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Fake KeePass password manager leads to ESXi ransomware attack: Threat actors have been distributing trojanized versions of the KeePass password manager for at ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fake-keepass-password-manager-leads-to-esxi-ransomware-attack/
9to5Mac May 22
Apple logins with plain text passwords found in massive database of 184M records: Apple login credentials were among a massive database of 184 million records ...
9to5mac.com/2025/05/22/apple-logins-with-plain-text-passwords-found-in-massive-database-of-184m-records/
184,162,718 Passwords And Logins Leaked — Apple, Facebook, Snapchat: Millions of plaintext passwords and login credentials from some of the biggest platforms ...
forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2025/05/23/184162718-passwords-and-logins-leaked---apple-facebook-snapchat/
Mysterious Database of 184 Million Records Exposes Vast Array of Login Credentials
wired.com/story/mysterious-database-logins-governments-social-media/
New 'Defendnot' tool tricks Windows into disabling Microsoft Defender: A new tool called 'Defendnot' can disable Microsoft Defender on ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/new-defendnot-tool-tricks-windows-into-disabling-microsoft-defender/
Opinion | The Old Man and the iPhone: Our modern conveniences are exhaustingly inconvenient.
nytimes.com/2025/05/22/opinion/the-old-man-and-the-iphone.html
Procolored: Software for €5,000 printer shipped with malware - | Golem.de: A YouTuber wanted to test a specialty printer costing over €5,000. But the associated ...
golem.de/news/ein-halbes-jahr-lang-druckerhersteller-verbreitet-malware-ueber-eigene-website-2505-196327.html
Microsoft Confirms Emergency Update For Windows Users: Critical update is suddenly released — what you do now.
forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/05/19/microsoft-confirms-emergency-update-for-windows-users/
How to Prevent a Lost Phone From Ruining Your Life: Hopefully you never lose your phone. But take some time to secure your stuff before something bad ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/guides/how-to-prevent-a-lost-phone-from-ruining-your-life/
Microsoft’s new “passwordless by default” is great but comes at a cost: The move is part of an industry-wide push for users to adopt passkeys.
arstechnica.com/security/2025/05/microsoft-pushes-unphishable-logins-forward-with-new-sign-in-options/
Microsoft ends Authenticator password autofill, moves users to Edge: Microsoft has announced that it will discontinue the password storage and autofill feature ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-ends-authenticator-password-autofill-moves-users-to-edge/
Microsoft accounts will push you to ditch passwords and use a passkey: Passkeys are the new default for Microsoft accounts. So long, passwords!
digitaltrends.com/computing/microsoft-accounts-will-push-you-to-ditch-passwords-and-use-a-passkey/
Constable who became an IPS officer: ‘Have several plans to support poor people’
thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/have-several-plans-to-support-poor-people-says-police-constable-who-became-an-ips-officer/article69505712.ece
Microsoft Defender will isolate undiscovered endpoints to block attacks: Microsoft is testing a new Defender for Endpoint capability that will block traffic to ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/microsoft/microsoft-defender-will-isolate-undiscovered-endpoints-to-block-attacks/
The biggest exit in Israeli high-tech history: Google parent company will acquire Wiz for $33 billion
ynetnews.com/business/article/ryodrauhye
Key FactsGoogle Plans New Acquisition Talks with Wiz at Higher Price
Mar 17 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: techcrunch.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: techcrunch.com
- Alphabet is once again negotiating to acquire the cloud cybersecurity startup Wiz, this time at a higher valuation of around $30 billion.
- Wiz, which reported an annual recurring revenue of $500 million last year, aims to reach $1 billion in revenue by 2025.
- Previous discussions failed due to disagreements over Wiz's integration into Google Cloud and regulatory concerns.
- The renewed talks occur amidst rising M&A activity, as investors anticipate less restrictive regulations under the new FTC leadership.
