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Crypto Heist: North Korean Hackers Swipe $2 Billion in 2025 – A Comedy of Cryptos!

North Korean hackers are making a splash in the crypto world, swiping a record $2 billion in 2025. The Bybit hack alone contributed $1.46 billion to this staggering total. As crypto values rise, high-net-worth individuals find themselves irresistible targets, often lacking the robust defenses of businesses. It’s a digital heist extravaganza!

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SonicWall Security Breach: Cloud Backup Blunder Exposes Firewall Vulnerabilities

SonicWall disclosed that unauthorized access to firewall configuration backups could increase targeted attack risks. The files contain encrypted credentials, but SonicWall urges users to verify cloud backups and follow remediation steps. The breach affects less than 5% of customers, but caution is advised.

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SonicWall’s Firewall Fiasco: All Cloud Backup Customers Affected in Security Breach

SonicWall’s cloud backup service breach has gone from “5 percent” to “100 percent” of users affected. Initially, the company assured a limited impact, but now confirms all customers’ firewall configuration files were accessed. In the world of cybersecurity, this is like saying, “Oops, we spilled a little coffee,” then realizing the whole pot is on…

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AI Browsers: The Cybersecurity Comedy of Errors Unfolds

AI browsers may be the future, but they’re also the new playground for cyber shenanigans. SquareX Labs’ report reveals that while these browsers, including Perplexity’s Comet, promise convenience, they also open the door to novel cyber-risks. From sneaky downloads to malicious workflows, it’s clear that AI comes with a side of cyber mischief.

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Email Attacks on the Rise: How Cybercriminals Hide Malware in Plain Sight to Steal Your Data

Forcepoint X-Labs warns of a surge in email attacks using JavaScript attachments to sneak malware into businesses. These sneaky emails mimic everyday business communications, luring victims into opening malicious files. To stay safe, combine advanced email filtering, endpoint protection, and user awareness.

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AI Browsers: The New Frontier or a Hacker’s Paradise? SquareX Sounds the Alarm

AI Browsers are sweeping the market like a caffeinated Roomba, but SquareX’s new research warns they might be more open than a hipster café. With vulnerabilities that could allow villains to turn these helpful browsers into unwitting accomplices, it’s time for enterprises to bolster security — or risk AI browsers going rogue!

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ClayRat Chaos: How Fake Apps Are Turning Android Phones into Spy Gear

ClayRat is the latest Android spyware targeting Russian users via Telegram and phishing sites. Disguised as popular apps like TikTok, it steals data and spreads by exploiting SMS capabilities. With over 600 samples identified, researchers stress the importance of downloading apps only from authorized stores to combat this fast-growing mobile threat.

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Microsoft’s Azure Adventure: When 4% Cling to the Cloudy Cliffhanger

Microsoft is tackling an Azure Front Door outage affecting Microsoft 365 access across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The tech giant is rebooting Kubernetes instances to restore services. Despite progress, 4% of users remain affected. Users might still face issues accessing cloud PCs and services. Stay tuned for more on this developing story.

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Token Turmoil: How Ignoring OAuth and API Tokens Could Ruin Your SaaS Security

Token theft is the Houdini of SaaS breaches—slipping past security like a magician at a locked-door convention. Learn why OAuth and API tokens are often overlooked and how security teams can improve token hygiene to keep attackers at bay. It’s time to stop treating these tokens like spare keys under the digital doormat!

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OpenSSL 3.5.4: Quantum-Ready and One Step Closer to FIPS 140-3 Validation Triumph

OpenSSL 3.5.4, now with added FIPS 140-3 validation seasoning, is like that fancy spice you didn’t know your cryptographic soup needed. As it heads for final certification, it’s set to spice up security with a quantum-resistant twist. Bon appétit to secure digital communications!

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Realm.Security Raises $15M to Zap Cybersecurity Headaches with AI Magic!

