On June 30, Microsoft revealed a series of vulnerabilities in Netgear routers that could potentially lead to data leaks and full system compromise. The vulnerabilities were patched prior to public …
Kim Jong Un Warns of Grave Covid-19 Situation in North Korea
North Korea's Covid-19 situation has become grave, according to Kim Jong Un, who spoke at a Politburo meeting. Although the leader did not specify what exactly has gone wrong, it is clear that the …
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US military ‘days away’ from completing Afghanistan pull-out
US officials have confirmed that the US is just days away from completing its withdrawal from Afghanistan, amid increasing Taliban battlefield gains. HOwever, some US forces are expected to stay and …
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Feds Told to Better Manage Facial Recognition, Amid Privacy Concerns
A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report found that government agencies are regularly using facial recognition technology in criminal investigations, including to identify travelers. The GAO …
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Cobalt Strike Usage Explodes Among Cybercrooks
Cobalt strike usage among cybercriminals has increased by 161%, according to researchers at Proofpoint. Cobalt Strike is a legitimate, commercially available tool that is utilized by network …
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Reported HMRC-Branded Phishing Scams Grew by 87% During COVID-19
Official figures obtained by accountancy group Lanop Outsourcing reveal that HMRC-branded phishing scams grew by 87% during the Covid-19 pandemic. The company gained access to the information after …
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Kentucky Healthcare System Exposes Patients’ PHI
UofL Health, based in Louisville, Kentucky, has notified more than 40,000 patients of an error that exposed their personal health information. The healthcare system consists of four medical centers, …
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This VPN service used by ransomware gangs was just taken down by police
A major international law enforcement operation led by the Dutch National Police has taken down an underground virtual private network (VPN) used by cybercriminals to conceal their activities while …
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South African Court Orders Arrest of Ex-President Jacob Zuma for Contempt
On Tuesday, South Africa's highest court ordered the imprisonment of Jacob Zuma, former South African president. Zuma was indicted for contempt charged after he defied an order to appear before a …
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Iran-Backed Militias Fire Rockets in New Attack Aimed at U.S. Forces
Yesterday night, US troops in northeast Syria came under rocket fire after Iran-backed militias vowed revenge for US airstrikes earlier that day. The retaliation may be a sign that the fighting is …
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