The Wirecutter Show Episode 33: Don’t Be a Digital Hoarder: Digital hygiene rarely tops spring cleaning lists, but it should. Our tech editor shares how to ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/wirecutter-show-podcast-20250312-dont-be-a-digital-hoarder/
Hacking by criminals and spies has reached 'unprecedented complexity', Microsoft says
news.sky.com/story/microsoft-looks-to-ai-to-close-window-on-hackers-13335086
Apple has revealed a Passwords app vulnerability that lasted for months: Apple disclosed a since-patched vulnerability in its standalone Passwords app that left ...
theverge.com/news/632108/apple-ios-passwords-app-bug-vulnerability-phishing-attacks
Hamster forum and local residents’ websites shut down by new internet laws: Scope and scale of Online Safety Act likened to China’s ‘great firewall’ as small ...
telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/03/18/hamster-forum-local-residents-websites-shut-down-new-laws/
This morning, Google’s parent company Alphabet announced its largest acquisition ever, a $32 billion all cash deal to buy Wiz ... Show more
Why people are cutting back their online profile: A new wave of AI has spurred some to think more carefully about their online presence.
bbc.com/news/articles/ce8y2eez8y2o
More than 30 nations will participate in Paris planning talks on a security force for Ukraine
apnews.com/article/france-ukraine-russia-war-military-talks-36677ebd25df12a0941225e4c1d8a3a8
Turkey could be a vital partner as Europe, Ukraine seek new security framework: Turkey has emerged as a key potential partner in restructuring European security ...
reuters.com/world/europe/turkey-could-be-vital-partner-europe-ukraine-seek-new-security-framework-2025-03-13/
European defense ministers show united front in support for Ukraine: As the United States moves closer to Russia, European powers are scrambling to reassess ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/03/13/european-defense-ministers-show-united-front-in-support-for-ukraine
NATO chief announces ''billions'' in aid to Ukraine from Alliance members after talking to Trump - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2025/02/27/nato-chief-announces-billions-in-aid-to-ukraine-from-alliance-members-after-talking-to-trump/
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is ready to 'fight back hard' against Trump's demands: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says Democratic governors must be a "firewall" ...
npr.org/2025/03/03/nx-s1-5311687/kathy-hochul-trump-resistance-congestion-pricing
Futurism Mar 02
Man's Entire Life Destroyed After Downloading AI Software: After downloading an AI tool, a hacker used a virus embedded into the software to upend a Disney ...
futurism.com/the-byte/life-destroyed-ai
Amid 'Mixed' Steam User Review Rating, Capcom Issues Monster Hunter Wilds PC Troubleshooting Guide - IGN
ign.com/articles/amid-mixed-steam-user-review-rating-capcom-issues-monster-hunter-wilds-pc-troubleshooting-guide
Italian PM: Peace in Ukraine requires NATO security framework - Euromaidan Press: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on 26 Feb. that NATO membership ...
euromaidanpress.com/2025/02/26/italian-pm-peace-in-ukraine-requires-nato-security-framework/
German exit polls give conservatives lead, as far right has best post-war showing
timesofisrael.com/german-exit-polls-give-conservatives-lead-as-far-right-has-best-post-war-showing/
Macron pushes for strong security guarantees for Ukraine after talks with Trump, Zelensky
kyivindependent.com/macron-pushes-for-strong-security-guarantees-for-ukraine-after-talks-with-trump-zelensky/
Has Germany's 'firewall' against the far right been breached by AfD success?: Germany's main parties refuse to work with the far right, but the AfD wants to tear ...
bbc.com/news/articles/cy9dl4drr8lo
A flawed peace deal would not end the war in Ukraine: Western policymakers should consider what happened with the Minsk agreements when talking peace in Ukraine.
aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/2/24/a-flawed-peace-deal-would-not-end-the-war-in-ukraine
Manipulation in the election campaign: The strategy of the info warriors: Russian actors in particular are influencing the federal election with fake videos ...
