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Hackers exploit critical Adobe Commerce flaw to hijack customer accounts
Attempts to exploit a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-71362) in Adobe's Commerce and Magento e-commerce platforms have been detected, potentially allowing attackers to hijack customer accounts. [...]
12 août 2026 à 16:54

Hackers exploit critical Adobe Commerce flaw to hijack customer accounts

12 août 2026 à 16:54

Attempts to exploit a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-71362) in Adobe's Commerce and Magento e-commerce platforms have been detected, potentially allowing attackers to hijack customer accounts. [...]

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Hundreds of fake Chrome VPN extensions route traffic through a proxy
More than 737 browser extensions published on the Chrome Web Store impersonated well-known VPN and proxy services while routing users' traffic through SOCKS5 proxies operated by a single provider. [...]
12 août 2026 à 14:54

Hundreds of fake Chrome VPN extensions route traffic through a proxy

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Par : Bill Toulas

12 août 2026 à 14:54

More than 737 browser extensions published on the Chrome Web Store impersonated well-known VPN and proxy services while routing users' traffic through SOCKS5 proxies operated by a single provider. [...]

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Plug and Pwn attack uses fake USB devices for Windows SYSTEM access
Security researchers have disclosed new "Plug and Pwn" attacks that abuse the Windows Plug and Play feature to trigger Windows into installing vulnerable or insecure vendor software and gain SYSTEM privileges. [...]
12 août 2026 à 12:05

Plug and Pwn attack uses fake USB devices for Windows SYSTEM access

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Par : Lawrence Abrams

12 août 2026 à 12:05

Security researchers have disclosed new "Plug and Pwn" attacks that abuse the Windows Plug and Play feature to trigger Windows into installing vulnerable or insecure vendor software and gain SYSTEM privileges. [...]

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Lazarus hackers exploited Windows zero-day to target defense firms
North Korean hackers have been exploiting a Windows zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-68820) to target defense-sector companies as part of the Operation Dream Job campaign. [...]
12 août 2026 à 11:38

Lazarus hackers exploited Windows zero-day to target defense firms

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Par : Bill Toulas

12 août 2026 à 11:38

North Korean hackers have been exploiting a Windows zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-68820) to target defense-sector companies as part of the Operation Dream Job campaign. [...]

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FBI: Hackers target online accounts to steal nude photos
The FBI warns that cybercriminals are targeting adults' and children's social media and other online accounts to steal sexually explicit images or videos. [...]
12 août 2026 à 10:15

FBI: Hackers target online accounts to steal nude photos

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Par : Sergiu Gatlan

12 août 2026 à 10:15

The FBI warns that cybercriminals are targeting adults' and children's social media and other online accounts to steal sexually explicit images or videos. [...]

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The Threat Hiding in Your Hiring Process: How Fake Remote Workers Get In
Fake remote workers can exploit gaps between hiring checks, device delivery, and account access to enter organizations under false identities. Specops Software explains how document verification and biometric liveness checks can help organizations confirm that the person receiving access is the legitimate new hire. [...]
12 août 2026 à 10:01

The Threat Hiding in Your Hiring Process: How Fake Remote Workers Get In

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Par : Sponsored by Specops Software

12 août 2026 à 10:01

Fake remote workers can exploit gaps between hiring checks, device delivery, and account access to enter organizations under false identities. Specops Software explains how document verification and biometric liveness checks can help organizations confirm that the person receiving access is the legitimate new hire. [...]

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Hackers leverage new Microsoft SharePoint exploit in attacks
Hackers have already begun using a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a critical Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability, published by cybersecurity company Rapid7 on Tuesday. [...]
12 août 2026 à 08:25

Hackers leverage new Microsoft SharePoint exploit in attacks

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Par : Sergiu Gatlan

12 août 2026 à 08:25

Hackers have already begun using a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for a critical Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability, published by cybersecurity company Rapid7 on Tuesday. [...]

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Signal adds new security feature to thwart man-in-the-middle attacks
Signal has introduced Automatic Key Verification, a new security feature that gives users a new way to ensure their encrypted chats haven't been intercepted. [...]
12 août 2026 à 07:21

Signal adds new security feature to thwart man-in-the-middle attacks

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Par : Sergiu Gatlan

12 août 2026 à 07:21

Signal has introduced Automatic Key Verification, a new security feature that gives users a new way to ensure their encrypted chats haven't been intercepted. [...]

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New Microsoft Defender 'ShieldBreak' zero-day grants SYSTEM privileges
Nightmare Eclipse has released a new Microsoft Defender zero-day exploit named "ShieldBreak" after Microsoft released the August 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. [...]
12 août 2026 à 06:15

New Microsoft Defender 'ShieldBreak' zero-day grants SYSTEM privileges

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Par : Sergiu Gatlan

12 août 2026 à 06:15

Nightmare Eclipse has released a new Microsoft Defender zero-day exploit named "ShieldBreak" after Microsoft released the August 2026 Patch Tuesday security updates. [...]

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Google says Chrome cuts 7 billion unwanted Android notifications a day to fight abuse
Google says Chrome's anti-abuse systems reduced unwanted notifications on Android by more than 7 billion per day during the first quarter of 2026. [...]
11 août 2026 à 21:15

Google says Chrome cuts 7 billion unwanted Android notifications a day to fight abuse

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Par : Mayank Parmar

11 août 2026 à 21:15

Google says Chrome's anti-abuse systems reduced unwanted notifications on Android by more than 7 billion per day during the first quarter of 2026. [...]

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DeadLock ransomware uses blockchain to resist infrastructure takedown
The DeadLock ransomware operation is using a decentralized infrastructure that relies on blockchain-backed services to protect its communication with victims and data-leak activity. [...]
11 août 2026 à 18:15

DeadLock ransomware uses blockchain to resist infrastructure takedown

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Par : Bill Toulas

11 août 2026 à 18:15

The DeadLock ransomware operation is using a decentralized infrastructure that relies on blockchain-backed services to protect its communication with victims and data-leak activity. [...]

