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Revolut Exposed Customer Data to Fake Government Request

Revolut Exposed Customer Data to Fake Government Request

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Revolut has disclosed customer information to an unauthorised third party after accepting a fraudulent request that appeared to come from a legitimate government agency....
Mantax Otax Android Malware Steals Data, Harasses Users

Mantax Otax Android Malware Steals Data, Harasses Users

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A new Android malware strain called Mantax Otax is combining ransomware and spyware in a single package, encrypting files, stealing sensitive data, and actively...
TrueScope CEO John Croll Backs Australia’s AI Copyright Law

TrueScope CEO John Croll Backs Australia’s AI Copyright Law

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TrueScope CEO John Croll has publicly endorsed Australia's current AI copyright laws, putting him at odds with a significant portion of the global artificial...
ConnectWise ScreenConnect flaw spreads malware via file transfers

ConnectWise ScreenConnect flaw spreads malware via file transfers

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Attackers are exploiting a file transfer flaw in ConnectWise ScreenConnect, spreading malware across both cloud and on-premise deployments. The vulnerability allows rogue remote access...
Japan Expands Bank Cyber Oversight to Data Partners

Japan Expands Bank Cyber Oversight to Data Partners

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Japan's financial regulators are significantly expanding their cybersecurity oversight. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) now expects banks to manage risks extending beyond their direct...
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,...

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