Microsoft Silently Patches Windows LNK Flaw After Years of Active Exploitation

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Microsoft has silently plugged a security flaw that has been exploited by several threat actors since 2017 as part of the company’s November 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, according to ACROS Security’s 0patch.
The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-9491 (CVSS score: 7.8/7.0), which has been described as a Windows Shortcut (LNK) file UI misinterpretation vulnerability that could lead to remote

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Fake ChatGPT Atlas Browser Used in ClickFix Attack to Steal Passwords

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Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a critical ChatGPT Atlas browser attack, confirming the danger of the ongoing surge in the ClickFix threat.

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These Cyber Monday smart glasses deals are still live: Shop big sales like Meta Ray-Bans for 20% off

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See what the smart glasses craze is all about for yourself, and score a great discount from brands like Meta, RayNeo, Xreal, and Amazon before they’re gone.

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This is the amp I recommend to beginner audiophiles – with one consideration

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The Rotel DX-5 integrated amp has a sleek, minimal build and a no-fuss setup, with an important caveat.

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Japan’s Askul resumes limited online sales 6 weeks after ransomware attack

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Askul said Wednesday that corporate customers can now purchase a limited range of products on its platform and the company plans to gradually add more items as it restores its systems.

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elementary OS vs. Ubuntu Budgie: Two beautiful Linux distros, but which is right for you?

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These Linux distros are as elegant as they are user-friendly. Here’s how to decide between them.

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Critical King Addons Vulnerability Exploited to Hack WordPress Sites

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A critical-severity vulnerability in the King Addons for Elementor plugin for WordPress has been exploited to take over websites.

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Niobium Raises $23 Million for FHE Hardware Acceleration

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The startup will invest the funds in accelerating development of its second-generation fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) platforms.

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After intense backlash, India pulls mandate to pre-install government app on smartphones

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On Wednesday, the Indian telecom ministry said Sanchar Saathi, an anti-theft and cybersecurity protection app, would remain voluntary, and that smartphone makers would no longer be required to preload it on devices they sell.

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Arizona Attorney General Sues Chinese Online Retailer Temu Over Data Theft Claims

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Arizona is the latest state to sue Temu and its parent company PDD Holdings over allegations that the Chinese online retailer is stealing customers’ data.

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