FTC says reported losses to fraud exceeded $12.5 billion in 2024, with $5.7 billion lost to investment scams.
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Beware of DeepSeek Hype: It’s a Breeding Ground for Scammers
Exploiting trust in the DeepSeek brand, scammers attempt to harvest personal information or steal user credentials.
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Microsoft patches Windows Kernel zero-day exploited since 2023
Slovak cybersecurity company ESET says a newly patched zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Win32 Kernel Subsystem has been exploited in attacks since March 2023. […]
Chinese Hackers Breach Juniper Networks Routers With Custom Backdoors and Rootkits
The China-nexus cyber espionage group tracked as UNC3886 has been observed targeting end-of-life MX routers from Juniper Networks as part of a campaign designed to deploy custom backdoors, highlighting their ability to focus on internal networking infrastructure.
“The backdoors had varying custom capabilities, including active and passive backdoor functions, as well as an embedded script that
“The backdoors had varying custom capabilities, including active and passive backdoor functions, as well as an embedded script that
Browser-Based Data Leaks: 3 Biggest Data Security Challenges Today
Traditional Data Loss Prevention (DLP) solutions weren’t built for today’s browser-driven workplace. Now sensitive data moves moves through SaaS apps, AI tools, and personal accounts, bypassing legacy security controls. Learn from Keep Aware how real-time browser security can stop data leaks before they happen. […]
Chinese cyberspies backdoor Juniper routers for stealthy access
Chinese hackers are deploying custom backdoors on Juniper Networks Junos OS MX routers that have reached end-of-life (EoL) and no longer receive security updates. […]
China’s Volt Typhoon Hackers Dwelled in US Electric Grid for 300 Days
Dragos case study reveals that Volt Typhoon hacked the US electric grid and stole information on OT systems.
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Fortinet Patches 18 Vulnerabilities
Fortinet has published 17 new advisories to inform customers about 18 vulnerabilities patched in its products.
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Trump Administration Halts Funding for Two Cybersecurity Efforts, Including One for Elections
The Trump administration has cut millions of dollars in federal funding from two cybersecurity initiatives, including one dedicated to helping state and local election officials.
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Newly Patched Windows Zero-Day Exploited for Two Years
Microsoft on Tuesday patched a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Win32 kernel that has been exploited since March 2023.
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