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โ€ŠFTC exposes massive surveillance of kids, teens by social media giants

A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report has found that social media and video streaming companies have been engaging in widespread user surveillance, particularly of children and teens, with insufficient privacy protections and earning billions of dollars annually by monetizing their data. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/ftc-exposes-massive-surveillance-of-kids-teens-by-social-media-giants/
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โ€ŠIvanti warns of another critical CSA flaw exploited in attacks

Today, Ivanti warned that threat actors are exploiting another Cloud Services Appliance (CSA) security flaw in attacks targeting a limited number of customers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ivanti-warns-of-another-critical-csa-flaw-exploited-in-attacks/
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โ€ŠTor says itโ€™s "still safe" amid reports of police deanonymizing users

The Tor Project is attempting to assure users that the network is still safe after a recent investigative report warned that law enforcement from Germany and other countries are working together to deanonymize users through timing attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/tor-says-its-still-safe-amid-reports-of-police-deanonymizing-users/
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โ€ŠCISA warns of actively exploited Apache HugeGraph-Server bug

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) has added five flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, among which is a remote code execution (RCE) flaw impacting Apache HugeGraph-Server. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cisa-warns-of-actively-exploited-apache-hugegraph-server-bug/
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โ€ŠSuspects behind $230 million cryptocurrency theft arrested in Miami

Two suspects were arrested in Miami this week and charged with conspiracy to steal and launder over $230 million in cryptocurrency using crypto exchanges and mixing services. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/suspects-behind-230-million-cryptocurrency-theft-arrested-in-miami/
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โ€ŠClickbaity or genius? 'BF cheated on you' QR codes pop up across UK

A new wave of QR codes has popped up across UK claiming to share a video of a boyfriend who "cheated" on a girl named Emily last night. Clickbaity or genius? [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/clickbaity-or-genius-bf-cheated-on-you-qr-codes-pop-up-across-uk/
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โ€ŠmacOS Sequoia change breaks networking for VPN, antivirus software

Users of macOS 15 'Sequoia' are reporting network connection errors when using certain endpoint detection and response (EDR) or virtual private network (VPN) solutions, and web browsers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/apple/macos-sequoia-change-breaks-networking-for-vpn-antivirus-software/
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โ€ŠUkraine bans Telegram on military, govt devices over security risks

Ukraine's National Coordination Centre for Cybersecurity (NCCC) has restricted the use of the Telegram messaging app within government agencies, military units, and critical infrastructure, citing national security concerns. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ukraine-bans-telegram-on-military-govt-devices-over-security-risks/
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โ€ŠDisney ditching Slack after massive July data breach

The Walt Disney Company is reportedly ditching Slack after a July data breach exposed over 1TB of confidential messages and files posted to the company's internal communication channels. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/disney-ditching-slack-after-massive-july-data-breach/
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โ€ŠMicrosoft ends development of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)

Microsoft has officially announced that Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) is now deprecated, but plans to maintain current functionality and continue publishing updates through the channel. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-officially-deprecates-windows-server-update-services-wsus/
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โ€ŠGlobal infostealer malware operation targets crypto users, gamers

A massive infostealer malware operation encompassing thirty campaigns targeting a broad spectrum of demographics and system platforms has been uncovered, attributed to a cybercriminal group named "Marko Polo." [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/global-infostealer-malware-operation-targets-crypto-users-gamers/
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โ€ŠNew Google Chrome feature will translate complex pages in real time

Google is testing a new API that uses machine learning models to offer real-time language translation for inputted text and to make it easier to translate web pages. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/google/new-google-chrome-feature-will-translate-complex-pages-in-real-time/
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โ€ŠHow to manage shadow IT and reduce your attack surface

In today's fast-paced business environment, employees increasingly turn to unauthorized IT solutions, called Shadow IT, to streamline their work and boost productivity. This article explores the prevalence of shadow IT, the risks it poses and discusses strategies for managing it. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-to-manage-shadow-it-and-reduce-your-attack-surface/
โ€ŠAndroid malware 'Necro' infects 11 million devices via Google Play

A new version of the Necro Trojan malware for Android was installed on 11 million devices through Google Play in malicious SDK supply chain attacks. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/android-malware-necro-infects-11-million-devices-via-google-play/
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โ€ŠKaspersky deletes itself, installs UltraAV antivirus without warning

Starting Thursday, Kaspersky deleted its anti-malware software from computers across the United States and replaced it with UltraAV's antivirus solution without warning. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kaspersky-deletes-itself-installs-ultraav-antivirus-without-warning/
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โ€ŠNew Mallox ransomware Linux variant based on leaked Kryptina code

An affiliate of the Mallox ransomware operation, also known as TargetCompany, was spotted using a slightly modified version of the Kryptina ransomware to attack Linux systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-mallox-ransomware-linux-variant-based-on-leaked-kryptina-code/
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โ€ŠTelegram now shares usersโ€™ IP and phone number on legal requests

Telegram will now share users' phone numbers and IP addresses with law enforcement if they are found to be violating the platform's rules following a valid legal request. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/telegram-now-shares-users-ip-and-phone-number-on-legal-requests/
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