Tag: Internet
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Sen. Hassan wants to hear from SpaceX about scammers abusing Starlink
It’s time for SpaceX to take strong action against scammers abusing the company’s Starlink internet service, Sen. Maggie Hassan said in a letter to CEO Elon Musk on Monday. The New Hampshire Democrat cited evidence accumulating over the past two years that some Southeast Asian fraudsters scamming billions of dollars from U.S. citizens have leaned…
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French submarine secrets surface after cyber attack
European defence giant Naval Group has confirmed that it is investigating an alleged cyber attack which has seen what purports to be sensitive internal data published on the internet by hackers. First seen on bitdefender.com Jump to article: www.bitdefender.com/en-us/blog/hotforsecurity/french-submarine-secrets-surface-after-cyber-attack
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Leak Zone Dark Web Forum Breach Exposes 22 Million User IPs and Locations
A significant data breach has exposed sensitive information about users of Leakzone, a prominent dark web forum known for trading hacking tools and compromised accounts. Security firm UpGuard discovered an unprotected Elasticsearch database containing approximately 22 million web request records, revealing user IP addresses, geographical locations, and internet service provider details from visitors to the…
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The Age-Checked Internet Has Arrived
Starting today, UK adults will have to prove their age to access porn online. Experts warn that a global wave of age-check laws threatens to chill speech and ultimately harm children and adults alike. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/the-age-checked-internet-has-arrived/
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Cloudflare veröffentlicht Internet Disruptions Report für Q2 2025
Der Report zeigt: Von der Regierung veranlasste Abschaltungen des Internetverkehrs kehrten im zweiten Quartal mit aller Macht zurück. Interessanterweise setzt sich dieser Trend auch in Q3 fort, wenngleich die jüngsten von Cloudflare beobachteten Shutdowns mit Prüfungen zusammenhängen und nicht durch Proteste ausgelöst wurden. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/cloudflare-veroeffentlicht-internet-disruptions-report-fuer-q2-2025/a41478/
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Stop AI Bot Traffic: Protecting Your Organization’s Website
As crawlers and bots bog down websites in the era of AI, some researchers say that the solution for the Internet’s most vulnerable websites is already here. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/threat-intelligence/stop-ai-bot-traffic-protecting-organizations
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China Introduces National Cyber ID Amid Privacy Concerns
China officially rolled out a voluntary Internet identity system to protect citizens’ online identities and personal information, but critics worry about privacy and surveillance. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/china-introduces-national-cyber-id-privacy-concerns
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Hacker aus China nutzen neue Sharepoint-Lücke aus
Microsoft hat drei chinesische Hackergruppen identifiziert, die für die Angriffe über die Sicherheitslücke in SharePoint verantwortlich sein sollen.Bei den aktuellen Cyberattacken auf zahlreiche Unternehmen und Behörden führt die Spur Microsoft zufolge nach China. Unter den Angreifern seien bisher drei chinesische Hackergruppen identifiziert worden, teilte der Software-Konzern mit. Zwei davon seien für Aktionen im staatlichen Auftrag…
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5 Nevada men sentenced to prison for running Jetflicks pirated content site
Tags: InternetThe Justice Department said it ended “the largest internet piracy case “¦ ever to go to trial as well as the first illegal streaming case ever to go to trial.” First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/five-sentenced-for-running-piracy-streaming-site
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Phishing simulations: What works and what doesn’t
Phishing is one of the oldest and most effective technique used by cybercriminals. No one is immune to them, not even internet security experts, as seen in the case of Troy … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/07/23/phishing-simulations-effectiveness-in-organizations/
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Microsoft Links Ongoing SharePoint Exploits to Three Chinese Hacker Groups
