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VPNs: Digital Saviors or Trojan Horses? The Hidden Truth About Online Privacy
- VPNs do not guarantee complete anonymity and free VPNs often sell user data or bandwidth to third parties.
- In restrictive countries, governments are detecting and blocking VPN traffic, making it a constant battle for access to free information.
- New laws threatening VPN protections and user privacy by weakening encryption are a part of the ongoing privacy vs. surveillance conflict.
- To choose a VPN wisely, research providers with transparent privacy policies, avoid free VPNs with hidden costs, and integrate VPNs into a broader privacy strategy.
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How Artificial Intelligence Phishing Detection Is Reshaping K–12 Email Protection
- Artificial intelligence phishing detection is revolutionizing email security in K–12 education by combating socially engineered and personalized threats.
- Current email filters in schools often fail to catch sophisticated phishing attempts that impersonate trusted entities, leading to targeted attacks and ransomware incidents.
- New AI-powered phishing detection tools utilize reasoning AI to analyze emails contextually, flagging convincing phishing messages that evade traditional filters.
- ManagedMethods introduces Advanced Phishing tool for K–12, leveraging AI to enhance cybersecurity defenses and protect students, staff, and district finances efficiently.
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MirageDocs: Anonymous & Self-Destructing Document Sharing
- MirageDocs is a platform for anonymous and self-destructing document sharing, inspired by the need for safer and more private file sharing methods.
- The idea originated from the creator's necessity for a secure way to share confidential documents without leaving a trace, leading to the development of MirageDocs.
- MirageDocs ensures client-side encryption to prevent files from being stored in plaintext on the server, utilizing one-time tokens burned at access and serverless file storage for enhanced privacy.
- The platform focuses on anonymity, security, and control by not logging IPs, storing metadata, or retaining any uploaded files after they expire, offering users a more discreet and secure document-sharing alternative.
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From Phishing to Malware: Why Real-Time Browser Protection Is Your First Line of Defense
- Real-time browser-level protection is crucial in defending against phishing, credential harvesting, and drive-by malware attacks in today's interconnected environment.
- Threats often begin with deceptive emails or malicious links impersonating trusted sources and can bypass traditional email filters using various techniques.
- Attackers manipulate users through social engineering tactics like personalized phishing URLs or decoy pages to deliver malicious payloads such as info-stealing trojans.
- InLuna offers proactive threat detection through behavioral analysis and machine learning at the browser layer, providing real-time protection against evolving threats without significant IT overhead.
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UK military building “pioneering battlefield system” with new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command
- The UK Government announced plans to invest over £1 billion in a new "Digital Targeting Web" and Cyber and Electromagnetic Command to enhance cyber defences and national security.
- The investments aim to apply lessons from Ukraine to UK's weapons systems, enabling faster battlefield decisions and better-connected military weapons systems.
- Prime Minister Kier Starmer is committed to increasing defence spending to 2.5% of GDP, focusing on cybersecurity and defence as a key priority.
- The new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command seeks to give the British military an advantage by degrading command and control, jamming signals, and intercepting enemy communications to stay ahead in conflicts.
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Push-to-Debit Tops Consumer Choice for Instant Payouts
- Consumers prefer instant payments when given the choice, as revealed by a report by PYMNTS Intelligence and Ingo Payments.
- Instant payment methods such as push-to-debit, digital wallets, and Zelle have seen a significant increase in usage from 2018 to 2025.
- Consumers opt for instant payments 70% of the time when given the option, showcasing a clear preference for faster disbursement methods.
- Push-to-debit has emerged as a leading instant payment method, offering a combination of speed and security to consumers.
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UK Launches Cyber Command to Counter Rising Digital Threats
- UK government establishes a new cyber command to counter state-sponsored cyber threats.
- The initiative includes a £1 billion investment in artificial intelligence and a specialized hacking team.
- The Cyber and Electromagnetic Command will enhance offensive and defensive capabilities.
- Concerns about escalating threats to national infrastructure persist as cyberattacks rise.
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Ransomware Attacks Expected to Grow in Scale and Frequency, Say Experts
- Cybersecurity experts warn of increasing ransomware attacks as young Western hackers collaborate with Russian cybercriminals.
- Notable group 'Scattered Spider' includes hackers from the U.S., U.K., and Canada, known for social engineering expertise and significant cyberattacks like MGM Resorts breach.
