Backdoor Found in Official XRP Ledger NPM Package

XRP Ledger SDK hit by supply chain attack: Malicious NPM versions stole private keys; users urged to update…

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North Korean IT workers seen using AI tools to scam firms into hiring them

North Korean IT workers illicitly gaining employment at U.S. and European tech companies are increasingly using generative artificial intelligence in a variety of ways to assist them throughout the job application and interview process.

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RSA Conference 2025 – Pre-Event Announcements Summary (Part 1) 

Hundreds of companies are showcasing their products and services at the 2025 edition of the RSA Conference in San Francisco.

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FBI: Cybercrime Losses Rocket to $16.6B in 2024

The losses are 33% higher than the year before, with phishing leading the way as the most-reported cybercrime last year, and ransomware was the top threat to critical infrastructure, according to the FBI Internet Crime Report.

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Blue Shield Leaked Millions of Patient Info to Google for Years

Blue Shield of California exposed the health data of 4.7 million members to Google for years due to…

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Jericho Security Gets $15 Million for AI-Powered Awareness Training

Jericho Security has raised $15 million in Series A funding for its AI-powered employee cybersecurity training platform.

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Gmail’s New Encrypted Messages Feature Opens a Door for Scams

Google is rolling out an end-to-end encrypted email feature for business customers, but it could spawn phishing attacks, particularly in non-Gmail inboxes.

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Verizon DBIR Flags Major Patch Delays on VPNs, Edge Appliances 

The latest Verizon DBIR landed this week with a startling statistic about the security posture of VPNs and network edge devices.

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Lazarus Hits 6 South Korean Firms via Cross EX, Innorix Zero-Day and ThreatNeedle Malware

At least six organizations in South Korea have been targeted by the prolific North Korea-linked Lazarus Group as part of a campaign dubbed Operation SyncHole.
The activity targeted South Korea’s software, IT, financial, semiconductor manufacturing, and telecommunications industries, according to a report from Kaspersky published today. The earliest evidence of compromise was first detected in

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Speak at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025: Applications now open

TechCrunch Disrupt returns October 27–29 to Moscone West in San Francisco — and we’re inviting thought leaders, founders, VCs, and tech experts to apply for a chance to take the stage at one of the most anticipated tech events of the year. Applications are now open to speak at Disrupt 2025, where over 10,000+ tech […]

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