Cybersecurity experts have discovered a new attack that targets Linux systems using fake programming tools. These harmful tools were shared on GitHub, a popular website where developers post and download code. Inside these fake packages was dangerous malware designed…
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Worldcoin in Crisis: Indonesia & Kenya Take Action on the Biometric Crypto Project
Worldcoin, the cryptocurrency firm backed by Sam Altman, is experiencing serious legal challenges on multiple fronts. On May 5, 2025, the Kenyan High Court ruled that Worldcoin violated Data Protection Act 2019 restrictions. According to Justice Aburili Roselyn, the…
NordVPN Introduces £5,000 ID Theft Recovery Coverage for UK Users on Ultimate Plan
NordVPN has launched a new identity theft recovery benefit for its UK subscribers, offering up to £5,000 in reimbursement to help users recover from the financial and emotional toll of identity fraud. This latest addition to its cybersecurity toolkit…
Cybercrime Syndicate Escalates Global Threat Levels
During a time when global cybersecurity is experiencing rapid evolution, malicious actors are also employing new methods to accomplish their goals. As part of International Anti-Ransomware Day, leading cybersecurity company KnowBe4 is announcing a critical warning about a looming…
AI Can Now Shop for You: Visa’s Smart Payment Platform
Visa has rolled out a new system that allows artificial intelligence (AI) to not only suggest items to buy but also complete purchases for users. The newly launched platform, called Visa Intelligent Commerce, lets AI assistants shop on your…
Cybersecurity Agencies on High Alert as Attacks Spike After Pahalgam Incident
A rising tension between India and Pakistan has resulted in an intensified digital war, whose hacktivist groups have launched coordinated cyber offensives targeting government systems and critical infrastructure as a result of increasing tensions between the two countries. The attacks,…
SentinelOne EDR Exploit Allows Babuk Ransomware Deployment Through Installer Abuse
A newly discovered exploit has revealed a critical vulnerability in SentinelOne’s endpoint detection and response (EDR) system, allowing cybercriminals to bypass its tamper protection and deploy the Babuk ransomware. The method, identified as a “Bring Your Own Installer” technique,…
Kelly Benefits Data Leak Affects 260,000 People
A Maryland-based outsourced benefits and payroll manager is notifying nine large customers and nearly 264,000 individuals that their private and sensitive data may have been compromised in a December hack. The number of impacted people has increased by eight-fold…
StealC Malware Gets a Major Upgrade, Becomes More Dangerous
A harmful computer virus called StealC has recently been updated. It is now harder to detect and better at stealing personal data from users. This malware has been around for a few years, but its latest version makes it…
Co-op Cyberattack Exposes Member Data in Major Security Breach
Millions of Co-op members are being urged to remain vigilant following a significant cyberattack that led to a temporary shutdown of the retailer’s IT infrastructure. The company confirmed that the breach resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive customer data,…