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    Ledger asks Asian sellers to halt sales after supply-chain attackโ—# Ledger asks sellers across # Asia to halt sales after supply-chain attack https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secuMmastodonBusinessCrypto027 d ago

    Hardware wallet maker Ledger has asked sellers across Asia to stop sales following a supply-chain attack. Details remain limited, but the move suggests concerns that affected devices or packages could be compromised. The news is circulating in cybersecurity and crypto communities, with observers watching for more information on the scope of the breach and any impact on customers.

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    Fake Arch Linux packages deliver malware with root accessโ—โ‹… Fake Arch Linux packages push malware with root privileges โˆ’ https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/fake-arcMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity227 d ago

    Malicious packages posing as legitimate Arch Linux software (AUR packages) are being used to distribute malware that executes with root privileges on infected systems. The campaign targets Linux users who install community-contributed packages, a supply-chain attack vector that has drawn concern in security circles given the trust placed in community repositories.

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    Northflank breach exposes customers' AI API keys to abuseโ–ผNorthflank security breach leads to abuse of customers' AI API keysโœ‰newsTechnologyCybersecurity10 d ago

    Northflank, a cloud deployment platform, has suffered a security breach that led to the abuse of customers' AI API keys. According to BleepingComputer, attackers were able to access credentials stored with the service and misuse them, potentially running up costs or consuming quotas on customers' AI accounts. Customers are being urged to review and rotate their keys.

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    GitLab warns of new maximum severity code execution flawโ—# GitLab warns of new max severity code execution vulnerability https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/gitlab-MmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity318 d ago

    GitLab has issued a warning about a newly discovered code execution vulnerability rated at maximum severity. The company is urging users to patch their instances promptly, as such flaws can allow attackers to run arbitrary code on affected servers. Security communities are sharing the alert widely, calling on administrators of self-hosted GitLab deployments to update as soon as possible.

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    Hackers hijack Convertr analytics script to steal card dataโ—Hackers hijack # Convertr # analytics script to steal payment card data https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rityMmastodonBusinessPersonal Finance214 d ago

    Attackers compromised the Convertr analytics script to inject malicious code that skims payment card details from visitors, in a supply-chain attack affecting websites that load the script. Security researchers warn e-commerce and finance sites to check whether they are running the affected code and advise customers to monitor their card statements for fraudulent charges.

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    Zeabur to shut down after second security breach in two monthsโ–ผZeabur shutting down after second security breach in two monthsโœ‰newsTechnologyCybersecurity21 d ago

    Cloud deployment platform Zeabur is shutting down following its second security breach in two months. The announcement was reported by BleepingComputer, though details on the nature of the breaches or a shutdown timeline have not yet been made public. Users of the platform are watching for guidance on migrating their projects elsewhere.

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    Harvard data breach exposed information of 851,000 accountsโ–ผHarvard University data breach exposed info of 851,000 accountsโœ‰newsTechnologyCybersecurity8 d ago

    Harvard University has suffered a data breach affecting 851,000 accounts, according to a report by BleepingComputer. The incident exposed personal information linked to a large number of accounts tied to the university, raising questions about how the intrusion happened and who is behind it. Cybersecurity watchers are monitoring the story as details about the scope of the exposure continue to emerge.

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    Drupal has issued a security alert about a critical vulnerability in its Commerce Core module that is being actively exploited in attacks, according to a report by BleepingComputer. Site administrators running Drupal commerce stores are being urged to update their installations immediately to avoid compromise. The warning has spread across developer and security communities, with discussion focused on patching urgency and exposure of online shops.

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    Google disrupts million-device Android malware botnet, bans TV box makerโ–ผ# Google disrupts million-device # XCPE # Android # malware # botnet , bans TV box maker https://www. bleepingcomputer.cMmastodonTechnologyMobile18 d ago

    Google says it has disrupted a botnet known as XCPE that infected roughly a million Android devices, many of them cheap TV streaming boxes sold with malware pre-installed or added after sale. The company banned the manufacturer tied to the scheme from its services and Play Store. Security observers are highlighting the risks of low-cost Android hardware shipping with hidden malicious code.

