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Self-Spreading ‘GlassWorm’ Infects VS Code Extensions in Widespread Supply Chain Attack
/in General NewsCybersecurity researchers have discovered a self-propagating worm that spreads via Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions on the Open VSX Registry and the Microsoft Extension Marketplace, underscoring how developers have become a prime target for attacks.
The sophisticated threat, codenamed GlassWorm by Koi Security, is the second such supply chain attack to hit the DevOps space within a span
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Pwn2Own WhatsApp Hacker Says Exploit Privately Reported to Meta
/in General NewsQuestions have been raised over the technical viability of the purported WhatsApp exploit, but the researcher says he wants to keep his identity private.
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North Korean hacking group targeting European drone maker with ScoringMathTea malware
/in General NewsResearchers at ESET said they found evidence of a new tentacle of the long-running Operation DreamJob campaign — where North Korea’s Lazarus group sends malware-laden emails purporting to be from recruiters at top companies.
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US Crypto Bust Offers Hope in Battle Against Cybercrime Syndicates
/in General NewsA $14 billion seizure by US investigators presents a warning for cybercriminals’ reliance on bitcoin but is still a positive development for the cryptocurrency industry.
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These $300 rugged Android phones have no business being this good for the money
/in General NewsIf you’re looking for a phone that is as rugged as a tank, but performs more like a Chevy Supersport, Oukitel might have one just for you.
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How Hacked Card Shufflers Allegedly Enabled a Mob-Fueled Poker Scam That Rocked the NBA
/in General NewsWIRED recently demonstrated how to cheat at poker by hacking the Deckmate 2 card shufflers used in casinos. The mob was allegedly using the same trick to fleece victims for millions.
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Fear the ‘SessionReaper’: Adobe Commerce Flaw Under Attack
/in General NewsCVE-2025-54236 is a critical flaw in Adobe Commerce (formerly Magento) that allows attackers to remotely take over sessions on the e-commerce platform.
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Medusa Ransomware Leaks 834 GB of Comcast Data After $1.2M Demand
/in General NewsMedusa ransomware leaks 186 GB of Comcast data, claiming 834 GB stolen after a $1.2M ransom demand apparently went unpaid.
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Trump pardons former Binance CEO after guilty plea in letting cybercrime proceeds flow through platform
/in General NewsChangpeng Zhao had been unfairly targeted in the Biden administration’s investigations of the cryptocurrency industry, the White House said in confirming that President Donald Trump had pardoned the former Binance CEO.
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These users now prefer Gemini over ChatGPT – here’s why
/in General NewsOpenAI still dominates the market, but new data shows Google’s chatbot has been making impressive gains. We asked users why they prefer Gemini over the competition.
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