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Glassworm botnet disrupted after resilient C2 infrastructure takedown

The Glassworm botnet targeting developers in software supply-chain attacks has been disrupted after researchers took down its resilient command-and-control infrastructure relying on Solana blockchain transactions and the BitTorrent DHT network. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/glassworm-botnet-disrupted-after-resilient-c2-infrastructure-takedown/
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Can you enforce strong Active Directory password rules without frustrating users?

Strong Active Directory passwords don't have to come at the expense of usability. Specops Software explains how passphrases, breached password protection, and self-service resets can improve security without frustrating users. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/can-you-enforce-strong-active-directory-password-rules-without-frustrating-users/
GPU mining malware spreads via SEO poisoning, AI chatbots

Threat actors are targeting systems with high-performance computers in an ongoing cryptojacking campaign spread through a coordinated SEO poisoning operation that also manipulated AI chatbot recommendations. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/gpu-mining-malware-spreads-via-seo-poisoning-ai-chatbots/
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Sextortionist sentenced to 33 years for targeting 145 children

A Canadian man was sentenced to 33 years in prison after pleading guilty to targeting more than 145 children across the United States, some as young as 6 years old, in an eight-year-long sextortion scheme. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/sextortionist-sentenced-to-33-years-for-targeting-145-children/
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Webinar: Why network incidents take too long to resolve

Many organizations can detect network issues quickly, but investigations and coordination often slow incident resolution. This webinar explores how automation and AI-assisted workflows can help IT teams reduce delays and improve response times. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/webinar-why-network-incidents-take-too-long-to-resolve/
Romanian gets 5 years in prison for hacking Oregon govt network

A Romanian national was sentenced this week to 56 months in federal prison for breaking into an Oregon state government computer network and fr cyberattacks targeting dozens of other U.S. victims. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/romanian-gets-5-years-in-prison-for-hacking-oregon-govt-network/
FBI warns of fake FIFA websites running World Cup fraud schemes

The FBI is warning of fake websites impersonating FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup, to steal personal and financial information, sell fake tickets and hospitality packages, and push other fraud related to the event. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-warns-of-fake-fifa-websites-running-world-cup-fraud-schemes/
Charter Communications data breach affects 4.9 million accounts

The ShinyHunters extortion gang stole personal information from 4.9 million accounts after hacking the U.S. telecom giant Charter Communications in early April, according to data breach notification service Have I Been Pwned. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/charter-communications-data-breach-affects-49-million-accounts/
US charges Google security engineer with Polymarket insider trading

A Google security engineer was charged with insider trading after winning $1.2 million using confidential company data to place bets on the cryptocurrency-based Polymarket decentralized prediction market. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-charges-google-security-engineer-with-polymarket-insider-trading/
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Google Chrome adds session cookie theft protection for all users

Google says the Chrome Device Bound Session Credentials (DBSC) security feature is now generally available and is rolling out to all users to prevent account takeovers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-chrome-adds-session-cookie-theft-protection-for-all-users/
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From $5 Attacks to Botnet-Powered Platforms: Inside the DDoS-as-a- Service Market

DDoS attacks are increasingly being sold like subscription services, complete with pricing tiers, support, and reseller programs. Flare explores how the DDoS-as-a-Service market has evolved from scattered tools into polished attack platforms. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/from-5-attacks-to-botnet-powered-platforms-inside-the-ddos-as-a-service-market/