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Europol Strikes Down Pro-Russian Hacktivist Group NoName057(16) in Major Cyber Operation
In a significant international law enforcement effort dubbed "Operation Eastwood," Europol and Eurojust have successfully disrupted the...
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Microsoft Teams Under Attack: Hackers Deploy Matanbuchus 3.0 Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new campaign where hackers are exploiting Microsoft Teams to distribute the sophisticated...
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Sneaky Konfety Malware Evades Detection Through APK Manipulation
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new variant of the Konfety Android malware that manipulates the APK’s structure...
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Unprecedented 7.3 Tbps DDoS Assault Shakes Global Infrastructure
An unnamed hosting provider faced a hyper-volumetric distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack in mid-May 2025 that peaked at an...
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How to Build an Incident Response Plan That Actually Works
Cybersecurity threats are relentless. For small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), a single incident can derail operations, damage...
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Keys to Successful Application Modernization
This article talks about successful application modernization. It covers why modernization and innovation are important for organizations...
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Steps to Assess and Mitigate Cyber Risks
In today's digital landscape, the threat of cyber risks is more prevalent than ever. Businesses and individuals face constant attacks...
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Power Modern Work: Endpoint Management Strategies for Secure, Simplified Environments
This article talks about how to make your workplace better by using modern endpoint management. It covers the problems companies face...
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The Role of IT Support in Modern Business Operations
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, effective IT support has become a cornerstone of successful business operations. As companies...
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Maximize Your App Innovation Quotient
Evolving with technology is key for companies to stay relevant, especially with the buzz around generative AI. However, rapid change...
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AsyncRAT's Open-Source Code Unleashes Global Malware Epidemic
The open-source nature of AsyncRAT, a remote access trojan first released in 2019, has led to a significant proliferation of dangerous...
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CBI Dismantles £390K UK Tech Support Scam, Arrests Key Operatives in Noida
In a significant blow to transnational cybercrime, India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has dismantled a sophisticated tech...
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BaitTrap Uncovers 17,000 Fake News Sites Fueling Global Investment Fraud
A massive global operation, dubbed "BaitTrap," has exposed over 17,000 fake news websites meticulously designed to ensnare individuals in...
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GPUHammer: The Silent Saboteur of AI Models on NVIDIA GPUs
A groundbreaking hardware vulnerability, dubbed "GPUHammer," has been uncovered, demonstrating the ability to silently corrupt data and...
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Fake AI and Gaming Firms Unleash Malware on Crypto Users
A sophisticated social engineering campaign is actively targeting cryptocurrency users, employing fake AI, gaming, and Web3 companies to...
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PerfektBlue Bluetooth Flaws Threaten Millions of Vehicles with Remote Hacking
Millions of vehicles, including models from Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, and Skoda, are vulnerable to remote code execution due to a...
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What Is Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Why Businesses Are Moving to It
Technology leaders at small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are often pulled in different directions—balancing innovation, cost control,...
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Youthful Quartet Arrested in £440M Cyberattack on UK Retail Giants
Four individuals, all under the age of 21, have been arrested in connection with a series of cyberattacks that significantly impacted...
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New ZuRu Malware Variant Targets Developers via Trojanized Termius macOS App
A new variant of the macOS.ZuRu malware has emerged, specifically targeting developers and IT professionals by trojanizing the legitimate...
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Why Dark Web Monitoring Should Be Part of Your Cybersecurity Plan
Cybercriminals don’t always knock at your front door. Sometimes, they’re already inside—selling your company’s data to the highest bidder...
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Anatsa Android Banking Trojan Infiltrates Google Play, Affecting 90,000 Users
A sophisticated Android banking trojan, Anatsa, has infiltrated Google Play, infecting approximately 90,000 users in North America....
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Operation BaitTrap: 17,000 Fake News Sites Uncovered in Global Investment Fraud Bust
Global law enforcement agencies, in collaboration with cybersecurity experts, have dismantled a vast network of over 17,000 fake news...
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SEO Poisoning Campaign Targets SMBs with AI Tool Malware, Affecting Over 8,500 Users
A widespread SEO poisoning campaign is actively targeting small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), affecting over 8,500 users by...
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Taiwan's NSB Issues Urgent Warning on Chinese Apps: Your Data at Risk
Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) has issued a stark warning regarding popular Chinese mobile applications like TikTok, Weibo, and...
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How IT Staff Augmentation Helps You Scale Without the Overhead
Growing businesses often face a frustrating dilemma: the need for technical expertise to meet rising demands without the burden of...
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Critical Sudo Vulnerabilities Expose Linux Systems to Root Access
Multiple critical vulnerabilities in the widely used Sudo utility have been disclosed, allowing local unprivileged users to gain root...
