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One-two punch delivered in global operation disrupts cybercrime “assembly line”
International authorities and technology companies disrupted a cybercrime network using malware tools Amadey and StealC, recovering 27 million stolen credentials and $47 million in criminal assets.
T-Mobile moving tens of thousands of virtual machines off VMware amid lawsuit
T-Mobile is suing Broadcom in New York court, claiming the company must continue supporting its VMware perpetual licenses purchased in 2023 across tens of thousands of virtual machines.
Hackers can use 9 of the most popular AI tools to assemble massive botnets
Researchers have discovered a new attack method called HalluSquatting that exploits AI coding assistants’ inability to correctly identify resources, potentially enabling large-scale botnet creation and coordinated cyberattacks.
Teen hackers jailed after live streaming cyber attack on TfL
Two men have been sentenced to five years and six months in prison for orchestrating a cyber-attack on Transport For London while in their late teens, disrupting services and compromising millions of users’ data.
Trump Media to sell fast feed of ‘market-moving’ posts to Wall Street
Trump Media is launching a paid service starting August 1 to deliver high-speed access to influential posts to Wall Street firms, aiming to generate revenue from market-moving content.
SpaceX in your index fund, explained
SpaceX’s inclusion in the Nasdaq-100 index raises questions about stability in index funds, though experts argue the company’s presence does not fundamentally threaten their role as a safe investment vehicle.
Ofcom unable to take further legal action against suicide forum
Ofcom announced it cannot pursue further legal action against a pro-suicide forum linked to over 130 UK deaths, saying it has exhausted available legal routes under the Online Safety Act.
Thousands of websites taken down for illegal World Cup streams
Nearly 3,000 websites have been blocked or seized for illegally streaming World Cup matches, with over 1,000 domains shut down in the US and similar numbers in Colombia during enforcement operations.
The FCC is planning to retroactively ban disguised DJI gadgets
The FCC is proposing to retroactively ban products from companies suspected of disguising DJI technology to circumvent a foreign drone ban, including cameras and drones already approved for sale.
Notion killing Skiff-influenced email app since most users use AI agents instead
Notion is shutting down its Notion Mail email client on September 22, stating that most users prefer AI agents to handle email workflows rather than using traditional inbox interfaces.
US offers $10 million for info on group behind Signal and WhatsApp hacking spree
US authorities are offering $10 million for information on Russian state cyber groups that have compromised thousands of Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to government officials, military personnel, and journalists since at least March.
New attack provides one more reason why AI browsers are a bad idea
Researchers discovered a technique called BioShocking that tricks AI browsers into ignoring safety guardrails by manipulating their perception of reality, potentially enabling access to credentials and private code.
Newly discovered PamStealer isn’t your typical macOS malware
Security researchers discovered PamStealer, a previously unknown macOS malware that uses advanced techniques to steal credentials while evading detection on Apple computers.
Allstate accuses Broadcom of auditing it because it quit VMware, CA
Allstate Insurance accused Broadcom of launching audits after the company decided to discontinue its VMware and CA Technologies contracts, sparking ongoing litigation.
Apple sues OpenAI, its employees claiming theft of trade secrets
Apple sued OpenAI and two former employees, claiming the AI company engaged in a pattern of trade secret theft through hired ex-Apple workers who allegedly shared confidential product information.
Now, even Russia’s most elite hackers are using Clickfix to infect devices
Ukraine’s CERT reported that Sandworm, an elite Russian military intelligence hacking unit, has adopted the Clickfix attack technique to compromise devices in sensitive Ukrainian organizations since spring.
HP fined 1.4 billion rupees for “cartelization” of ink cartridges, toner, PCs
India’s competition regulator fined HP India and partners 1.4 billion rupees for coordinating pricing and bids on government contracts for computers and printing supplies.
Thousands of Google workers demand layoff protections amid AI boom in petition to CEO
Over 4,500 Google workers delivered a petition demanding layoff protections, citing the company’s massive financial success while workforce cuts continue amid increased AI investment.
Amazon Web Services customers receive bills for up to $1.5tn after global glitch
Amazon Web Services customers worldwide received erroneous bills reaching up to $1.5 trillion due to a global billing system glitch, causing widespread alarm before the company identified and addressed the technical error.
Meta trying to destroy whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, US senator says
A US senator accused Meta of using legal tactics to silence whistleblower Sarah Wynn-Williams, who alleged the company’s dealings with China and harmful effects on teenagers in her memoir.
China’s Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
Chinese AI startup Moonshot unveiled Kimi K3, a 2.8 trillion-parameter model set for open-source release, claiming capabilities rivaling top American AI firms.
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