- Partnerships between Western hackers and Russian cybercriminals lead to more sophisticated ransomware campaigns using advanced tactics, making tracking perpetrators difficult.
- To combat the rising threat, cybersecurity agencies advocate for advanced threat detection technologies, international cooperation, enhanced cybersecurity protocols, routine system examinations, and cyber-training for employees.
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A cyberattack hit hospitals operated by Covenant Health
- A cyberattack hit three hospitals operated by Covenant Health, leading to a shutdown of all systems to contain the incident.
- The cyberattack impacted services at St. Mary’s Health System and St. Joseph Hospital, requiring adjustments in outpatient lab services.
- Covenant Health Systems, a non-profit Catholic regional health care system, experienced the cyberattack, starting on May 26, 2025.
- At this time, no ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack, while previous cyberattacks have targeted healthcare organizations in the U.S.
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Securing Business Data with Remote Support
- Protecting business data is crucial amidst evolving cyber threats, with remote support offering expertise to enhance cybersecurity defenses.
- Companies must prioritize robust cybersecurity measures to prevent unauthorized access and safeguard sensitive information from cyber attacks like phishing, ransomware, and malware.
- Investing in cybersecurity infrastructure and partnering with specialized remote support providers helps in detecting vulnerabilities and implementing advanced security protocols tailored to business needs.
- Engaging remote experts allows for continuous monitoring, real-time threat detection, and access to cutting-edge technology, enabling quick mitigation of risks and enhancing overall security posture.
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Victoria’s Secret, Adidas Hit By Cyber-Attacks
- Victoria's Secret and Adidas were hit by cyber-attacks, affecting their online and in-store services.
- Victoria's Secret paused online orders and some in-store services after a security incident, while Adidas reported stolen customer contact information from a third-party provider.
- Recent incidents of cyber-attacks also impacted British retailers like Marks & Spencer and the Co-op Group in late April.
- UK authorities are investigating potential connections to a hacking group called Scattered Spider, which has a history of targeting companies in various sectors using social engineering techniques.
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Experts published a detailed analysis of Cisco IOS XE WLC flaw CVE-2025-20188
- Details of a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20188, impacting Cisco IOS XE WLC have been made public.
- An unauthenticated, remote attacker could exploit the flaw to upload arbitrary files, perform path traversal, and execute arbitrary commands with root privileges.
- The vulnerability impacts various Cisco products such as Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controllers and Embedded Wireless Controller on Catalyst APs.
- Users are urged to disable the Out-of-Band AP Image Download feature as a mitigation while awaiting a fix, as no workaround exists.
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Amsterdam’s VirtualMetric secures €2.25M to tackle one of cybersecurity’s most expensive bottlenecks
- Amsterdam-based VirtualMetric secures €2.25M in funding led by TIN Capital and Auriga Cyber Ventures.
- The funding will be used to accelerate product development, expand the go-to-market team, and support customer deployments across Europe and beyond.
- VirtualMetric aims to tackle costly bottlenecks in cybersecurity by addressing the challenge of unmanageable telemetry.
- The company provides IT monitoring and log management solutions to simplify complex environments, reduce SIEM costs, and increase operational efficiency.
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25 Young Suspects Charged in String of Crypto-Targeted Attacks on Wealthy Victims
- Twenty-five suspects, aged 12-23, charged in violent crypto-related kidnappings across France this year.
- Attackers targeted the family of Paymium CEO and a Ledger co-founder and his wife.
- Several other plots failed or were intercepted by police.
- France’s interior minister pledged stronger collaboration with crypto firms to increase security.
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Instagram Account Details By Username: A Complete Guide Of 2025
- Instagram has become more than a photo-sharing platform, serving various purposes like showcasing lives, promoting businesses, networking, and building careers.
- Ways to obtain Instagram account details include checking basic profile information like username, bio, and profile picture, examining posts and captions, analyzing followers and following insights, exploring Instagram Stories and Highlights, and checking linked external accounts and contact options.
- Ethical methods involve using Instagram's built-in features like search bar, followers list, and Instagram Stories, along with manual search techniques on Google, and third-party tools like Noxinfluencer, Social Blade, IGLookup, and Phantombuster for public info.
- Reverse image search can help in verifying a user's profile picture, while checking comments and likes can provide insights into a user's social interactions.
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