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New Attack Uses Windows Shortcut Files to Install REMCOS Backdoor
/in General NewsSecurity firm Point Wild has exposed a new malware campaign using malicious LNK files to install the REMCOS backdoor. This report details how attackers disguise files to gain full system control.
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CL-STA-0969 Installs Covert Malware in Telecom Networks During 10-Month Espionage Campaign
/in General NewsTelecommunications organizations in Southeast Asia have been targeted by a state-sponsored threat actor known as CL-STA-0969 to facilitate remote control over compromised networks.
Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said it observed multiple incidents in the region, including one aimed at critical telecommunications infrastructure between February and November 2024.
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New ‘Plague’ PAM Backdoor Exposes Critical Linux Systems to Silent Credential Theft
/in General NewsCybersecurity researchers have flagged a previously undocumented Linux backdoor dubbed Plague that has managed to evade detection for a year.
“The implant is built as a malicious PAM (Pluggable Authentication Module), enabling attackers to silently bypass system authentication and gain persistent SSH access,” Nextron Systems researcher Pierre-Henri Pezier said.
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US Government Begins $200M Payouts to Backpage.com Trafficking Victims
/in General NewsThe US DOJ has announced the largest-ever compensation process for human trafficking victims of Backpage.com. Learn about the $200M fund, who is eligible, and the steps to file a petition before the February 2, 2026, deadline. This comes years after the site’s seizure, as previously reported by Hackread.com.
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The best Raspberry Pi alternatives of 2025: Expert recommended
/in General NewsThe Raspberry Pi SBC is excellent for hobbyists, but these competitors work just as well in robotics, automation, and home projects. These are my favorite Raspberry Pi alternatives.
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Why Cybersecurity Should Be a Board-Level Priority in Every Company – Perspective from Serhii Mikhalap
/in General NewsCybersecurity is no longer a technical afterthought, thanks to today’s interconnected world. It’s a boardroom imperative. As online…
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Anthropic beats OpenAI as the top LLM provider for business – and it’s not even close
/in General NewsA new report explores the state of LLMs in the enterprise.
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I put the Galaxy Ring to the test – and it’s better than my Apple Watch in one critical area
/in General NewsSamsung’s smart ring is exceeding sales expectations, and I found a lot to like about the Galaxy Ring in my real-world tests.
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Akira Ransomware Exploits SonicWall VPNs in Likely Zero-Day Attack on Fully-Patched Devices
/in General NewsSonicWall SSL VPN devices have become the target of Akira ransomware attacks as part of a newfound surge in activity observed in late July 2025.
“In the intrusions reviewed, multiple pre-ransomware intrusions were observed within a short period of time, each involving VPN access through SonicWall SSL VPNs,” Arctic Wolf Labs researcher Julian Tuin said in a report.
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A backlog at the Commerce Department is reportedly stalling Nvidia’s H20 chip licenses
/in General NewsNews of a backlog at the U.S. federal department comes less than a week after national security experts urged the Trump administration to reverse its decision that allows Nvidia to export H20 chips to China.
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