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    Ransomware attack disrupts patient care at UNM Healthโ—# UNM # Health # ransomware attack disrupts patient care, surgeries https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/unmMmastodonHealth214 d ago

    A ransomware attack on UNM Health, the health system of the University of New Mexico, has disrupted patient care and forced the postponement of surgeries. Reports indicate hospital operations have been affected as staff respond to the cyberattack. Cybersecurity watchers are flagging the incident as another example of ransomware's growing impact on healthcare providers and patient safety.

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    French energy giant ENGIE discloses customer data breachโ—# Energy giant # ENGIE discloses # DataBreach affecting customers https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/energMmastodonEnvironmentEnergy515 d ago

    French energy company ENGIE has disclosed a data breach affecting its customers, according to a report by BleepingComputer. The announcement is drawing attention within the cybersecurity and privacy community, raising questions about what customer data was exposed and how many people are affected. The company is a major utility, making the incident significant for consumers in France.

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    Sony ISP subsidiary breach exposes 2.5 million customer recordsโ–ผSony ISP subsidiary data breach exposes 2.5 million customer recordsโœ‰newsTechnologyCybersecurity14 d ago

    Sony's internet service provider subsidiary has suffered a data breach affecting approximately 2.5 million customer records, according to a report by BleepingComputer. The incident is the latest in a series of security problems for Sony, and details about what data was exposed and how the breach occurred remain limited.

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    Harvard University data breach exposed 851,000 accountsโ—# Harvard # University # DataBreach exposed info of 851,000 accounts https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/haMmastodonLifeEducation17 d ago

    Harvard University suffered a data breach that exposed information belonging to roughly 851,000 accounts, according to a security news report. The incident involves the personal data of students, staff or alumni associated with the university. Cybersecurity observers are flagging the breach as another example of a major academic institution failing to protect sensitive user information, raising concerns about university data security practices.

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    FBI ties $6.3 billion Binance heist to North Korean hackersโ—FBI links $6.3 billion # Binance # crypto heist to North Korean hackers https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rityMmastodonBusinessCrypto29 d ago

    The FBI has linked the theft of roughly $6.3 billion worth of cryptocurrency from Binance to hackers associated with North Korea. The attribution points to state-sponsored cyber actors known for targeting crypto exchanges to fund the regime. Security watchers are circulating the news, noting it as one of the largest crypto thefts ever attributed to North Korean groups, and reviving debate over exchange security and international cyber sanctions.

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    Android 'SMS of Death' exploit can crash unpatched phonesโ—New # Android # SMSofDeath exploit can remotely crash unpatched phones https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/MmastodonTechnologyMobile29 d ago

    A new Android vulnerability dubbed 'SMS of Death' allows attackers to remotely crash phones that have not received security updates, according to a report by BleepingComputer. The exploit works via SMS, meaning targets need only a phone number to be attacked. Security commentators are urging Android users to install the latest patches promptly, and the flaw is drawing attention across cybersecurity discussions.

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    BTCPay Server warns of hot wallet thefts on outdated instancesโ—# BTCPay Server warns of hot wallet # crypto thefts on outdated instances https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu riMmastodonBusinessCrypto18 d ago

    BTCPay Server has issued a warning that attackers are stealing funds from hot wallets running on outdated instances of its open-source cryptocurrency payment platform. The organization is urging users to update their servers immediately to patch the vulnerability being exploited. Security observers are amplifying the alert across cybersecurity communities.

