UK to require ID or face scan before you can make social media accounts
Opening a new social media account in the UK will soon mean proving you're over 16 with an ID upload or a facial age scan, under a government ban on under-16s taking effect in spring 2027. Security experts warn the age checks are easy to circumvent and create new data-breach risks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-to-require-id-or-face-scan-before-you-can-make-social-media-accounts/
Opening a new social media account in the UK will soon mean proving you're over 16 with an ID upload or a facial age scan, under a government ban on under-16s taking effect in spring 2027. Security experts warn the age checks are easy to circumvent and create new data-breach risks. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/uk-to-require-id-or-face-scan-before-you-can-make-social-media-accounts/
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UK to require ID or face scan before you can make social media accounts
Opening a new social media account in the UK will soon mean proving you're over 16 with an ID upload or a facial age scan, under a government ban on under-16s taking effect in spring 2027. Security experts warn the age checks are easy to circumvent and create…
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Steam Workshop abused to spread malware via Wallpaper Engine app
Threat actors are abusing Steam Workshop, Valve's community hub for downloading game-related content, to push various malware hidden in wallpaper packages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/steam-workshop-abused-to-spread-malware-via-wallpaper-engine-app/
Threat actors are abusing Steam Workshop, Valve's community hub for downloading game-related content, to push various malware hidden in wallpaper packages. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/steam-workshop-abused-to-spread-malware-via-wallpaper-engine-app/
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Steam Workshop abused to spread malware via Wallpaper Engine app
Threat actors are abusing Steam Workshop, Valve's community hub for downloading game-related content, to push various malware hidden in wallpaper packages.
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New Rokarolla Android malware targets 217 banking, crypto apps
A new Android banking trojan named Rokarolla is targeting 217 banking and cryptocurrency applications using an extensive set of 137 commands. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-rokarolla-android-malware-targets-217-banking-crypto-apps/
A new Android banking trojan named Rokarolla is targeting 217 banking and cryptocurrency applications using an extensive set of 137 commands. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-rokarolla-android-malware-targets-217-banking-crypto-apps/
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New Rokarolla Android malware targets 217 banking, crypto apps
A new Android banking trojan named Rokarolla is targeting 217 banking and cryptocurrency applications using an extensive set of 137 commands.
Malicious JetBrains Marketplace plugins steal AI API keys from developers
At least 15 malicious plugins found on the JetBrains Marketplace were designed to steal AI API keys from developers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-jetbrains-marketplace-plugins-steal-ai-api-keys-from-developers/
At least 15 malicious plugins found on the JetBrains Marketplace were designed to steal AI API keys from developers. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/malicious-jetbrains-marketplace-plugins-steal-ai-api-keys-from-developers/
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Malicious JetBrains Marketplace plugins steal AI API keys from developers
At least 15 malicious plugins found on the JetBrains Marketplace were designed to steal AI API keys from developers.
Kodak confirms data breach claimed by ShinyHunters extortion gang
Kodak has confirmed that it's working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate a security breach after hackers gained access to some of the company's data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kodak-confirms-data-breach-claimed-by-shinyhunters-extortion-gang/
Kodak has confirmed that it's working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate a security breach after hackers gained access to some of the company's data. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kodak-confirms-data-breach-claimed-by-shinyhunters-extortion-gang/
Microsoft working on Defender patch for RoguePlanet zero-day
Microsoft confirmed that it's working on a security patch for a Defender zero-day vulnerability named "RoguePlanet," disclosed one week ago. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-working-on-defender-patch-for-rogueplanet-zero-day/
Microsoft confirmed that it's working on a security patch for a Defender zero-day vulnerability named "RoguePlanet," disclosed one week ago. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-working-on-defender-patch-for-rogueplanet-zero-day/
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Microsoft working on Defender patch for RoguePlanet zero-day
Microsoft confirmed that it's working on a security patch for a Defender zero-day vulnerability named "RoguePlanet," disclosed one week ago.
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CISA orders feds to patch max severity Joomla plugin flaw by Friday
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to patch a maximum-severity flaw in the Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor (JCE) plugin that is being actively exploited in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-max-severity-joomla-plugin-flaw-by-friday/
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to patch a maximum-severity flaw in the Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor (JCE) plugin that is being actively exploited in the wild. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-orders-feds-to-patch-max-severity-joomla-plugin-flaw-by-friday/
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CISA orders feds to patch max severity Joomla plugin flaw by Friday
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has ordered federal agencies to patch a maximum-severity flaw in the Widget Factory Joomla Content Editor (JCE) plugin that is being actively exploited in the wild.