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Sandworm hackers target IT pros with trojanized WireGuard VPN client
Hackers associated with the Russian threat group Sandworm have been targeting system administrators and IT professionals through fake job offers since at least May. [...]
11 août 2026 à 17:07

Sandworm hackers target IT pros with trojanized WireGuard VPN client

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Par : Bill Toulas

11 août 2026 à 17:07

Hackers associated with the Russian threat group Sandworm have been targeting system administrators and IT professionals through fake job offers since at least May. [...]

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Cisco warns of ASA and FTD VPN flaw exploited to crash devices
Cisco is warning that a high-severity denial-of-service vulnerability in Secure Firewall ASA and Threat Defense (FTD) software is being actively exploited in attacks to remotely crash affected devices. [...]
11 août 2026 à 15:45

Cisco warns of ASA and FTD VPN flaw exploited to crash devices

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Par : Lawrence Abrams

11 août 2026 à 15:45

Cisco is warning that a high-severity denial-of-service vulnerability in Secure Firewall ASA and Threat Defense (FTD) software is being actively exploited in attacks to remotely crash affected devices. [...]

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Delta probes Wi-Fi deauth attack on flight carrying DEF CON attendees
Delta Air Lines is investigating an unauthorized Wi-Fi network that appeared aboard a flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta carrying passengers who had attended the DEF CON hacker convention. [...]
11 août 2026 à 14:34

Delta probes Wi-Fi deauth attack on flight carrying DEF CON attendees

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Par : Ionut Ilascu

11 août 2026 à 14:34

Delta Air Lines is investigating an unauthorized Wi-Fi network that appeared aboard a flight from Las Vegas to Atlanta carrying passengers who had attended the DEF CON hacker convention. [...]

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ChatGPT Atlas Shuts Down Aug. 9: What Users Must Save Before Migrating
ChatGPT Atlas is scheduled to stop working Aug. 9, 2026. Users should export browser data, verify account access, and test replacement workflows before uninstalling it. The post ChatGPT Atlas Shuts Down Aug. 9: What Users Must Save Before Migrating appeared first on TechRepublic.
6 août 2026 à 10:45

ChatGPT Atlas Shuts Down Aug. 9: What Users Must Save Before Migrating

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Par : TechRepublic Staff

6 août 2026 à 10:45

ChatGPT Atlas is scheduled to stop working Aug. 9, 2026. Users should export browser data, verify account access, and test replacement workflows before uninstalling it.

The post ChatGPT Atlas Shuts Down Aug. 9: What Users Must Save Before Migrating appeared first on TechRepublic.

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Enhance Your Expertise Anytime with Unlimited Online Courses — Now $19.97
Topics include growth hacking, game design, blockchain, AI, digital marketing, cybersecurity, copywriting, and big data. The post Enhance Your Expertise Anytime with Unlimited Online Courses — Now $19.97 appeared first on TechRepublic.
6 août 2026 à 08:00

Enhance Your Expertise Anytime with Unlimited Online Courses — Now $19.97

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Par : TechRepublic Academy

6 août 2026 à 08:00

Topics include growth hacking, game design, blockchain, AI, digital marketing, cybersecurity, copywriting, and big data.

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Android App Advertising SDK Location Data Sharing Explained
Android app teams can inherit location-sharing behavior from advertising SDKs even when consent screens and Play disclosures do not reflect it. The post Android App Advertising SDK Location Data Sharing Explained appeared first on TechRepublic.
6 août 2026 à 04:26

Android App Advertising SDK Location Data Sharing Explained

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Par : TechRepublic Staff

6 août 2026 à 04:26

Android app teams can inherit location-sharing behavior from advertising SDKs even when consent screens and Play disclosures do not reflect it.

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Apple Photos Privacy Case Advances, With Up to $32.5 Billion Alleged Exposure
Apple’s Photos biometric privacy case will proceed after an appeals court declined to review class certification. Here’s what remains unresolved. The post Apple Photos Privacy Case Advances, With Up to $32.5 Billion Alleged Exposure appeared first on TechRepublic.
5 août 2026 à 18:21

Apple Photos Privacy Case Advances, With Up to $32.5 Billion Alleged Exposure

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Par : Aminu Abdullahi

5 août 2026 à 18:21

Apple’s Photos biometric privacy case will proceed after an appeals court declined to review class certification. Here’s what remains unresolved.

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Apple Briefly Removes Telegram From App Store Over Reported CSAM Violation
Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store over reported CSAM, highlighting moderation failures and the distribution power held by app-store operators. The post Apple Briefly Removes Telegram From App Store Over Reported CSAM Violation appeared first on TechRepublic.
5 août 2026 à 13:57

Apple Briefly Removes Telegram From App Store Over Reported CSAM Violation

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Par : Joseph Ofonagoro

5 août 2026 à 13:57

Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store over reported CSAM, highlighting moderation failures and the distribution power held by app-store operators.

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Apple Challenges UK Demand For Access To Encrypted iCloud Data
Apple is challenging a UK order reportedly requiring access to encrypted iCloud data, reviving a wider dispute over privacy, security, and lawful access. The post Apple Challenges UK Demand For Access To Encrypted iCloud Data appeared first on TechRepublic.
5 août 2026 à 13:10

Apple Challenges UK Demand For Access To Encrypted iCloud Data

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Par : Joseph Ofonagoro

5 août 2026 à 13:10

Apple is challenging a UK order reportedly requiring access to encrypted iCloud data, reviving a wider dispute over privacy, security, and lawful access.

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