Authorities Dismantle Longstanding Botnet Selling Hacked Routers
Friday, May 9, 2025, 1:22 pm more...
U.S. and Dutch law enforcement have jointly dismantled a botnet that, over two decades, built residential proxy networks from hacked routers. The crackdown on operations like Anyproxy and 5socks underlines persistent cybercrime – and one might wonder if the perpetrators ever imagined their “hustle” would take so long.
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NOAA braces for militia radar attack threats
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
Federal agencies have issued stern warnings after a militia group declared government Doppler radar stations as “weather weapons.” NOAA and the National Weather Service are now on high alert, preparing for potential sabotage of critical radar systems amid rising extremist conspiracy theories.
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NSO Group Faces Hefty Pegasus Penalty
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 8:20 am more...
In a significant legal rebuke, NSO Group has been saddled with a fine nearing $168 million for compromising WhatsApp users through its Pegasus spyware. The ruling underscores a rare moment of accountability in digital espionage, serving up a stark reminder that such intrusive practices won’t go unchecked.
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Meta scores over spyware, NSO pays big time
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:20 pm more...
In a high-stakes legal showdown, Meta has been awarded over $167 million in damages after a prolonged battle against NSO Group for its spyware campaign targeting WhatsApp. The ruling delivers a sharp rebuke to espionage tactics in the tech world, leaving NSO Group scrambling.
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Google Patches Actively Exploited FreeType Flaw in Android Update
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:21 pm more...
Google has swiftly addressed security concerns by patching an actively exploited zero‐click FreeType vulnerability in Android. The update counters risks that could lead to remote code execution, underscoring the tech giant’s rapid response amid mounting cyber threats. Users are urged to update immediately.
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GlobalX airline hit by hack amid Trump deportation flights
Monday, May 5, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
Hackers claiming affiliation with Anonymous have reportedly breached GlobalX airline systems used for Trump-era deportations. The breach, involving sensitive passenger data, underscores the increasingly complex cybersecurity challenges facing companies linked to politically charged operations.
Reddit: r/technology
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TeleMessage Breach Exposes Sensitive Government Communications
Monday, May 5, 2025, 12:21 pm more...
A significant security breach at TeleMessage—a provider of modified messaging apps for U.S. officials—has uncovered sensitive direct messages and personal data. The hack underscores persistent vulnerabilities in government-secured communications, forcing officials to scramble for solutions as their supposedly secure digital channels turn into a rather messy open book.
Reddit: r/technology, r/politics
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Fallout Source Code Survives Destruction Orders, A Rebel’s Archive
Monday, May 5, 2025, 12:21 pm more...
In a twist that sounds straight out of a hacker’s handbook, the once-thought-destroyed source code for Fallout and Fallout 2 has resurfaced. Defying studio orders for digital oblivion, a determined insider saved these treasured assets, keeping a vital piece of gaming history alive—because sometimes rebellion pays off in the archive.
Bluesky: @cactrot.bsky.social
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Trump Admin Signal Clone Hacked in Under 30 Minutes
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 8:20 pm more...
A modified Signal app—used by Trump administration officials for archiving third-party communications—fell victim to hackers in less than half an hour. The breach has raised eyebrows and highlighted vulnerabilities in tools meant to safeguard sensitive government exchanges, leaving officials scrambling for better defenses.
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UK Retail Cyberattacks Escalate, Prompting Government Intervention and Urgent Warnings
Friday, May 2, 2025, 9:20 am more...
British authorities and the National Cyber Security Centre have flagged a series of coordinated cyberattacks targeting major UK retailers, with Harrods emerging as a recent victim. In response, government agents are actively investigating the breaches as the retail sector faces mounting cybersecurity concerns.
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