Microsoft has formally tied the exploitation of security flaws in internet-facing SharePoint Server instances to two Chinese hacking groups called Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon as early as July 7, 2025, corroborating earlier reports.The tech giant said it also observed a third China-based threat actor, which it tracks as Storm-2603, weaponizing the flaws as well…
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Angriff auf Ameos-Kliniken: Möglicherweise Patientendaten betroffen
Beim Klinikbetreiber Ameos sind möglicherweise Patientendaten abgeflossen.Bei dem Cyberangriff auf den Klinikkonzern Ameos sind nach eigenen Angaben möglicherweise auch Patientendaten abgegriffen worden. Es könne nicht ausgeschlossen werden, dass die Daten im Internet zum Nachteil der betroffenen Personen verwendet oder Dritten zugänglich gemacht werden, teilte der Konzern mit. “Es könnten Daten von Patientinnen und Patienten, Mitarbeitenden…
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AI Needs a Firewall and Cloud Needs a Rethink
Tom Leighton of Akamai Wants to End Cloud Bloat and Secure AI From Inside Out. The cloud was meant to be cheaper, but it’s not. A bold new vision is emerging: one that slashes costs, decentralizes AI and secures APIs at the edge. From inference to firewalls, a reimagined internet is challenging hyperscaler dominance. First…
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Iran-Linked DCHSpy Android Malware Masquerades as VPN Apps to Spy on Dissidents
Cybersecurity researchers have unearthed new Android spyware artifacts that are likely affiliated with the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and have been distributed to targets by masquerading as VPN apps and Starlink, a satellite internet connection service offered by SpaceX.Mobile security vendor Lookout said it discovered four samples of a surveillanceware tool it…
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Netherlands calls for European shift to post-tracking internet as privacy laws fail
Dutch research institute argues decade of regulation hasn’t curbed surveillance capitalism, proposes fundamental business model change First seen on computerweekly.com Jump to article: www.computerweekly.com/news/366627666/Netherlands-calls-for-European-shift-to-post-tracking-internet-as-privacy-laws-fail
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11 einfache Möglichkeiten, persönliche Daten aus dem Internet zu entfernen
In einer Welt, in der unsere Daten täglich gesammelt, geteilt und verkauft werden, ist die Gefahr des Datenmissbrauchs allgegenwärtig. Cyberkriminelle, Datenhändler und sogar harmlose Webseiten sammeln persönliche Informationen, die zu Identitätsdiebstahl und Betrug führen können. Panda Security hat einen praktischen Leitfaden mit 11 einfachen, aber wirksamen Maßnahmen veröffentlicht, um Ihre persönlichen Daten aus dem… First…
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MAD warnt vor russischer Spionage
Der Militärische Abschirmdienst (MAD) verzeichnet deutlich verstärkte Ausspähversuche und Störmaßnahmen russischer Geheimdienste in Deutschland. “Wir reden über einen starken Anstieg der Fälle im Bereich der Spionage und hybrider Maßnahmen. Das Vorgehen ist massiver und auch aggressiver”, sagte Martina Rosenberg, Präsidentin des Militärischen Abschirmdienstes (MAD), der Deutschen Presse-Agentur in Berlin. Sie stellt mit Blick auf russische Geheimdienste…
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Sharepoint-Server werden über 0-day Schwachstelle (CVE-2025-53770) angegriffen
Betreibt jemand aus der Leserschaft einen SharePoint-Server, der per Internet erreichbar ist? Dann ist möglicherweise die Hütte am Brennen. Seit gestern erhalte ich Informationen, dass SharePoint-Server seit dem 18. Juli 2025 über 0-day Exploits angegriffen werden. Ein Leserhinweis vom 19.7. … First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2025/07/20/sharepoint-server-werden-ueber-0-day-schwachstelle-cve-2025-53770-angegriffen/
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Bluesky & Mastodon: Zurück in die Zukunft des Internets
Tags: InternetWie zwei Menschen, die das freie Social Web von früher selbst nicht erlebt haben, es mit ihren Plattformen zurückbringen wollen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/bluesky-mastodon-zurueck-in-die-zukunft-des-internets-2507-196333.html
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Phishing & Co.: Zahlungsbetrug im Netz – erstaunlich wenige zeigen ihn an
Phishing, Schocknachrichten, Fake-Shops: Zahlungsbetrug im Internet nimmt zu, doch die Polizei erfährt von vielen Fällen nicht. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/phishing-co-zahlungsbetrug-im-netz-erstaunlich-wenige-zeigen-es-an-2507-198278.html
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FCC dives in to sink Chinese grip on undersea internet cables
