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Cybersecurity Nightmare: 16 Billion Passwords Leaked and Exposed Online
A historic cybersecurity breach has exposed 16 billion login credentials in a massive leak known as RockYou2024. Discovered in June 2025, the dataset includes stolen usernames and passwords from major platforms like Gmail, Facebook, and Apple. Experts urge immediate action to protect personal accounts and prevent identity theft.
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Understanding the WestJet Cybersecurity Incident and Its Implications for Travelers
WestJet Cybersecurity Incident in June 2025
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Cybercriminals Exploit Facebook Ads and AI to Launch Sophisticated Investment Scams
Scammers use Facebook ads & AI to fake celeb-backed investments.
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TikTok Fined €530 Million by EU for Illegally Transferring User Data to China
TikTok fined €530M by EU for violating GDPR by sending user data to China without safeguards. Appeals underway.
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Malicious WordPress Plugin Masquerades as Security Tool, Grants Remote Access to Attackers
A fake WordPress plugin posing as a security tool is secretly granting hackers admin access and backdoor control.
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Massive Blackout Paralyzes Iberian Peninsula; Cyberattack Investigation Underway
Millions across Spain and Portugal face a night without power as officials investigate whether a cyberattack caused the massive Iberian blackout.
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Storm-1977 Targets Education Sector Clouds, Deploys Over 200 Crypto Mining Containers
Storm-1977 exploited vulnerabilities in educational cloud services using AzureChecker, deploying over 200 containers for crypto mining attacks.
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Lazarus Group Targets Six South Korean Firms in Sophisticated Cyberattack Campaign
North Korea-linked Lazarus Group hits 6 South Korean firms in a major cyberattack using zero-day exploits and advanced malware.
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Docker Malware Campaign Exploits Teneo Web3 Nodes to Illicitly Earn Cryptocurrency
Docker malware fakes activity on Teneo Web3 to earn crypto—no mining, just stealth. Lock down your containers.
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Russian Cyber Espionage Group APT29 Deploys New GRAPELOADER Malware Against European Diplomats
Russian group APT29 targets EU diplomats with GRAPELOADER malware via fake wine invites. Cyber espionage intensifies.
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