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Google Ordered to Pay $314 Million for Misusing Android User Data
Google Fined $314 Million for Unauthorized Android Data Use A California jury has ordered Google to pay $314 million to Android...
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What Is Onshore IT Outsourcing and Why It’s a Smarter Choice for Businesses
Modern businesses face complex challenges—from maintaining data security to ensuring smooth collaboration across departments. As...
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PDF Peril: Hackers Impersonate Tech Giants in Callback Phishing Blitz
Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm on a new wave of sophisticated phishing campaigns. Threat actors are weaponizing malicious...
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Firefox Under Siege: Over 40 Malicious Crypto Wallet Extensions Steal User Assets
Firefox Users Beware: Over 40 Malicious Crypto Wallet Extensions Discovered Cybersecurity firm Koi Security has uncovered a widespread...
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A Simple Guide to Moving Your Business to the Cloud
Why Cloud Storage Matters for Medium-Sized Businesses Medium-sized businesses often find themselves juggling data management with limited...
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Global Alliance Sanctions Russian 'Bulletproof Hosting' Provider Aeza Group Over Ransomware and Cybercrime Support
Global authorities have united to sanction Aeza Group, a Russian "bulletproof hosting" provider, for its alleged role in facilitating...
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AI-Powered Phishing: Vercel's v0 Tool Exploited for Rapid Fake Login Page Generation
Cybercriminals are now leveraging Vercel's v0, an AI-powered development tool, to rapidly generate highly convincing fake login pages....
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US Cracks Down on North Korean IT Worker Scheme: Facilitator Arrested, Domains Seized, and Laptop Farms Raided
U.S. authorities have launched a significant crackdown on a North Korean IT worker scheme, arresting a key facilitator, seizing numerous...
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Microsoft Authenticator App to Cease Password Management by August 2025
Microsoft is phasing out password management features from its Authenticator app, a move impacting millions of users. The company aims to...
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Why Every Business Needs a Strong Cybersecurity Plan
Cyber threats don’t wait for convenience. From sophisticated phishing schemes to ransomware attacks that paralyze entire operations, the...
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Meta's New AI Tool Sparks Privacy Outcry Over Photo Access
Meta's latest AI feature, designed to suggest story ideas from users' camera rolls, has ignited a fierce privacy debate. The tool, which...
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FBI Warns Airlines: Scattered Spider Cyber Attacks on the Rise
The FBI has issued a critical warning to the aviation sector regarding an escalating threat from the cybercriminal group known as...
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How SMBs Can Master Cyber Risk Assessment and EDR to Prevent Ransomware
Cyberattacks don’t discriminate based on business size.  In fact, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are often the most vulnerable,...
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Cisco Urges Immediate Patching for Critical RCE Flaws in ISE and ISE-PIC
Cisco has issued urgent patches for two critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities, CVE-2025-20281 and CVE-2025-20282,...
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OneClik Malware Campaign: A Stealthy Threat to the Energy Sector
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign, dubbed OneClik, specifically targeting the energy, oil, and...
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Future-Proof Your Virtualization Strategy With Dell APEX and Red Hat OpenShift
In a recent webinar, industry experts discussed the importance of modernizing virtualization platforms and how Dell APEX and Red Hat...
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LinkedIn Live: Gain 24/7 Security Support With Managed XDR
In a recent LinkedIn Live event, experts discussed the importance of Managed Extended Detection and Response (XDR) in enhancing...
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AI Strategy Maturation: Custom Copilot to CoE
In a recent webinar, industry experts discussed the evolution of AI strategies and how organizations can effectively mature their...
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Gauging Your Analytics Maturity for Business Success
This article explores the concept of analytics maturity and its importance for business success. It delves into how organizations can...
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Building the Right Foundation: Modern Data Platform for AI Applications
This webinar, presented by Microsoft, explores the critical need for a modern data platform to successfully deploy AI applications. It...
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Understanding the Basics of IT Services for Businesses
In today's digital age, understanding IT services is crucial for businesses of all sizes. As companies rely more on technology to...
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Unlocking AI Potential: Maximize Pure Storage and NVIDIA Capabilities
Enterprises know that AI is a game changer, but without the right tools and strategy in place, success is not guaranteed. This expert-led...
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Full Ecosystem Security: Moving From Microsoft 365 E3 to E5
Microsoft 365 E5 is a big step up for security, especially if you're already using E3. It's like getting a whole security team built...
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SAP HANA Migration: Manage Change & Migrate Data
The mandatory SAP HANA migration by 2027 might seem far off, but for a system so central to many businesses, it's closer than you think....
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