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Windows Malware Uses Pulsar RAT for Live Chats While Stealing Data
/in General NewsWe usually think of computer viruses as silent, invisible programs running in the background, but a worrying discovery shows that modern hackers are getting much more personal.
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eScan Antivirus Delivers Malware in Supply Chain Attack
/in General NewsHackers compromised a MicroWorld Technologies update server and fed a malicious file to eScan customers.
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Jeffrey Epstein Had a ‘Personal Hacker,’ Informant Claims
/in General NewsPlus: AI agent OpenClaw gives cybersecurity experts the willies, China executes 11 scam compound bosses, a $40 million crypto theft has an unexpected alleged culprit, and more.
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Is your AI agent up to the task? 3 ways to determine when to delegate
/in General NewsSpeed and productivity are great – but AI may not be ready for many tasks. AI deployment is a management decision, not a technical decision.
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Gen AI boosts productivity, but only for certain developers – here’s why
/in General NewsWith close to one-third of code now AI-generated, a new study finds substantial increases in output and unexpected benefits.
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The best Presidents’ Day TV sales live now
/in General NewsAhead of Presidents’ Day, retailers like Amazon and Best Buy are offering markdowns on everything you need to upgrade your home theater.
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The best Presidents’ Day phone sales live now
/in General NewsFor Presidents’ Day, I’ve rounded up the best phone deals available now from Apple, Samsung, Motorola, and more.
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Mandiant Finds ShinyHunters-Style Vishing Attacks Stealing MFA to Breach SaaS Platforms
/in General NewsGoogle-owned Mandiant on Friday said it identified an “expansion in threat activity” that uses tradecraft consistent with extortion-themed attacks orchestrated by a financially motivated hacking group known as ShinyHunters.
The attacks leverage advanced voice phishing (aka vishing) and bogus credential harvesting sites mimicking targeted companies to gain unauthorized access to victim
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CERT Polska Details Coordinated Cyber Attacks on 30+ Wind and Solar Farms
/in General NewsCERT Polska, the Polish computer emergency response team, revealed that coordinated cyber attacks targeted more than 30 wind and photovoltaic farms, a private company from the manufacturing sector, and a large combined heat and power plant (CHP) supplying heat to almost half a million customers in the country.
The incident took place on December 29, 2025. The agency has attributed the attacks to
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The viral AI agent Moltbot is a security mess – 5 red flags you shouldn’t ignore (before it’s too late)
/in General NewsHanding your computing tasks over to a cute AI crustacean might be tempting – but you should consider these security risks before getting started.
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