Cybersecurity News
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Critical Vulnerability in Meshtastic Mesh Networks Allows Private Message Decryption
A significant cryptographic flaw has been uncovered in Meshtastic, a widely used open-source project that enables secure, off-grid communication through LoRa mesh networks. This vulnerability exposes affected devices to potential decryption of…
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OpenVPN Driver Vulnerability Poses Denial-of-Service Risk to Windows Systems
A newly discovered security vulnerability in OpenVPN’s Windows driver has raised alarms within the tech community. The flaw exposes systems running certain versions of OpenVPN to denial-of-service (DoS) attacks, potentially causing affected…
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CoinMarketCap Hit by Supply Chain Attack, Crypto Wallets Compromised
CoinMarketCap, a leading cryptocurrency price tracking site, was recently targeted in a supply chain attack that exposed visitors to a wallet-drainer scam. The attack tricked users into connecting their cryptocurrency wallets, leading…
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Historic 7.3 Tbps DDoS Attack Stopped by Cloudflare
Cloudflare faced an extraordinary cyberattack so massive that it set a new global record. The DDoS (distributed denial of service) attack reached a peak of 7.3 terabits per second (Tbps)—a terabit being…
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Major Insurance Provider Aflac Reports Cybersecurity Incident
Major insurance company Alfac has recently disclosed a cybersecurity incident affecting its U.S. network. This joins several other insurance companies that have also experienced similar cybersecurity breaches. On a recent notice post…
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Critical Linux Vulnerabilities Discovered in libblockdev, udisks Packages
Recent research from Qualys has revealed significant security vulnerabilities affecting many Linux systems, particularly those running openSUSE and SUSE Linux Enterprise. These flaws could allow an attacker with limited access to escalate…
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Scammers Are Injecting Fake Phone Numbers Into Official Websites
Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics, and a recent scam has emerged that can trick even cautious users. Security company Malwarebytes has uncovered a method where scammers inject fake phone numbers into…
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Fake Minecraft Mods Used to Steal Gamers’ Data in New Cyberattack Campaign
Minecraft is a beloved game that continues to capture the hearts of millions worldwide. With over 200 million active players each month, it has become one of the most-used and best-selling games…
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Veeam Patches Critical Security Vulnerabilities in Backup & Replication Update
Veeam Software has released version 12.3.2 of its Backup & Replication platform, including important security patches that resolve several vulnerabilities identified in earlier versions. The recent update addresses three notable vulnerabilities. One…