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Aflac discloses breach amidst Scattered Spider insurance attacks
On Friday, American insurance giant Aflac disclosed that its systems were breached in a broader campaign targeting insurance companies across the United States by attackers who may have stolen personal and health information.
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Microsoft has announced plans to periodically remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update catalog to mitigate security and compatibility risks.
- June 20, 2025
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- June 20, 2025
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No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach
News broke today of a "mother of all breaches," sparking wide media coverage filled with warnings and fear-mongering. However, it appears to be a compilation of previously leaked credentials stolen by infostealers, exposed in data breaches, and via credential stuffing attacks.
- June 19, 2025
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Godfather Android malware now uses virtualization to hijack banking apps
A new version of the Android malware "Godfather" creates isolated virtual environments on mobile devices to steal account data and transactions from legitimate banking apps.
- June 19, 2025
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This popular app deal turns your screen time into learning time
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- June 19, 2025
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Webinar: Stolen credentials are the new front door to your network
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- June 19, 2025
- 12:33 PM
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman discusses GPT-5 release date
ChatGPT's next big upgrade, or the new foundational model "GPT-5," is still being prepared for a release in the summer, but OpenAI won't share the specifics.
- June 19, 2025
- 11:43 AM
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US recovers $225 million of crypto stolen in investment scams
The U.S. Department of Justice has seized more than $225 million in cryptocurrency linked to investment fraud and money laundering operations, the largest crypto seizure in the history of the U.S. Secret Service.
- June 19, 2025
- 10:33 AM
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Special Webinar: Key Insights from Verizon’s 2025 DBIR
GenAI, credential theft, third-party risks—Verizon's 2025 DBIR reveals what's putting your org at risk. Join DBIR author Alex Pinto & LayerX CEO Or Eshed as they break down this year's key insights and defense strategies. Don't miss the webinar—register now.
- June 19, 2025
- 10:04 AM
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Microsoft unveils new security defaults for Windows 365 Cloud PCs
Microsoft has announced new Windows 365 security defaults starting in the second half of 2025 and affecting newly provisioned and reprovisioned Cloud PCs.
- June 19, 2025
- 09:55 AM
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ChatGPT will analyze Gmail emails, manage schedule on Google Calendar
ChatGPT appears to be testing support for Gmail and Google Calendar integration. This will allow users to summarise emails and create events.
- June 19, 2025
- 09:29 AM
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DuckDuckGo beefs up scam defense to block fake stores, crypto sites
The DuckDuckGo web browser has expanded its built-in Scam Blocker tool to protect against a broader range of online scams, including fake e-commerce, cryptocurrency exchanges, and "scareware" sites.
- June 19, 2025
- 08:00 AM
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Telecom giant Viasat breached by China's Salt Typhoon hackers
Satellite communications company Viasat is the latest victim of China's Salt Typhoon cyber-espionage group, which has previously hacked into the networks of multiple other telecom providers in the United States and worldwide.
- June 19, 2025
- 07:54 AM
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Slower speeds, non-stop ads, geo-restricted content, and privacy worries can turn everyday browsing into a headache, but AdGuard can help. Right now, you can lock in lifetime ad blocking and five years of VPN coverage for just $44.99 (normally $439.39).
- June 19, 2025
- 07:11 AM
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Krispy Kreme says November data breach impacts over 160,000 people
U.S. doughnut chain Krispy Kreme confirmed that attackers stole the personal information of over 160,000 individuals in a November 2024 cyberattack.
- June 19, 2025
- 05:59 AM
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Ryuk ransomware’s initial access expert extradited to the U.S.
A member of the notorious Ryuk ransomware operation who specialized in gaining initial access to corporate networks has been extradited to the United States.
- June 19, 2025
- 02:05 AM
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Pro-Israel hackers hit Iran's Nobitex exchange, burn $90M in crypto
The pro-Israel "Predatory Sparrow" hacking group claims to have stolen over $90 million in cryptocurrency from Nobitex, Iran's largest crypto exchange, and burned the funds in a politically motivated cyberattack.
- June 18, 2025
- 05:56 PM
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North Korean hackers deepfake execs in Zoom call to spread Mac malware
North Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) 'BlueNoroff' (aka 'Sapphire Sleet' or 'TA444') are using deepfake company executives during fake Zoom calls to trick employees into installing custom malware on their computers.
- June 18, 2025
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