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    Chinese hackers use ARTEX AI to attack 200 organizationsโ–ผChinese hackers use ARTEX AI in automated attacks against 200 orgsโœ‰newsTechnologySoftware9 d ago

    Chinese-linked hackers have used an AI tool called ARTEX to automate cyberattacks against around 200 organizations, according to a report by BleepingComputer. The campaign shows threat actors increasingly relying on artificial intelligence to scale reconnaissance and intrusion efforts with minimal human involvement. Security teams are being urged to review defenses as AI-driven offensive tooling lowers the cost and skill barrier for large-scale attacks.

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    NIKKE PC launcher hacked to push data-stealing malwareโ—NIKKE PC game launcher hacked to spread remote access, data-stealing malwareโœ‰newsTechnologyCybersecurity7 d ago

    The PC game launcher for Goddess of Victory: NIKKE was compromised to distribute remote access and data-stealing malware, security outlet BleepingComputer reports. Players who downloaded the launcher risked having their credentials and personal data harvested by attackers. Gamers and security researchers are warning users to download the game only through official channels and to scan systems for infection.

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    Google disrupts million-device Android malware botnetโ—# google # android # malware # security https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/google-disrupts-million-device-MmastodonTechnologyMobile19 d ago

    Google says it has disrupted an Android malware botnet known as BADBOX 2.0 that infected over a million devices, many of them cheap TV boxes and streaming sticks running pirated or uncertified Android firmware. The company has banned the manufacturer of the affected TV boxes from its ecosystem and warns users to avoid uncertified Android devices.

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    University of Copenhagen breach exposes data of 525,000 peopleโ–ผUniversity of Copenhagen data breach exposes data of 525,000 peopleโœ‰newsTechnologyCybersecurity15 d ago

    The University of Copenhagen has suffered a data breach affecting 525,000 people, according to a report by BleepingComputer. Details about what data was exposed, how the breach occurred, and who may be responsible have not yet been fully disclosed. The incident is one of the larger breaches involving a Danish institution, and further information is expected as the university investigates.

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    University of Copenhagen breach exposes data of 525,000 peopleโ—# University of # Copenhagen # DataBreach exposes data of 525,000 people https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu ritMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity415 d ago

    The University of Copenhagen has suffered a data breach affecting roughly 525,000 people, according to security coverage of the incident. The breach is being widely shared among privacy and cybersecurity observers, who are flagging it as a significant incident for a major European educational institution and a reminder of the data-security risks facing universities.

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    Calls for Ledger to adopt open hardware inspectionโ—Sounds like # Ledger need Bunnie's Iris. @ BleepingComputer @ bunnie # Crypto # ScanTheBoardsMmastodonBusinessCrypto115 d ago

    A comment circulating in crypto and infosec circles suggests Ledger, the French hardware wallet maker, could use Bunnie Huang's Iris, a board-scanning tool for verifying hardware supply chains. The remark follows ongoing scrutiny of hardware wallet security and whether users can trust the chips inside devices that guard their crypto keys.

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    UK school estate hit by 3AM ransomware in suspected AI-assisted attackโ—# UK # school estate hit by # 3AM # ransomware in suspected AI-assisted attack https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/seMmastodonLifeEducation07 d ago

    A UK multi-academy school estate has been struck by ransomware belonging to the 3AM group, in what security researchers suspect may be one of the first AI-assisted cyberattacks on education infrastructure. Details remain limited, but the incident is drawing attention for its potential use of artificial intelligence in the attack and its impact on schools' operations and data.

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    BTCPay Server warns of crypto thefts on outdated instancesโ–ผBTCPay Server warns of hot wallet crypto thefts on outdated instancesโœ‰newsTechnologySoftware9 d ago

    BTCPay Server, an open-source Bitcoin payment processor, has warned administrators that attackers are stealing funds from hot wallets on instances running outdated software. The warning, reported by BleepingComputer, urges merchants and node operators to update their servers immediately and secure their wallet keys. The incident highlights ongoing security risks for self-hosted crypto payment infrastructure.

