature/
Microsoft announced it is killing off its Privacy Protection VPN feature in the Microsoft Defender app at the end of the month to focus on other features. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-kills-off-defender-privacy-protection-vpn-feature/
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Microsoft kills off Defender 'Privacy Protection' VPN feature
Microsoft announced it is killing off its Privacy Protection VPN feature in the Microsoft Defender app at the end of the month to focus on other features.
Casio UK online store hacked to steal customer credit cards
Casio UK's e-shop at casio.co.uk was hacked to include malicious scripts that stole credit card and customer information between January 14 and 24, 2025. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/casio-uk-online-store-hacked-to-steal-customer-credit-cards/
Casio UK's e-shop at casio.co.uk was hacked to include malicious scripts that stole credit card and customer information between January 14 and 24, 2025. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/casio-uk-online-store-hacked-to-steal-customer-credit-cards/
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Casio UK online store hacked to steal customer credit cards
Casio UK's e-shop at casio.co.uk was hacked to include malicious scripts that stole credit card and customer information between January 14 and 24, 2025.
Canadian charged with stealing $65 million using DeFI crypto exploits
The U.S. Justice Department has charged a Canadian man with stealing roughly $65 million after exploiting two decentralized finance (DeFI) protocols. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/canadian-charged-with-stealing-65-million-using-defi-crypto-exploits/
The U.S. Justice Department has charged a Canadian man with stealing roughly $65 million after exploiting two decentralized finance (DeFI) protocols. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/canadian-charged-with-stealing-65-million-using-defi-crypto-exploits/
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Canadian charged with stealing $65 million using DeFI crypto exploits
The U.S. Justice Department has charged a Canadian man with stealing roughly $65 million after exploiting two decentralized finance (DeFI) protocols.
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Google fixes Android kernel zero-day exploited in attacks
The January 2025 Android security updates patch 48 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day kernel vulnerability tagged as exploited in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-android-kernel-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks/
The January 2025 Android security updates patch 48 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day kernel vulnerability tagged as exploited in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-fixes-android-kernel-zero-day-exploited-in-attacks/
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Google fixes Android kernel zero-day exploited in attacks
The February 2025 Android security updates patch 48 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day kernel vulnerability that has been exploited in the wild.
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Amazon Redshift gets new default settings to prevent data breaches
Amazon has announced key security enhancements for Redshift, a popular data warehousing solution, to help prevent data exposures due to misconfigurations and insecure default settings. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amazon-redshift-gets-new-default-settings-to-prevent-data-breaches/
Amazon has announced key security enhancements for Redshift, a popular data warehousing solution, to help prevent data exposures due to misconfigurations and insecure default settings. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/amazon-redshift-gets-new-default-settings-to-prevent-data-breaches/
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Amazon Redshift gets new default settings to prevent data breaches
Amazon has announced key security enhancements for Redshift, a popular data warehousing solution, to help prevent data exposures due to misconfigurations and insecure default settings.
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First Apple-notarized porn app available to iPhone users in Europe
The first Apple-notarized porn app, "Hot Tub," is now available to iPhone users in Europe through the alternative app marketplace, AltStore PAL. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/first-apple-notarized-porn-app-available-to-iphone-users-in-europe/
The first Apple-notarized porn app, "Hot Tub," is now available to iPhone users in Europe through the alternative app marketplace, AltStore PAL. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/first-apple-notarized-porn-app-available-to-iphone-users-in-europe/
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First Apple-notarized porn app available to iPhone users in Europe
The first Apple-notarized porn app, "Hot Tub," is now available to iPhone users in Europe through the alternative app marketplace, AltStore PAL.
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GrubHub data breach impacts customers, drivers, and merchants
Food delivery company GrubHub disclosed a data breach impacting the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers, merchants, and drivers after attackers breached its systems using a service provider account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/grubhub-data-breach-impacts-customers-drivers-and-merchants/
Food delivery company GrubHub disclosed a data breach impacting the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers, merchants, and drivers after attackers breached its systems using a service provider account. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/grubhub-data-breach-impacts-customers-drivers-and-merchants/
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GrubHub data breach impacts customers, drivers, and merchants
Food delivery company GrubHub disclosed a data breach impacting the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers, merchants, and drivers after attackers breached its systems using a service provider account.
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7-Zip MotW bypass exploited in zero-day attacks against Ukraine
A 7-Zip vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) Windows security feature was exploited by Russian hackers as a zero-day since September 2024. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/7-zip-motw-bypass-exploited-in-zero-day-attacks-against-ukraine/
A 7-Zip vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) Windows security feature was exploited by Russian hackers as a zero-day since September 2024. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/7-zip-motw-bypass-exploited-in-zero-day-attacks-against-ukraine/
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7-Zip MotW bypass exploited in zero-day attacks against Ukraine
A 7-Zip vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass the Mark of the Web (MotW) Windows security feature was exploited by Russian hackers as a zero-day since September 2024.
How hackers target your Active Directory with breached VPN passwords
As the gateways to corporate networks, VPNs are an attractive target for attackers. Learn from Specops Software about how hackers use compromised VPN passwords and how you can protect your organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-hackers-target-your-active-directory-with-breached-vpn-passwords/
As the gateways to corporate networks, VPNs are an attractive target for attackers. Learn from Specops Software about how hackers use compromised VPN passwords and how you can protect your organization. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-hackers-target-your-active-directory-with-breached-vpn-passwords/
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How hackers target your Active Directory with breached VPN passwords
As the gateways to corporate networks, VPNs are an attractive target for attackers. Learn from Specops Software about how hackers use compromised VPN passwords and how you can protect your organization.
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California man steals $50 million using fake investment sites, gets 7 years
A 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his involvement in an investor fraud ring that stole $50 million between 2012 and October 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/california-man-steals-50-million-using-fake-investment-sites-gets-7-years/
A 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his involvement in an investor fraud ring that stole $50 million between 2012 and October 2020. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/california-man-steals-50-million-using-fake-investment-sites-gets-7-years/
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California man steals $50 million using fake investment sites, gets 7 years
A 59-year-old man from Irvine, California, was sentenced to 87 months in prison for his involvement in an investor fraud ring that stole $50 million between 2012 and October 2020.
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Netgear warns users to patch critical WiFi router vulnerabilities
Netgear has fixed two critical remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities affecting multiple WiFi routers and warned customers to update their devices to the latest firmware as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netgear-warns-users-to-patch-critical-wifi-router-vulnerabilities/
Netgear has fixed two critical remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities affecting multiple WiFi routers and warned customers to update their devices to the latest firmware as soon as possible. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/netgear-warns-users-to-patch-critical-wifi-router-vulnerabilities/
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Netgear warns users to patch critical WiFi router vulnerabilities
Netgear has fixed two critical remote code execution and authentication bypass vulnerabilities affecting multiple WiFi routers and warned customers to update their devices to the latest firmware as soon as possible.