Maybe finish ripping and replacing your telco networks first? First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/07/17/fcc_china_subsea_cables/
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Phishing & Co.: Zahlungsbetrug im Netz – erstaunlich wenige zeigen es an
Verbraucher sehen sich immer mehr Fällen von Zahlungsbetrug im Internet ausgesetzt. Längst nicht alle Betroffenen gehen zur Polizei. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/phishing-co-zahlungsbetrug-im-netz-erstaunlich-wenige-zeigen-es-an-2507-198278.html
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Threat actors scanning for apps incorporating vulnerable Spring Boot tool
Tags: access, attack, authentication, ciso, compliance, country, credentials, cybersecurity, data, data-breach, email, encryption, endpoint, exploit, finance, flaw, governance, group, hacker, incident response, infrastructure, Internet, kev, nist, organized, password, risk, technology, threat, tool, vulnerability, zero-day/health endpoints, commonly used to detect internet-exposed Spring Boot deployments. If vulnerable implementations of apps, including TeleMessage SGNL, are found, they could be exploited to steal sensitive data in heap memory, including plaintext usernames and passwords. The hole is serious enough that it was added this week to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Known Exploited…
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Google Sues BadBox 2.0 Botnet Operators Behind 10 Million+ Infected Devices
Google has initiated legal proceedings against the operators of BadBox 2.0, identified as the largest botnet comprising internet-connected televisions and other devices. This botnet, uncovered through a collaborative effort with cybersecurity firms HUMAN Security and Trend Micro, has infected over 10 million uncertified devices running the Android Open Source Project (AOSP). Unlike certified Android systems…
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Clément Domingo: “We are not using AI correctly to defend ourselves”
Tags: access, ai, attack, control, credentials, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, cybersecurity, dark-web, finance, government, group, hacker, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, jobs, law, malicious, malware, office, password, programming, ransom, startup, threat, tool, trainingstartup, but dedicated to cybercrime in a very efficient way,” Domingo tells via email. “Most have what we call affiliates, which allows them to operate worldwide and attack any organization or entity. In most cases, the startup keeps 20% of the ransom and the accomplice takes 80%.”These are companies that, as he details, offer all…
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BIND 9 Vulnerabilities Enable Cache Poisoning and Service Disruption
The Internet Systems Consortium (ISC) has disclosed two critical security vulnerabilities in BIND 9, one of the most widely used DNS software implementations worldwide. Published on July 16, 2025, these vulnerabilities could allow attackers to poison DNS caches and disrupt DNS resolution services, potentially affecting millions of internet users and organizations globally. Critical Security Flaws…
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Hackers Abuse DNS Blind Spots to Stealthily Deliver Malware
Tags: cyber, cybersecurity, dns, exploit, hacker, infrastructure, Internet, malicious, malware, threatCybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated technique where threat actors are exploiting DNS infrastructure to covertly store and distribute malware, turning the internet’s domain name system into an unwitting accomplice for malicious activities. The discovery reveals how attackers can hide executable files within DNS TXT records, creating a stealthy delivery mechanism that bypasses traditional security…
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Office-Supportende: Makro-Desaster verhindern
Das Support-Ende für Office 2016 und 2019 naht. Wie steht’s um Ihre Makro-Richtlinien?Das bevorstehende Ende des Lebenszyklus von Windows 10 hält die IT-Teams in Unternehmen derzeit auf Trab. Allerdings stehen weitere wichtige End-of-Life-Termine für Microsoft-Produkte an, die IT- und Security-Teams auf dem Zettel haben sollten.Denn im Oktober endet sowohl der Support für Office 2016 und…
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Over 4 Million Exposed Devices Used in Two New DoS Attack Campaigns
Security researchers have discovered over 4 million vulnerable Internet hosts that can be weaponized for devastating new denial-of-service attacks, marking one of the largest infrastructure vulnerabilities uncovered in recent years. The groundbreaking research, conducted by Angelos Beitis and Mathy Vanhoef from DistriNet at KU Leuven, reveals that millions of devices worldwide accept unauthenticated tunneling traffic…