Realm.Security has raised $15 million in Series A funding to tackle the ever-complex problem of security data. With their AI-powered platform, they promise to provide clean, structured data, sparing SOC teams from the chaos of manual rule-writing. It’s like giving them a security spa day—streamlined, rejuvenated, and stress-free!

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Chaos-C++ Ransomware: The Speed Demon of Cyber Destruction

Chaos-C++ ransomware is like the Usain Bolt of malware, blitzing past defenses to obliterate files over 1.3 GB without bothering with encryption. This speed demon skips the small stuff and even hijacks your clipboard for a crypto heist. Consider this a friendly reminder: that free “System Optimizer v2.1” might just optimize your headaches!

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GitHub Copilot’s Code Comedy of Errors: Vulnerability Exposes Sensitive Data!

Legit Security found a vulnerability in GitHub Copilot Chat AI, allowing hackers to swipe sensitive data using remote prompt injection. By bypassing Content Security Policy, attackers could leak AWS keys and influence Copilot responses. GitHub patched the issue, ensuring Camo can’t be used for data leaks, but it’s a wild AI west out there!

3 hours ago

SonicWall Firewall Fiasco: Hackers Play Brute-Force Bingo with Cloud Backups!

SonicWall has confirmed a breach of firewall configuration backup files via brute-force attacks. While encryption still stands, the breach could heighten targeted attack risks. SonicWall urges partners and customers to check their devices and has released new tools for assessing and remediating the issue.

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Pro-Russian Hacktivists Fool Themselves: Honeypot Hijinks Unmask Cyber Blunders

Pro-Russian hacktivist group TwoNet, famous for launching DDoS attacks, was duped by a fake water treatment plant set up by researchers. Their 26-hour escapade saw them hacking decoy systems, thinking they were causing chaos. Forescout advises bolstering security to keep such cyber mischief at bay.

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SonicWall Snafu: Hackers Swipe Firewall Configs, Chaos Ensues for Cloud Backup Users

All SonicWall cloud backup users, brace for impact! Hackers swiped firewall configuration files, leaving SonicWall urging credential resets and scrambling to secure its MySonicWall service. While encryption remains intact, the breach still increases the risk of targeted attacks. SonicWall is now working with cybersecurity experts to mitigate the damage.

3 hours ago

Discord Drama: 70K ID Photos Exposed, 5.5M Breach Claim Debunked!

Discord denies a massive breach, confirming only 70,000 ID photos were exposed. Despite claims of a 5.5 million user breach, the company won’t pay the threat actors. Discord clarifies that the incident involved a third-party provider, not a direct breach, and assures users that no financial data or passwords were exposed.

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Beware the Fake Microsoft Teams Download: Oyster Malware Takes a Bite Out of Security!

Beware of the Oyster malware—a sneaky backdoor disguised as a legitimate Microsoft Teams installer. Cybercriminals use SEO poisoning and malvertising to trick users into downloading it. Once inside, Oyster grants long-term control over your computer. Protect yourself by downloading software directly from official websites, not from search results or ads.

4 hours ago

Hacked & Unlawyered: Williams & Connolly’s Email Breach Comedy of Errors!

State-sponsored hackers have breached Williams & Connolly, accessing attorney email accounts. The law firm, representing figures like Barack Obama and the Clintons, assures no confidential client data was stolen. Sources suggest Chinese hackers are involved. Despite the breach, client secrets remain safe, unless they involve an undisclosed zero-day vulnerability, then all bets are off.

4 hours ago

Clearview AI Faces the Music: UK Upholds £7.5M Fine for Data Breach Shenanigans

Clearview AI’s £7.5m fine is back on the table after the ICO’s successful appeal. The watchdog’s victory clarifies that UK data protection laws apply to companies worldwide if they monitor UK residents. It’s a win for privacy, a blow to facial recognition, and a reminder that even tech giants can’t dodge the GDPR bullet.

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