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/bundestagswahl-2025-fake-news-aus-russland-und-desinformation-im-wahlkampf-podcast-a-a9de7e2d-c765-4175-8824-0a6cdcae2776
Macron Warns Against ‘Peace That is a Capitulation’ in Ukraine: Trump on Thursday announced plans to begin negotiations, saying he thought Putin “wants peace” ...
kyivpost.com/post/47109
Trump's government shakeup may test Supreme Court's role as firewall
reuters.com/legal/us-supreme-court-girds-trump-cases-can-it-be-an-effective-firewall-2025-02-07/
Europe must respond to Trump ‘electroshock’, says Macron: French president tells Financial Times that continent should ‘muscle up’ and secure its own future
ft.com/content/1ee43b51-9d3a-47d2-adf6-3315c38e1c38
Key FactsMacron Urges Europe to Take Charge in Crisis
Feb 14 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ft.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ft.com
- Emmanuel Macron characterizes Donald Trump's return as a necessary jolt for Europe to strengthen its security and economic independence.
- He emphasizes that only Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is responsible for negotiations with Russia and warns against a peace that could be seen as capitulation.
- Macron calls for accelerated European commitment to defense and technological development, along with innovative financing solutions to reduce dependence on the US.
- He sees the EU facing the challenge of overcoming outdated financial frameworks to invest in new technologies and security measures.
Huge cyber attack under way - 2.8 million IPs being used to target VPN devices: Devices across the world are being abused
techradar.com/pro/security/huge-cyber-attack-under-way-2-8-million-ips-being-used-to-target-vpn-devices
War in Ukraine: As Trump & Putin Agree to Begin Peace Talks, Will Kyiv Get a Seat at the Table?
democracynow.org/2025/2/13/katrina_vanden_heuvel_russia_ukraine_trump
Baltic states disconnect from Russian power grid: The three Baltic states have disconnected their electricity systems from Russia's power grid ...
rte.ie/news/europe/2025/0208/1495471-baltic-power/
Key FactsBaltic States Disconnect from Russian Power Grid
Feb 08 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theglobeandmail.com
- The Baltic states disconnected their electricity systems from Russia on Saturday to strengthen ties with the EU and enhance security.
- Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will synchronize with the EU grid on Sunday after operating independently.
- This move eliminates the Baltic states' energy dependence on Russia, reducing the potential for energy to be used as a weapon against them.
- Since 2018, the Baltic countries have invested nearly 1.6 billion euros to upgrade their grids, while Russia has spent 100 billion rubles.
Far-right AfD's win on asylum vote rocks German parliament: Germany's Bundestag descends into recrimination after a "firewall" against working with the far-right ...
bbc.com/news/articles/ceq901dxjnzo
Microsoft is cracking down on people upgrading to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
xda-developers.com/microsoft-cracking-down-people-upgrading-windows-11-unsupported-hardware/
Preserving the firewall: 160,000 demonstrate in Berlin against Friedrich Merz and the AfD
euronews.com/my-europe/2025/02/02/preserving-the-firewall-160000-demonstrate-in-berlin-against-friedrich-merz
John McAfee is back from the grave as some sort of AI ghoul-slash-memecoin, and his widow's picking a fight with Elon Musk
pcgamer.com/gaming-industry/john-mcafee-is-back-from-the-grave-as-some-sort-of-ai-ghoul-slash-memecoin-and-his-widows-picking-a-fight-with-elon-musk/
Around 9,000 people took part in a demonstration under the slogan "Block Alice Weidel" in the city of Neu-Isenburg near Frankfurt ... Show more
DeepSeek’s A.I. Chatbot Awkwardly Navigates China’s Censors: Asked about sensitive topics, the bot would begin to answer, then stop and delete its own work ...
nytimes.com/2025/01/29/world/asia/deepseek-china-censorship.html
German parliament rejects opposition migration bill backed by far-right AfD: Bill calling for tougher rules on migration widely criticised for undermining ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/31/german-parliament-rejects-opposition-migration-bill-backed-by-far-right-afd
Key FactsParliament Rejects Controversial Immigration Bill
Feb 01 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: france24.com
- The German parliament narrowly rejected an opposition-sponsored bill aimed at tightening immigration rules.
