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Over 100 countries possess phone-hacking spyware, says UK government
The UK government warns that more than 100 countries now have spyware capable of hacking smartphones, raising global concerns over privacy and surveillance.
Breaches, fixes and the people defending systems.
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The UK government warns that more than 100 countries now have spyware capable of hacking smartphones, raising global concerns over privacy and surveillance.
A ransomware negotiator has pleaded guilty to assisting a cybercrime gang, exposing risks within ransomware negotiations and cybersecurity practices.
US lawmakers are split over renewing key surveillance laws as expiration nears, with debates focused on warrantless surveillance and privacy protections.
Mastodon confirms its flagship server was hit by a DDoS attack, raising concerns over platform stability, security, and decentralised network resilience.
Vercel confirms a security breach that exposed customer data, raising concerns over cloud security, developer platforms, and data protection practices.
Hackers are targeting unpatched Windows security flaws to access organisations, exposing systems to data breaches, malware, and cyberattacks.
Sweden blames Russian hackers for attempting a destructive cyberattack on a thermal plant, raising concerns over critical infrastructure security.
Security researchers found backdoors in dozens of WordPress plugins, potentially exposing thousands of websites to hacking, data theft, and malware attacks.
Adobe fixes a critical PDF zero-day vulnerability that has been actively exploited for months, raising concerns about document security and targeted cyberattacks.
Booking.com confirms that hackers accessed customer data in a cyberattack, raising concerns about privacy, account security, and the safety of online travel platforms.
A hack involving Anodot has exposed over a dozen companies, leaving them vulnerable to extortion and raising serious cybersecurity concerns.
France is moving from Windows to Linux systems to reduce reliance on US tech, strengthen digital sovereignty, and improve control over public IT infrastructure.
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