Google files lawsuit to disrupt massive ‘Lighthouse’ smishing scheme

According to the tech giant, the accused criminals developed the “Lighthouse” phishing kit, which provides custom tools to scammers to deploy “smishing” — or SMS phishing — attacks and to build fraudulent websites designed to steal victims’ credit card information.

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Ready for a DIY laptop? I assembled Framework’s new PC in less than 30 minutes

Framework’s refreshed Laptop 16 comes with a powerful new suite of hardware and support for Linux out of the box.

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My 2 favorite tools for reading Linux manual pages the easy way

Linux man pages are packed with helpful info, but they can be overwhelming. Here’s how to make them easy to read and use.

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First major Windows 10 ESU update is here – with 66 fixes (some critical)

Windows 10 users with extended support can now install their first major security update, rolling out with November’s Patch Tuesday.

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Finally, an Android Auto wireless adapter that’s reliable, highly functional, and priced to sell

The AAWireless Two delivers the best wireless Android Auto experience yet – though it’s not flawless. Here’s what to know before buying.

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High-Severity Vulnerabilities Patched by Ivanti and Zoom

Ivanti and Zoom resolved security defects that could lead to arbitrary file writes, elevation of privilege, code execution, and information disclosure.

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Google Sues Chinese Cybercriminals Behind ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing Kit

Google is targeting the threat group known as Smishing Triad, which used over 194,000 malicious domains in a campaign. 

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Australian spy chief warns Chinese hackers are ‘probing’ critical networks for espionage and sabotage

Australia’s intelligence chief warned that Chinese hackers are trying to break into its networks, sometimes successfully, to “pre-position” for sabotage ahead of an anticipated invasion of Taiwan.

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Google Paid Out $458,000 at Live Hacking Event

Researchers submitted 107 bug reports during the bugSWAT hacking event at the ESCAL8 conference in New Mexico.

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Active Directory Under Siege: Why Critical Infrastructure Needs Stronger Security

Active Directory remains the authentication backbone for over 90% of Fortune 1000 companies. AD’s importance has grown as companies adopt hybrid and cloud infrastructure, but so has its complexity. Every application, user, and device traces back to AD for authentication and authorization, making it the ultimate target. For attackers, it represents the holy grail: compromise Active

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