- The debate was fueled by opposition leader Friedrich Merz's calls for stricter measures following a deadly incident involving a rejected asylum seeker.
- The proposal, which included expanding deportation powers for federal police, failed to gain enough support and was voted down 350 to 338.
- The political landscape reflects a growing divide between Merz's bloc and the governing Social Democrats, while the AfD continues to gain influence.
Radicalization of the Reuß troop: The secret plan of the "Reichsbürger" conspirators
spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/reichsbuerger-die-radikalisierung-der-verschwoerer-um-prinz-reuss-podcast-firewall-a-b2a36eb2-a8fe-40e3-960e-108b81ed006c
John McAfee Is Back From the Dead to Hawk Meme-Coin: The deceased former computer anti-virus tycoon’s official account made an X post last night.
thedailybeast.com/john-mcafee-resurrected-from-death-to-proffer-crypto-meme-coin/
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Unplug ‘Great Firewall’ to help China compete, Shanghai lawmaker says: Legislator Mao Xiangdong calls for lifting of internet restrictions in free-trade zones ...
scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3295169/unplug-great-firewall-boost-chinas-competitiveness-shanghai-lawmaker-says
Paid articlePaywall
Israel prepares for prisoner exchange as IDF, IPS conclude plans: Most of the prisoners on the list are women, and only one prisoner on the list under the age of ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-838267
MacOS Malware Strain Hides Under Apple's Encryption to Steal Your Money: 'Banshee' info-stealing malware uses Apple's XProtect string encryption to steal crypto ...
uk.pcmag.com/security/156225/macos-malware-strain-hides-under-apples-encryption-to-steal-your-money
'Have to fight:' IPS school board strongly opposes bill that would dissolve district
indystar.com/story/news/education/2025/01/07/ips-board-strongly-opposes-bill-that-would-dissolve-the-district/77526095007/
Test: Russia disconnects three regions from the global Internet: Russia has tested "replacement infrastructures" for the Russian part of the Internet ...
heise.de/news/Test-Russland-koppelt-drei-Regionen-vom-globalen-Internet-ab-10193700.html
Key FactsRussia Tests Disconnection from Global Internet
Dec 10 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: heise.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: heise.de
- Over the weekend, Russia conducted tests that involved disconnecting multiple regions from the global Internet to assess the viability of a domestic network.
- The regions impacted included Dagestan, Chechnya, and Ingushetia, where users were unable to access messaging services and foreign websites.
- Speculations regarding the choice of regions suggest that political instability and the Muslim demographic may play a role in controlling potential unrest.
- The Russian censorship authority claims these actions are intended to ensure the availability of crucial services in the event of external threats.
7 phone apps you need to secure right away – if you value your privacy - Which? News
which.co.uk/news/article/smartphone-apps-you-need-to-secure-right-away-aP4pa4b8GYSo
The FBI says you should use encrypted messaging. But do you need to?: After Chinese hackers infiltrated eight US telecommunications companies ...
pcworld.com/article/2552971/the-fbi-says-you-should-use-encrypted-messaging-but-do-you-need-to.html
This 'Robotcop' Blocks AI Scrapers Breaking the Rules: Cloudflare's AI Audit reveals who's violating your robots.txt and can restrict AI crawlers at the firewall ...
