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'Hundreds of thousands of stolen secrets could potentially be circulating as a result of these recent attacks': Google says North Korean hackers behind major attack on Axios
'Hundreds of thousands of stolen secrets could potentially be circulating as a result of these recent attacks': Google says North Korean hackers behind major attack on Axios
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'Hundreds of thousands of stolen secrets could potentially be circulating as a result of these recent attacks': Google says North Korean hackers behind major attack on Axios

North Korean hackers used an updated version of a known backdoor Google Threat Intelligence Group warns of active supply chain attack on npm’s Axios library Malicious dependency “plain-crypto-js” deployed WAVESHAPER.V2 backdoor across Windows, macOS, and Linux Attribution points to North Korea’s UNC1069 group, known for long-running campaigns targeting cryptocurrency and software developers

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Martin Reitsma Mar 27

Are American VPN users at risk of 'warrantless' government surveillance? Lawmakers now demand answers
Are American VPN users at risk of 'warrantless' government surveillance? Lawmakers now demand answers
#Vpn #American

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Are American VPN users at risk of 'warrantless' government surveillance? Lawmakers now demand answers

Six Democrats are seeking clarity on whether using a commercial VPN could strip citizens of their privacy rights Six Democratic lawmakers seek clarity on whether using a VPN can strip citizens of their privacy rights Intelligence agencies operate under a default presumption that unknown traffic is foreign, they warn The FBI and NSA have historically recommended using a VPN for privacy

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Martin Reitsma Mar 23

Russia's Max: The unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens
Russia's Max: The unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens
#Russia #Moscow

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Russia's Max: The unencrypted super-app being forced on citizens

The rollout has raised concerns that Moscow will use Max to surveil its citizens Russia is pushing its Max messenger -- a social media platform without encryption -- onto its citizens with a massive promotion campaign and the simultaneous blocking of Whatsapp and Telegram, the country's two most popular messenger apps.

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Martin Reitsma Mar 22

Experts issue urgent warning to all 1.8bn Gmail users over new scam to steal their accounts
Experts issue urgent warning to all 1.8bn Gmail users over new scam to steal their accounts
#Gmail #Cybersecurity

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Experts issue urgent warning to all 1.8bn Gmail users over new scam to steal their accounts

Security experts have warned that victims could easily fall for the scam if they're not vigilant. Cybersecurity experts have issued a stark warning to 1.8billion Gmail users after a new scam began to gain traction which could lead to a total loss of their accounts. Researchers at Malwarebytes Labs urged users to be on their guard, after they discovered a malicious website that mimicked the official Google security tool, which is typically used to keep accounts secure.

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Martin Reitsma Mar 16

Hackers can break into your Android phone in just 45 seconds — is your device on the list?
Hackers can break into your Android phone in just 45 seconds — is your device on the list?
#Hackers #Androidphone

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Hackers can break into your Android phone in just 45 seconds — is your device on the list?

Your mobile is in trouble if it has the specific chip installed Your Android smartphone is under attack. A troubling vulnerability in the operating system could let hackers bypass the secure lockscreen passcode – letting them steal your personal information, according to a report from the researchers at security firm Donjon.

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Martin Reitsma Mar 14

AI phishing, malicious SVGs continues after surge over holidays
AI phishing, malicious SVGs continues after surge over holidays
#Aiphishing #Phishingemails

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AI phishing, malicious SVGs continues after surge over holidays

A report based on millions of phishing emails reported to Hoxhunt in 2025 and early 2026 revealed a massive surge in AI-generated phishing attempts at the end of last year, as well as a 50-fold increase in malicious SVG attachments. The Hoxhunt Phishing Trends Report, released Thursday, noted that AI-generated content made up less than 5% of phishing attempts for the first 11 months of 2025, but rose to 56% during the December 2025 holiday season, a 14-fold increase.

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Martin Reitsma Mar 13

Criminals hijack thousands of devices to create never-before-seen cyber weapon
Criminals hijack thousands of devices to create never-before-seen cyber weapon
#Cyberweapon #Botnet

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Criminals hijack thousands of devices to create never-before-seen cyber weapon

Victims of the KadNap botnet are spread throughout the world A man stands in front of a picture displaying activities of a so-called botnet during a cyber crime workshop in Frankfurt am Main, central Germany, on 31 July, 2015 (DPA/AFP via Getty Images) Cyber criminals have secretly hijacked more than 14,000 devices worldwide in order to carry out attacks that are almost impossible to protect against, security researchers have warned. The majority of devices infected by the sophisticated new malware, dubbed ‘KadNap’,

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Martin Reitsma Mar 13

Fake Apps, Fraudulent Emails, and Very Real Hackers: Another Week in the Infosec Trenches
Fake Apps, Fraudulent Emails, and Very Real Hackers: Another Week in the Infosec Trenches
#Fakeapps #Fraudulentemails

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Fake Apps, Fraudulent Emails, and Very Real Hackers: Another Week in the Infosec Trenches

This may sound like a very simple reminder, but if you ever get an email claiming to be from the customer support team of a service you use, always contact them directly to make sure the message you got is real. Similarly, when you sign up for a new app, download it from an official website or app store.

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Martin Reitsma Mar 12

I've Reviewed Dozens of VPNs. These Are My Top Tips for Setting Yours Up the Right Way
I've Reviewed Dozens of VPNs. These Are My Top Tips for Setting Yours Up the Right Way
#Virtualprivatenetworks #Vpnads

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I've Reviewed Dozens of VPNs. These Are My Top Tips for Setting Yours Up the Right Way

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are no longer niche security tools. You've probably seen VPN ads, especially if you’re a fan of podcasts, YouTube, or even a frequent Reddit scroller. The marketing hype around these tools is massive, and we've been testing VPNs for more than a decade, so we're here to help you understand this thriving market of privacy tools.

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Martin Reitsma Mar 11

Russian hackers target HR departments with vicious new 'BlackSanta' malware
Russian hackers target HR departments with vicious new 'BlackSanta' malware
#Russianhackers #Malware

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Russian hackers target HR departments with vicious new 'BlackSanta' malware

The malware is described as an 'EDR killer' Russian hackers target HR departments with BlackSanta malware Infection chain uses phishing emails and malicious ISO files BlackSanta disables EDR tools to enable deeper compromise Russian hackers have been targeting Human Resources (HR) departments at various organizations around the world with a never-before seen piece of malware called BlackSanta.

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