Microsoft confirms Office apps launch issues after June updates
Microsoft is investigating a new issue preventing third-party applications from launching Microsoft Office applications or opening documents on up-to-date Windows systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-office-apps-launch-issues-after-june-updates/
Microsoft is investigating a new issue preventing third-party applications from launching Microsoft Office applications or opening documents on up-to-date Windows systems. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-confirms-office-apps-launch-issues-after-june-updates/
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Microsoft confirms Office apps launch issues after June updates
Microsoft is investigating a new issue preventing third-party applications from launching Microsoft Office applications or opening documents on up-to-date Windows systems.
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India's Telegram ban hit the UAE too. Here's how to get around it
India has banned Telegram until June 22 after the app was used to circulate leaked exam papers. CEO Pavel Durov accuses telecom Reliance of BGP hijacking that disrupted the app as far away as the UAE. Here's what happened, and how to get around the block with an MTProto proxy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/indias-telegram-ban-hit-the-uae-too-heres-how-to-get-around-it/
India has banned Telegram until June 22 after the app was used to circulate leaked exam papers. CEO Pavel Durov accuses telecom Reliance of BGP hijacking that disrupted the app as far away as the UAE. Here's what happened, and how to get around the block with an MTProto proxy. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/indias-telegram-ban-hit-the-uae-too-heres-how-to-get-around-it/
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India's Telegram ban hit the UAE too. Here's how to get around it
India has banned Telegram until June 22 after the app was used to circulate leaked exam papers. CEO Pavel Durov accuses telecom Reliance of BGP hijacking that disrupted the app as far away as the UAE. Here's what happened, and how to get around the block…
Why Account Takeovers Are Rising and How to Stop Them
Account takeovers are rising as attackers bypass traditional defenses through phishing, session hijacking, and MFA fatigue. Specops Software explores how device trust and continuous verification help reduce account takeover risk. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/why-account-takeovers-are-rising-and-how-to-stop-them/
Account takeovers are rising as attackers bypass traditional defenses through phishing, session hijacking, and MFA fatigue. Specops Software explores how device trust and continuous verification help reduce account takeover risk. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/why-account-takeovers-are-rising-and-how-to-stop-them/
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Why Account Takeovers Are Rising and How to Stop Them
Account takeovers are rising as attackers bypass traditional defenses through phishing, session hijacking, and MFA fatigue. Specops Software explores how device trust and continuous verification help reduce account takeover risk.
FortiBleed leak exposes Fortinet VPN credentials for 73,000 devices.
A newly discovered data leak dubbed "FortiBleed" has exposed what appears to be a collection of Fortinet and FortiGate VPN credentials for 73,932 firewall URLs at organizations worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortibleed-leak-exposes-fortinet-vpn-credentials-for-73-000-devices/
A newly discovered data leak dubbed "FortiBleed" has exposed what appears to be a collection of Fortinet and FortiGate VPN credentials for 73,932 firewall URLs at organizations worldwide. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fortibleed-leak-exposes-fortinet-vpn-credentials-for-73-000-devices/
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FortiBleed leak exposes Fortinet VPN credentials for 73,000 devices.
A newly discovered data leak dubbed "FortiBleed" has exposed what appears to be a collection of Fortinet and FortiGate VPN credentials for 73,932 firewall URLs at organizations worldwide.
Google to use UK and EU user IP addresses for ad personalization
From August 3, 2026, Google will use IP addresses from UK, EEA and Switzerland users for ad measurement and personalization. It lands as the ICO weighs new consent rules, and years after Google itself called using such signals to identify devices "wrong." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-to-use-uk-and-eu-user-ip-addresses-for-ad-personalization/
From August 3, 2026, Google will use IP addresses from UK, EEA and Switzerland users for ad measurement and personalization. It lands as the ICO weighs new consent rules, and years after Google itself called using such signals to identify devices "wrong." [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/google-to-use-uk-and-eu-user-ip-addresses-for-ad-personalization/
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Google to use UK and EU user IP addresses for ad personalization
From August 3, 2026, Google will use IP addresses from UK, EEA and Switzerland users for ad measurement and personalization. It lands as the ICO weighs new consent rules, and years after Google itself called using such signals to identify devices "wrong."
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Leak confirms OpenAI is testing a ChatGPT for Science subscription
OpenAI appears to be testing a new subscription and experience for science use cases, but it's unclear if it'll be available to everyone regardless of their background. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/leak-confirms-openai-is-testing-a-chatgpt-for-science-subscription/
OpenAI appears to be testing a new subscription and experience for science use cases, but it's unclear if it'll be available to everyone regardless of their background. [...]
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/leak-confirms-openai-is-testing-a-chatgpt-for-science-subscription/
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Leak confirms OpenAI is testing a ChatGPT for Science subscription
OpenAI appears to be testing a new subscription and experience for science use cases, but it's unclear if it'll be available to everyone regardless of their background.