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Wormable XMRig Campaign Uses BYOVD Exploit and Time-Based Logic Bomb
/in General NewsCybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new cryptojacking campaign that uses pirated software bundles as lures to deploy a bespoke XMRig miner program on compromised hosts.
“Analysis of the recovered dropper, persistence triggers, and mining payload reveals a sophisticated, multi-stage infection prioritizing maximum cryptocurrency mining hashrate, often destabilizing the victim
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Global data protection authorities warn generative AI companies against replicating real people
/in General NewsThe joint statement comes on the heels of the Grok AI chatbot creating and sharing millions of images of “nudified” real people.
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Air Côte d’Ivoire confirms cyberattack following ransomware claims
/in General NewsAir Côte d’Ivoire did not respond to requests for comment but released a statement on Friday confirming reports that hackers had breached its systems on February 8. Last week, the INC ransomware gang claimed it stole 208 GB of data from the airline.
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VPN flaws allowed Chinese hackers to compromise dozens of Ivanti customers, says report
/in General NewsChinese hackers allegedly broke into the network of an Ivanti subsidiary in 2021. The hackers exploited a backdoor in its VPN product, which allowed the hackers to gain access to 119 other unnamed organizations.
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AI project stalled? Blame your outdated, fragmented workflow – and redesign it now
/in General NewsIf AI is underperforming at your company, it’s because adding it on top of old systems is holding you back. But you can fix it before it’s too late.
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5 days left to lock in the lowest TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket rates
/in General News5 days to save up to $680 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket. These lowest rates of the year disappear on February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT. Register here.
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Ukrainian Gets 5 Years in US Prison for Aiding North Korean IT Fraud
/in General NewsOleksandr Didenko sold the stolen identities of US citizens, allowing North Koreans to get hired using freelance work platforms.
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Top Technology Stacks for MVP Development in 2026
/in General NewsTop technology stacks for MVP development in 2026, best tools for fast launch, scalability, cost efficiency, and proven frameworks for startups building products.
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7 AI coding techniques that quietly make you elite
/in General NewsWhat separates casual vibe coders from elite builders? It’s not better prompts. It’s systems. Here’s the exact framework I use to keep AI projects production-ready.
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Autonomous AI Agents Provide New Class of Supply Chain Attack
/in General NewsWhile this campaign targets crypto wallets and steals money, the methodology has far wider potential that could be used by other attackers.
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