Microsoft has now confirmed that an April 2025 Windows security update is creating a new empty “inetpub” folder and warned users not to delete it. […]
Google’s AI video generator Veo 2 is rolling out on AI Studio
Google’s AI video generator tool Veo 2, which is the company’s take on OpenAI’s Sora, is now rolling out to some users in the United States. […]
Hackers Breach Morocco’s Social Security Database
The hackers who posted the documents on Telegram said the attack was in response to alleged Moroccan “harassment” of Algeria on social media platforms.
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US lab testing provider exposed health data of 1.6 million people
Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC) has released a statement informing it suffered a data breach where hackers stole sensitive information of roughly 1.6 million people from its systems. […]
Paper Werewolf Deploys PowerModul Implant in Targeted Cyberattacks on Russian Sectors
The threat actor known as Paper Werewolf has been observed exclusively targeting Russian entities with a new implant called PowerModul.
The activity, which took place between July and December 2024, singled out organizations in the mass media, telecommunications, construction, government entities, and energy sectors, Kaspersky said in a new report published Thursday.
Paper Werewolf, also known
The activity, which took place between July and December 2024, singled out organizations in the mass media, telecommunications, construction, government entities, and energy sectors, Kaspersky said in a new report published Thursday.
Paper Werewolf, also known
Microsoft Edge is now up to 9% faster
The Chromium-based Microsoft Edge has seen up to 9% performance improvements following the release of version 134. […]
Ransomware attack cost IKEA operator in Eastern Europe $23 million
Fourlis Group, the operator of IKEA stores in Greece, Cyprus, Romania, and Bulgaria, has informed that the ransomware attack it suffered just before Black Friday on November 27, 2024, caused losses estimated to €20 million ($22.8M). […]
Vulnerability in OttoKit WordPress Plugin Exploited in the Wild
A vulnerability in the OttoKit WordPress plugin with over 100,000 active installations has been exploited in the wild.
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In Other News: Scattered Spider Still Active, EncryptHub Unmasked, Rydox Extraditions
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Scattered Spider still active despite arrests, hacker known as EncryptHub unmasked, Rydox admins extradited to US.
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SonicWall Patches High-Severity Vulnerability in NetExtender
SonicWall has released fixes for three vulnerabilities in NetExtender for Windows, including a high-severity bug.
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