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    Trezor warns of suspected crypto-theft implant in hardware walletsโ–ผ# Trezor warns of suspected crypto-theft implant in hardware wallet https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/treMmastodonBusinessCrypto111 d ago

    Hardware wallet maker Trezor has issued a warning about a suspected implant designed to steal cryptocurrency from its devices. The alert, reported by BleepingComputer, is raising concerns in the crypto community about supply-chain tampering and the physical security of cold-storage wallets. Users are being urged to check their devices and follow the company's guidance.

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    Binance traces $6.3 billion crypto theft to hacked DevOps laptopโ–ผ# Binance links $6.3 billion # crypto theft to compromised # DevOps laptop https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rMmastodonBusinessCrypto111 d ago

    Binance says the theft of $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency was traced to a single compromised DevOps laptop, according to reporting by BleepingComputer. The disclosure highlights how one endpoint with privileged access can jeopardize even major crypto exchanges, and security commentators are sharing the story to stress better operational security and access controls across the industry.

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    Fintech platform Sageworks taken offline after suspected cyberattackโ–ผ# Fintech platform # Sageworks taken offline after suspected # cyberattack https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rMmastodonBusinessBanking08 d ago

    Sageworks, a fintech platform owned by Abrigo that serves banks and credit unions, has been taken offline following a suspected cyberattack. The company pulled its services offline as a precaution while investigating the incident, and the news is circulating among cybersecurity and finance watchers who are monitoring potential disruption to banking clients.

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    French energy company ENGIE has disclosed a data breach affecting some of its customers. The company confirmed the incident publicly, though details on the number of people affected and the type of data exposed remain limited. Security outlets such as BleepingComputer reported the disclosure, and customers are being advised to stay alert for phishing attempts.

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    Ivanti patches two more ConnectSecure zero-days exploited in attacksโ—# Ivanti patches two more # ConnectSecure zero-days chained in attacks https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/MmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity18 d ago

    Ivanti has released security updates fixing two additional zero-day vulnerabilities in its Connect Secure VPN appliance, which attackers were chaining together in active exploitation. The patches follow earlier emergency fixes for flaws in the same product line that had already been used to compromise devices. Administrators are being urged to update their appliances and check for signs of compromise.

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    Binance blames fake job interview for $63 billion crypto heistโ—According to Binance, a fake interview caused last weekโ€™s crypto heist https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/MmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity38 d ago

    Binance says last week's massive crypto theft was carried out after attackers posed as recruiters in a fake job interview, tricking an insider into compromising systems. The exchange disclosed that the scheme led to the loss of roughly $63 billion in cryptocurrency. Security observers are highlighting the incident as an example of social engineering targeting crypto firms.

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    Hackers breach Microsoft 365 tenants via ConnectWise supply-chain attackโ—Hackers breach Microsoft 365 tenants via ConnectWise supply-chain attack https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu ritMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity19 d ago

    Attackers have gained access to Microsoft 365 customer environments by exploiting ConnectWise, a widely used remote access and IT management platform, in what is being described as a supply-chain attack. Security teams are being urged to check whether their tenants were exposed and to review access logs. The incident raises fresh concerns about the security of third-party tools used by IT service providers.

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    Fake crypto app on Apple App Store linked to $23K wallet theftโ—Fake # crypto app on # Apple # AppStore linked to $23K wallet theft https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/fakMmastodonBusinessCrypto212 d ago

    A fraudulent crypto app that slipped onto Apple's App Store has been linked to the theft of roughly $23,000 from a user's wallet, according to BleepingComputer. The fake app posed as a legitimate crypto terminal to trick victims into entering their recovery credentials. The case highlights ongoing scrutiny of Apple's app review process and the risks of malicious apps reaching official stores.

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    Japan Airlines discloses passenger data breach at third partyโ–ผJapan Airlines suffers third-party data breach exposing passenger infoโœ‰newsTechnologyCybersecurity13 d ago

    Japan Airlines has disclosed a data breach occurring through a third-party system that exposed passenger information. The incident was reported by cybersecurity news outlet BleepingComputer. Details on the number of affected passengers and the type of data exposed have not yet been released, and it remains unclear whether any data has been misused.

