EU mandates 10-second money transfers from 2025
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/27/eu-real-time-money-transfers-2025/

Microsoft enhances Excel with text analysis and Forms integration
https://www.gizchina.com/2024/12/27/excel-enhancements-text-analysis-forms/

North Korean hackers are targeting job seekers with a deceptive campaign, deploying a new malware called OtterCookie through fake interview tools.

This new JavaScript malware, is:
» Stealing files and cryptocurrency wallets.
» Communicating directly with attackers via socket(.)io
» Constantly evolving to bypass detection.

🔗 Full Report: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/north-korean-hackers-deploy-ottercookie.html

NEW: Federal Government Watchdog Finds DHS Spying On Americans With More 20 Technologies

In this clip from TCR Live #146, journalist Derrick Broze breaks down his latest article on the US Government Accountability Office’s recent report highlighting mass surveillance under the Department of Homeland Security.

TCRN: https://theconsciousresistance.com/government-watchdog-surveillance/

Odysee: https://odysee.com/@theconsciousresistance:7/fed-gov-watchdog-surveillance:1

Substack: https://derrickbroze.substack.com/p/federal-government-watchdog-finds

⏩ @TheConsciousResistance

Netflix sues Broadcom's VMware over US virtual machine patents
Article, Comments

Does current AI represent a dead end?
Article, Comments

Fake Nintendo lawyer is scaring YouTubers, and its not clear YouTube can stop it
Article, Comments

Homebrew Batteries
Article, Comments

They have not been trained for this – CCC supports train hackers
Article, Comments

VW Suffers Major Breach Exposing Location of 800k Electric Vehicles
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S Korean crypto-boss Do Kwon to be extradited to US
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Qualcomm has rebranded the snapdragon 662 as "6S 4g Gen 1".

A great way to start the new year.

@EqualLeaks | @LaptopInsider | @EqualLibrary | @AutosInfo | @EqualWall | @EqualFacts

I wish you all a happy new year and a better 2025

55 years today, Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux (and destroyer of windows (and nvidia))was born.

Happy birthday to Linus, he's one of the most crazy geeks ever. Thank you for all the contributions you've given to our community Linus! <3

⚠️ 15,000+ Four-Faith routers are exposed, with attackers actively exploiting a command injection flaw (CVE-2024-12856).

1️⃣ Attackers execute commands remotely via the adj_time_year parameter.
2️⃣ Reverse shells enable hackers to stay hidden and in control.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/15000-four-faith-routers-exposed-to-new.html

🛑 600,000+ users impacted! A widespread campaign compromised 16+ extensions, including tools for AI and VPNs, using phishing and malicious code injection.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/16-chrome-extensions-hacked-exposing.html

What if your password manager or note-taking tool became a hacker’s entry point? Recent attacks on Chrome Store extensions reveal just how exposed your organization might be.

❓ Why It Matters:
» Browser extensions are a silent threat—granted access to sensitive data like cookies and identities.
» Credential theft can lead to organizational data breaches and compliance nightmares.

💡Key Takeaways:
» Limit user-installed extensions.
» Implement risk-based policies to block risky permissions.
» Stay updated on the latest threats.

🔗 Check out this guide to learn how: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/when-good-extensions-go-bad-takeaways.html

🚨 Are hospitals prepared for the next big cyber attack? The HHS proposes new HIPAA updates to safeguard patient data and critical systems.

👉Proposed Solutions:
💾 Encrypt sensitive data everywhere
📊 Map assets and identify vulnerabilities
⏱ Set recovery protocols within 72 hours

Read more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/new-hipaa-rules-mandate-72-hour-data.html