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- April 04, 2026
- 08:11 AM
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LinkedIn secretely scans for 6,000+ Chrome extensions, collects data
A new report dubbed "BrowserGate" warns that Microsoft's LinkedIn is using hidden JavaScript scripts on its website to scan visitors' browsers for installed extensions and collect device data.
- April 03, 2026
- 04:40 PM
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New report: How browser-based attacks are bypassing your security controls
Browser-based attacks, from AITM phishing and ClickFix to malicious OAuth apps and session hijacking, are driving today's biggest breaches.
A new report from Push Security breaks down the techniques attackers are using, real-world case studies, and the detection gaps leaving security teams exposed.
Hims & Hers warns of data breach after Zendesk support ticket breach
Telehealth giant Hims & Hers Health is warning that it suffered a data breach after support tickets were stolen from a third-party customer service platform.
- April 03, 2026
- 01:41 PM
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Die Linke German political party confirms data stolen by Qilin ransomware
The Qilin ransomware group has claimed responsibility for an attack against Die Linke ('The Left'), forcing an IT systems outage at the political party, and threatening sensitive data leak.
- April 03, 2026
- 12:36 PM
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Evolution of Ransomware: Multi-Extortion Ransomware Attacks
Multi-extortion ransomware relies on stolen data to pressure victims with public leaks. Penta Security explains how its D.AMO platform keeps exfiltrated files encrypted and useless to attackers.
- April 03, 2026
- 10:05 AM
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Global RAM shortages are causing computer prices to rise quickly, but refurbished devices have been largely unaffected. If you want to upgrade to a MacBook, this near-mint condition refurbished MacBook Air is on sale for only $909.99, down from $1,299.
- April 03, 2026
- 09:30 AM
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Microsoft still working to fix Exchange Online mailbox access issues
Microsoft is investigating and working to resolve Exchange Online mailbox access issues that have intermittently affected Outlook mobile and macOS users for weeks.
- April 03, 2026
- 07:25 AM
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Man admits to locking thousands of Windows devices in extortion plot
A former core infrastructure engineer has pleaded guilty to locking Windows admins out of 254 servers as part of a failed extortion plot targeting his employer, an industrial company headquartered in Somerset County, New Jersey.
- April 03, 2026
- 05:04 AM
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Microsoft now force upgrades unmanaged Windows 11 24H2 PCs
Starting this week, Microsoft has begun force-upgrading unmanaged devices running Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro editions to Windows 11 25H2.
- April 03, 2026
- 03:55 AM
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CERT-EU: European Commission hack exposes data of 30 EU entities
The European Union's Cybersecurity Service (CERT-EU) has attributed the European Commission cloud hack to the TeamPCP threat group, saying the resulting breach exposed the data of at least 29 other Union entities.
- April 03, 2026
- 02:33 AM
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Claude Code leak used to push infostealer malware on GitHub
Threat actors are exploiting the recent Claude Code source code leak by using fake GitHub repositories to deliver Vidar information-stealing malware.
- April 02, 2026
- 04:30 PM
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Drift loses $280 million as North Korean hackers seize Security Council powers
The Drift Protocol lost at least $280 million after a threat actor took control of its Security Council administrative powers in a planned, sophisticated operation.
- April 02, 2026
- 03:03 PM
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- April 02, 2026
- 02:11 PM
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Residential proxies evaded IP reputation checks in 78% of 4B sessions
Researchers warn that residential proxies used to route malicious traffic are a big problem for IP reputation systems, as there is no clear distinction between attackers and legitimate users.
- April 02, 2026
- 11:21 AM
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Adversaries Exploit Vacant Homes to Intercept Mail in Hybrid Cybercrime
Threat actors are exploiting vacant homes as "drop addresses" to intercept mail and enable fraud. Flare shows how postal services and fake identities are abused to turn mail into a fraud vector.
- April 02, 2026
- 10:01 AM
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New Progress ShareFile flaws can be chained in pre-auth RCE attacks
Two vulnerabilities in Progress ShareFile, an enterprise-grade secure file transfer solution, can be chained to enable unauthenticated file exfiltration from affected environments.
- April 02, 2026
- 09:33 AM
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Medtech giant Stryker fully operational after data-wiping attack
Stryker Corporation, one of the world's leading medical technology companies, says it's fully operational three weeks after many of its systems were wiped out in a cyberattack claimed by the Iranian-linked Handala hacktivist group.
- April 02, 2026
- 09:28 AM
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Turn old film into digital memories with Kodak in this deal
Family photos have a way of sitting in boxes longer than anyone intends. Negatives, slides, and old film often get stored away, even though they hold some of the most important moments. The Kodak Slide N Scan Film & Slide Scanner is designed to make those memories easier to access and preserve. And it's currently just $189.99.
- April 02, 2026
- 07:08 AM
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Critical Cisco IMC auth bypass gives attackers Admin access
Cisco has patched several critical and high-severity vulnerabilities, including an Integrated Management Controller (IMC) authentication bypass that enables attackers to gain Admin access.
- April 02, 2026
- 07:01 AM
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Microsoft links Classic Outlook issue to email delivery problems
Microsoft is investigating a known issue that prevents some Classic Outlook users from sending emails via Outlook.com.
- April 02, 2026
- 05:12 AM
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