pcmag.com/news/cloudflare-robotcop-blocks-ai-scrapers-breaking-the-rules
Business Review Dec 11 24
Schneider Electric launches Galaxy VXL UPS: compact, high-density power protection for AI, data centers - Business Review
business-review.eu/tech/schneider-electric-launches-galaxy-vxl-ups-compact-high-density-power-protection-for-ai-data-centers-276760
Avast antivirus owner Gen Digital acquires MoneyLion in $1 bln deal
reuters.com/markets/deals/avast-antivirus-owner-gen-digital-acquires-moneylion-1-bln-deal-2024-12-10/
US sanctions Chinese cybersecurity firm for firewall hacks targeting critical infrastructure
techcrunch.com/2024/12/10/us-sanctions-chinese-cybersecurity-firm-for-firewall-hacks-targeting-critical-infrastructure/
Yorkshire Live Dec 10 24
New alert issued to all households who own a printer in data scam warning: Printer owners are being warned about a new online scam - here's everything you ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/new-alert-issued-households-who-30550323
Protect Your Organization from Cyber Threats With a Zero Trust Approach - SPONSOR CONTENT FROM THREATLOCKER
hbr.org/sponsored/2024/12/protect-your-organization-from-cyber-threats-with-a-zero-trust-approach
Spotify Wrapped – why do we love so much when Spotify spies on us?: Spoiler alert, it's as creepy as when the likes of Meta or Google scrape our data
techradar.com/computing/cyber-security/spotify-wrapped-is-a-privacy-pitfall-but-we-continue-loving-it-regardless
smallbiztrends.com Dec 08 24
The Best Antivirus Software Options: Explore the top antivirus software options to safeguard your digital life. Our guide reviews and compares the best antivirus ...
smallbiztrends.com/antivirus-software/
How US-Gabon partnership may impact Nigeria, other African countries: For many in West Africa, the concept of the US National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/759961-how-us-gabon-partnership-may-impact-nigeria-other-african-countries.html
How to Set Up Multi-Factor Authentication and Safeguard Your Online Accounts: Forget passwords. If you want strong online security, you need to be using ...
uk.pcmag.com/security/138227/multi-factor-authentication-who-has-it-and-how-to-set-it-up
CrowdStrike part 2 crashes Microsoft Office on Windows 11 24H2: Microsoft is investigating an error that causes Microsoft Office applications like Word and Excel ...
techspot.com/news/105447-crowdstrike-part-2-crashes-microsoft-office-windows-11.html
Russian charged by U.S. for creating RedLine infostealer malware: The United States announced charges today against Maxim Rudometov, a Russian national ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-charged-by-us-for-creating-redline-infostealer-malware/
McAfee+ Premium for Mac review: a questionable bargain | Digital Trends: I reviewed McAfee antivirus for Mac to find out it the added protection is worth the ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/mcafee-premium-for-mac-review/
Middle East, Ukraine wars in focus as G7 defence ministers meet in Italy: Italian defence minister warns global security framework is increasingly precarious due ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/19/middle-east-ukraine-wars-in-focus-as-g7-defence-ministers-meet-in-italy
Key FactsG7 Defence Ministers Address Global Security Challenges
Oct 19 24 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: aljazeera.com
- G7 defence ministers convene in Italy amidst rising tensions in the Middle East and ongoing Ukraine conflict.
- Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto expressed concerns over the escalating instability of the global security framework due to conflicting worldviews.
- Discussions will focus on the Middle East conflict and China's military activities around Taiwan.
- The ministers will also assess Ukraine's challenges as reports indicate North Korea's troop deployments in support of Russia's actions.
U.S. customers wake up to find Kaspersky antivirus sneakily replaced with UltraAV — switchover caught many users by surprise
tomshardware.com/software/antivirus/us-customers-wake-up-to-find-kaspersky-antivirus-replaced-with-ultraav-switchover-caught-many-users-by-surprise
Microsoft Defender adds detection of unsecure Wi-Fi networks: Microsoft Defender now automatically detects and notifies users with a Microsoft 365 Personal or ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/microsoft-defender-now-automatically-detects-unsecure-wi-fi-networks/
Critical Ivanti RCE flaw with public exploit now used in attacks: CISA warned today that a critical Ivanti vulnerability that can let threat actors gain remote ...
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-ivanti-rce-flaw-with-public-exploit-now-used-in-attacks/
The best free software that's completely safe (we've checked): Discover how to save money with brilliant free office software, photos editors and more – plus how ...
which.co.uk/news/article/the-best-free-safe-software-ajW7U4V3dBVU
