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FTC warns tech giants not to bow to foreign pressure on encryption

  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning major U.S. tech companies against yielding to foreign government demands that weaken data security, compromise encryption, or impose censorship on their platforms.

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New Whitepaper: The Evolution of Phishing Attacks 

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Microsoft working on fix for ongoing Outlook email issues

  • ​Microsoft is working to resolve an Exchange Online issue causing email access problems for Outlook mobile users who use Hybrid Modern Authentication (HMA).

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This $70 open-box Onn tablet is tech that gets the job done

  • If you've been thinking about getting a backup tablet for travel, school, or just some extra screen space at home, here's one worth checking out. For a limited time, you can score a new, open-box onn. 8″ Android 14 Tablet for just $69.99.

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The PDF Agile editor doesn’t require a monthly subscription in this deal

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Murky Panda hackers exploit cloud trust to hack downstream customers

  • A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Murky Panda (Silk Typhoon) exploits trusted relationships in cloud environments to gain initial access to the networks and data of downstream customers.

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APT36 hackers abuse Linux .desktop files to install malware in new attacks

  • The Pakistani APT36 cyberspies are using Linux .desktop files to load malware in new attacks against government and defense entities in India.

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Fake Mac fixes trick users into installing new Shamos infostealer

  • A new infostealer malware targeting Mac devices, called 'Shamos,' is targeting Mac devices in ClickFix attacks that impersonate troubleshooting guides and fixes.

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Microsoft: August Windows updates cause severe streaming issues

  • Microsoft has confirmed that the August 2025 security updates are causing severe lag and stuttering issues with NDI streaming software on some Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems.

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  • For just $19.97 (MSRP: $180) through September 7, you can unlock lifetime access to the All-in-One Adobe Creative Cloud Suite Certification Course Bundle, which includes 10 complete courses covering Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Animate, XD, Lightroom, and more.

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Massive anti-cybercrime operation leads to over 1,200 arrests in Africa

  • Law enforcement authorities in Africa have arrested over 1,200 suspects as part of 'Operation Serengeti 2.0,' an INTERPOL-led international crackdown targeting cross-border cybercriminal gangs.

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DaVita says ransomware gang stole data of nearly 2.7 million people

  • Kidney dialysis firm DaVita has confirmed that a ransomware gang that breached its network stole the personal and health information of nearly 2.7 million individuals.

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Dev gets 4 years for creating kill switch on ex-employer's systems

  • A software developer has been sentenced to four years in prison for sabotaging his ex-employer's Windows network with custom malware and a kill switch that locked out employees when his account was disabled.

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Colt confirms customer data stolen as Warlock ransomware auctions files

  • UK-based telecommunications company Colt Technology Services confirms that customer documentation was stolen as Warlock ransomware gang auctions files.

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One dashboard, multiple AI models: 1min.AI is now available for just $80

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Europol confirms $50,000 Qilin ransomware reward is fake

  • Europol has confirmed that a Telegram channel impersonating the agency and offering a $50,000 reward for information on two Qilin ransomware administrators is fake. The impostor later admitted it was created to troll researchers and journalists.

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Microsoft asks customers for feedback on reported SSD failures

  • ​Microsoft is seeking further information from customers who reported failure and data corruption issues affecting their solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs) after installing the August 2025 security update.

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FBI warns of Russian hackers exploiting 7-year-old Cisco flaw

  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned that hackers linked to Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) are targeting critical infrastructure organizations in attacks exploiting a 7-year-old vulnerability in Cisco devices.

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