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Brave browser starts testing agentic AI mode for automated tasks - @billtoulas
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bleepingcomputer.com
Brave has introduced a new AI browsing feature that leverages Leo, its privacy-respecting AI assistant, to perform automated tasks for the user.
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Hackers exploit Gladinet CentreStack cryptographic flaw in RCE attacks - @billtoulas
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https://t.co/pjeItyFe9q
bleepingcomputer.com
Hackers are exploiting a new, undocumented vulnerability in the implementation of the cryptographic algorithm present in Gladinet's CentreStack and Triofox products for secure remote file access and...
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Notepad++ fixes flaw that let attackers push malicious update files - @LawrenceAbrams
https://t.co/jqJp5L9BTx
https://t.co/jqJp5L9BTx
bleepingcomputer.com
Notepad++ version 8.8.9 was released to fix a security weakness in its WinGUp update tool after researchers and users reported incidents in which the updater retrieved malicious executables instead...
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Malicious VSCode Marketplace extensions hid trojan in fake PNG file - @billtoulas
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https://t.co/v5wkeIqURe
bleepingcomputer.com
A stealthy campaign with 19 extensions on the VSCode Marketplace has been active since February, targeting developers with malware hidden inside dependency folders.
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Enjoy Costco Gold Star Membership for a year and get $40 to use later https://t.co/VGfYNpZ4TJ
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bleepingcomputer.com
Holiday prep brings plenty of lists—meals to plan, gatherings to host, and gifts to organize. A Costco Gold Star Membership may help make all of that easier, and this current offer adds even more...
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UK fines LastPass over 2022 data breach impacting 1.6 million users - @LawrenceAbrams
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https://t.co/nop9eRsYQg
bleepingcomputer.com
The UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) fined the LastPass password management firm £1.2 million for failing to implement security measures that allowed an attacker to steal personal informa...
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Microsoft now pays security researchers for finding critical vulnerabilities in any of its online services, regardless of whether the code was written by Microsoft or a third party. https://t.co/qYIWRtsZrp
bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft now pays security researchers for finding critical vulnerabilities in any of its online services, regardless of whether the code was written by Microsoft or a third party.
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🤖 Attackers are using AI to automate recon, create malware, and evade detection faster than legacy tools can react. 🌐 @corelight_inc explains how NDR gives SOCs visibility to spot AI-driven movements across networks. ➡️ https://t.co/ZIDcML9tKj
#cybersecurity #sponsored
bleepingcomputer.com
AI-driven attacks now automate reconnaissance, generate malware variants, and evade detection at a speed that overwhelms traditional defenses. Corelight explains how network detection and response...
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New ConsentFix attack hijacks Microsoft accounts via Azure CLI - @billtoulas
https://t.co/hLKRXrHGnZ
https://t.co/hLKRXrHGnZ
bleepingcomputer.com
A new variation of the ClickFix attack dubbed 'ConsentFix' abuses the Azure CLI OAuth app to hijack Microsoft accounts without the need for a password or to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA)...
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An unpatched zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-8110) in Gogs, a popular self-hosted Git service, has enabled attackers to gain remote code execution on Internet-facing instances and compromise hundreds of servers. https://t.co/nHwko7LzTC
bleepingcomputer.com
An unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Gogs, a popular self-hosted Git service, has enabled attackers to gain remote code execution on Internet-facing instances and compromise hundreds of servers.
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The Curiosity Stream Standard Plan lifetime subscription is available for $149.99 (regularly $399.99) for a limited time, giving new users an affordable way to build a permanent home for nonfiction...
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Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on some Windows 11 systems. https://t.co/0TQtjfNaYX
bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5070311 optional update.
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Google has released emergency updates to fix the eighth actively exploited Chrome zero-day vulnerability since the start of the year. https://t.co/yndRzfyirZ
bleepingcomputer.com
Google has released emergency updates to fix another Chrome zero-day vulnerability exploited in the wild, marking the eighth such security flaw patched since the start of the year.
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Google ads for shared ChatGPT, Grok guides push macOS infostealer malware - @billtoulas
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https://t.co/USywapiK28
bleepingcomputer.com
A new AMOS infostealer campaign is abusing Google search ads to lure users into Grok and ChatGPT conversations that appear to offer "helpful" instructions but ultimately lead to installing the AMOS...
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New DroidLock malware locks Android devices and demands a ransom - @billtoulas
https://t.co/nO7SrBWjcd
https://t.co/nO7SrBWjcd
bleepingcomputer.com
A new Android malware called DroidLock has emerged with capabilities to lock screens for ransom payments, erase data, access text messages, call logs, contacts, and audio data.
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Microsoft is working on a new Teams security feature that will analyze suspicious traffic with external domains to help IT administrators tackle potential security threats. https://t.co/8oPOcfIO9a
bleepingcomputer.com
Microsoft is working on a new Teams security feature that will analyze suspicious traffic with external domains to help IT administrators tackle potential security threats.
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The 71-language Qlango learning app only costs $28 in this deal https://t.co/RRm2bdtgRM
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bleepingcomputer.com
The Qlango language learning platform takes a different approach, and right now its lifetime subscription is just $27.97 (MSRP $119.99) through December 14 only. That one-time payment unlocks 71...
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Over 10,000 Docker Hub images found leaking credentials, auth keys - @billtoulas
https://t.co/kJY0LQGij2
https://t.co/kJY0LQGij2
bleepingcomputer.com
More than 10,000 Docker Hub container images expose data that should be protected, including live credentials to production systems, CI/CD databases, or LLM model keys.
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🔧 Recent supply-chain breaches demonstrate a weak link that can severely impact manufacturing and production. 🛡️ @Acronis explains why SSDLC practices are critical for evaluating partners and protecting systems. ➡️ https://t.co/NBMeRH6Yzv
#cybersecurity #sponsored
bleepingcomputer.com
Recent supply-chain breaches show how attackers exploit development tools, compromised credentials, and malicious NPM packages to infiltrate manufacturing and production environments. Acronis...
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New Spiderman phishing service targets dozens of European banks - @billtoulas
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https://t.co/hBhUl0ttN8
bleepingcomputer.com
A new phishing kit called Spiderman is being used to target customers of dozens of European banks and cryptocurrency holders with pixel-perfect cloned sites impersonating brands and organizations.
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