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    OpenAI doubles ChatGPT Pro limits, adds work featuresโ—OpenAI says it's doubling Pro usage limits and bringing Work features to Chat https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/artMmastodonTechnologyAI010 d ago

    OpenAI announced it is doubling usage limits for ChatGPT Pro subscribers and bringing work-oriented features into Chat. The move is aimed at users who hit rate caps during heavy work sessions and signals OpenAI's push to make the chatbot more of a daily productivity tool. Tech watchers are treating it as a response to growing competition among AI assistants offering higher allowances for paid plans.

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    LiteLLM release pipeline hacked to push info-stealer malwareโ—LiteLLM release pipeline hacked to distribute info-stealer malware # cybersecurity https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/newMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity218 d ago

    The release pipeline of LiteLLM, a popular open-source library for interfacing with large language models, has been compromised to distribute info-stealer malware. Attackers reportedly injected malicious code into official builds, putting developers who downloaded recent releases at risk of credential and data theft. The incident adds to growing concern over software supply chain attacks targeting widely used AI development tools, with security researchers urging users to verify builds and rotate exposed secrets.

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    Northflank breach exposes customer AI API keys to abuseโ—Northflank security breach leads to abuse of customers' AI API keys https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/norMmastodonTechnologyAI011 d ago

    Developer platform Northflank suffered a security breach that led to attackers abusing customers' AI API keys, according to a report by BleepingComputer. The incident raises concerns about how cloud and AI infrastructure providers protect credentials, and may have left customers facing unexpected costs or unauthorized model usage. Customers are being warned to rotate keys and review usage logs.

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    Apple ships CoreGraphics zero-day patches to older iPhonesโ–ผ# Apple backports # CoreGraphics zero-day patches to older iPhones https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/appl e/apple-bMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity115 d ago

    Apple has backported patches for a CoreGraphics zero-day vulnerability to older iPhone models, extending critical security fixes beyond its latest devices. The move is being discussed in cybersecurity circles, with observers noting it matters for users of older hardware who would otherwise remain exposed to actively exploited flaws. Details of which devices are covered and how the flaw was exploited remain the focus of attention.

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    UNM Health hit by ransomware, disrupting patient careโ—UNM Health ransomware attack disrupts patient care, surgeries https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/unm-healtMmastodonLifeEducation015 d ago

    A ransomware attack on UNM Health, the University of New Mexico's health system, has forced the disruption of patient care and led to the postponement of surgeries. Reports indicate hospital operations have been affected as staff work around systems taken offline. The incident adds to a growing list of healthcare providers targeted by ransomware, a trend that has drawn concern from security experts and regulators.

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    Warp discloses breach exposing AI agent decision logsโ—๐Ÿค– Warp disclosed a breach after a third-party vendor in its infrastructure was compromised, exposing AI agent decision lMmastodonTechnologyCybersecurity215 d ago

    Warp has disclosed a security breach after a third-party vendor in its infrastructure was compromised. The incident exposed AI agent decision logs and user telemetry from its agentic development environment. The disclosure, reported by BleepingComputer, is drawing attention among security researchers discussing the risks of entrusting sensitive operational data to AI coding tools and their vendor supply chains.

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    Abandoned Popcorn Time app left millions exposed to attacksโ–ผAbandoned Popcorn Time app exposed millions of devices to RCE attacks https://www. bleepingcomputer.com/news/secu rity/aMmastodonTechnology217 d ago

    Security researchers report that Popcorn Time, the abandoned torrent streaming app, left millions of devices vulnerable to remote code execution attacks. The long-discontinued software is no longer patched, meaning anyone still running it can be exploited by attackers over the network. Cybersecurity outlets are urging users to uninstall the app, and the finding is circulating widely across tech and security communities.