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Sophos X-Ops Uncovers Advanced PHP Web Server Rootkit

Sophos X-Ops Uncovers Advanced PHP Web Server Rootkit

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Sophos X-Ops has detailed a sophisticated Linux implant targeting F5 BIG-IP Access Policy Management (APM) environments. The malware employs techniques advanced enough to challenge...
Microsoft Entra ID Defaults Passkeys, Ends SMS Auth by 2027

Microsoft Entra ID Defaults Passkeys, Ends SMS Auth by 2027

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Microsoft has signaled a definitive shift toward a passwordless enterprise future. As of today, September 1, 2026, passkeys are now the default authentication method...
NITDA Urges Nigeria to Prioritize AI Sovereignty by 2026

NITDA Urges Nigeria to Prioritize AI Sovereignty by 2026

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Nigeria's National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) is pushing for immediate action on artificial intelligence. The agency's Director General, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, urged Nigeria...
SAP Commerce Cloud RCE Hits CVSS 10.0, 29 Patches

SAP Commerce Cloud RCE Hits CVSS 10.0, 29 Patches

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A critical flaw in SAP Commerce Cloud jumped from patch release to active exploitation in just 72 hours this month. Security teams are still...
New Tool Reveals Easy Browser Fingerprinting for Tracking

New Tool Reveals Easy Browser Fingerprinting for Tracking

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A new browser utility called Glassbox shows just how easily browsers and devices can be uniquely identified online. Built by security engineer David Dale,...
Researchers Find 9,300+ Active Leaked AWS Keys

Researchers Find 9,300+ Active Leaked AWS Keys

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Security researchers have uncovered over 9,300 active Amazon Web Services (AWS) keys that have been publicly leaked. Many of these exposed credentials grant full...
China Proposes New Data Rules for Large Handlers

China Proposes New Data Rules for Large Handlers

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China's cyberspace regulator has unveiled a significant tightening of data protection rules for major tech companies. The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) published Draft...
Nigeria's Data Sovereignty Boosts Fintech Advantage

Nigeria’s Data Sovereignty Boosts Fintech Advantage

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Nigeria's financial sector faces a significant deadline. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) mandates that regulated institutions must domicile payment transaction data within the...
Nigeria clarifies data controller registration legal issues

Nigeria clarifies data controller registration legal issues

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Nigeria's data privacy landscape just got a lot clearer. A Federal High Court ruling has validated the Nigeria Data Protection Commission's (NDPC) controversial registration...
macOS Screen Sharing Flaw Exploited for Crypto Mining

macOS Screen Sharing Flaw Exploited for Crypto Mining

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A critical macOS vulnerability, once a tool for remote assistance, is now actively exploited by attackers. Cybercriminals are leveraging the flaw to gain root...

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