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A large botnet targets M365 accounts with password spraying attacks

Security Affairs

A botnet of 130,000+ devices is attacking Microsoft 365 accounts via password-spraying, bypassing MFA by exploiting basic authentication. SecurityScorecard researchers discovered a botnet of over 130,000 devices that is conducting password-spray attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts worldwide. The attackers targeted accounts protected with basic authentication bypassing multi-factor authentication.

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Why Gmail is replacing SMS codes with QR codes - and what it means for you

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With SMS an unsecure method of authentication, Google is eyeing a more robust solution with QR codes.

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SpyLend Android malware found on Google Play enabled financial cyber crime and extortion

Security Affairs

CYFIRMA researchers discovered that the SpyLend Android malware was downloaded 100,000 times from the official app store Google Play. CYFIRMA researchers discovered an Android malware, named SpyLend, which was distributed through Google Play as Finance Simplified. The malware targets Indian users with unauthorized loan apps, enabling predatory lending, blackmail, and extortion.

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This $300 Motorola has a better display and battery life than iPhone 16e - at half the price

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The Moto G Power (2025) undercuts the competition with its 6.8-inch Full HD+ display and multi-day battery life.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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A data leak exposes the operations of the Chinese private firm TopSec, which provides Censorship-as-a-Service

Security Affairs

A leak suggests that Chinese cybersecurity firm TopSec offers censorship-as-a-service services, it provided bespoke monitoring services to a state-owned enterprise facing a corruption scandal. SentinelLABS researchers analyzed a data leak that suggests that the Chinese cybersecurity firm TopSec offers censorship-as-a-service services. The origin of the data leak is unclear, the leak is large and inconsistently formatted, complicating the full analysis.

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More Research Showing AI Breaking the Rules

Schneier on Security

These researchers had LLMs play chess against better opponents. When they couldn’t win, they sometimes resorted to cheating. Researchers gave the models a seemingly impossible task: to win against Stockfish, which is one of the strongest chess engines in the world and a much better player than any human, or any of the AI models in the study. Researchers also gave the models what they call a “scratchpad:” a text box the AI could use to “think” before making its next

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Zen is my new favorite browser - and these 5 mods make it even better

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Zen Browser has become my default because it's an improved take on Firefox. One feature helps to make it stand out and that's Zen Mods. Here are the ones I use.

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Black Basta Leaks Reveal Targeting, Planning, Escalation

Data Breach Today

Group Cross-Referenced Open-Source Victim Intelligence With Infostealer Hauls The leak of 200,000 internal chat messages for the Black Basta operation provides an overview of how a modern ransomware group organizes itself to take down victims in the most efficient, profit-maximizing manner possible, using a variety of tactics that should be, in theory, easy to repel.

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Having trouble hearing whispery TV dialogue? I found 3 ways to fix that

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A few simple adjustments can really improve how those whispering talk scenes sound.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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Carnegie Shadowing: Inspiring Teen Boys to Read for Pleasure

CILIP

Carnegie Shadowing: Inspiring Teen Boys to Read for Pleasure The Carnegies Shadowing programme is a beacon of hope for literacy, as reading for pleasure declines in children, through its unique, empowering approach, writes Mackenzie Warner, Carnegie Awards Manager. The joy of reading is not universal among children and young people in the UK today. According a 2024 report from the National Literacy Trust, only one in three children and young people aged eight to 18 enjoy reading in their free ti

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Need a Windows 10 alternative or still miss XP? This Linux distro is for you - and it's free

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Free10 is a repacking of the Q40S Linux distribution and it makes an outstanding option for anyone looking to migrate from Windows to Linux.

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Inside the Telegram Groups Doxing Women for Their Facebook Posts

WIRED Threat Level

A WIRED investigation goes inside the Telegram groups targeting women who joined Are We Dating the Same Guy? groups on Facebook with doxing, harassment, and sharing of nonconsensual intimate images.

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Is your live TV streaming service still worth it? I review the options for every budget

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Cord cutting was supposed to save us from those cable TV bills - but our streaming bills keep climbing. Are you really getting your money's worth from that $90-plus subscription?

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Leaked Black Basta Chats Expose Ransomware Secrets & Infighting

eSecurity Planet

Over 200,000 internal messages from the notorious ransomware group Black Basta have surfaced online exposing deep divisions, ransom negotiations, and internal dysfunction. The leak, spanning a years worth of communications, was posted online by an anonymous user, reportedly in retaliation for the groups attack on Russian financial institutions. Cybersecurity experts are now poring over the data, uncovering a rare inside look at how one of the most feared ransomware groups operates and potentia

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Perplexity AI teases a new browser 'for agentic search'

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The company is offering scant details about this browser called Comet, so I asked Perplexity AI for more information.

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Concerns Over Apple's UK iCloud Encryption Deactivation

Data Breach Today

Withdrawal of Advanced Data Protection for British Users Could Have Global Impact Apple's decision to withdraw iCloud end-to-end encryption in the United Kingdom has privacy and security advocates worried that the British government could scan and surveil sensitive information of Apple users worldwide. Apple on Friday deactivated its Advanced Data Protection feature in the U.K.

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This new Garmin watch offers flagship features at half the price - and I love the look

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The new Instinct 3 Solar model contains most of Garmin's flagship watch features, but there is still room for improvement.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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Bybit Restores $1.4 Billion in Stolen Ether

Data Breach Today

Crypto Firm Offers Up to $140M Bounty for Recovery of Hacked Funds Hacked crypto exchange Bybit replenished the $1.4 billion in Ether stolen days ago, CEO Ben Zhou said Monday. A new proof-of-reserves audit will confirm that client assets are back to a 1:1 ratio using a Merkle Tree verification system, Zhou tweeted.

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Texting while driving? AI traffic cameras are watching you in these 5 states

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After successful trials in Europe, 'Heads Up' cameras are coming to more places in the US. Here's how they work.

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How AI can help combat tariff pressures 

OpenText Information Management

Tariffs are on many businesses minds these days and for good reason. For businesses involved in global trade, tariffs pose a significant challenge. As United States tariffs go into effect, there is a lot of financial pressure on businesses that rely on imports to survive, impacting everything from the sourcing of raw materials, inventory management, operations and logistics, and prices for consumers.

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Act now: The secret trick to downloading Kindle books in bulk - before it's too late

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Downloading your Kindle books one by one could take days. But with this clever step-by-step hack, you can grab 25 at a time and save your entire collection before Amazon locks it down this week.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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What's Inside New York's Strict Health Info Privacy Bill?

Data Breach Today

A proposed state privacy law awaiting the signature of New York State's governor promises to make the processing of and sale of health information by a wide array of organizations much more complicated and restrictive, said regulatory attorney Angie Matney, who explains why.

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Apple's response to trade tariffs? A $500 billion investment and thousands of US jobs

Collaboration 2.0

Apple also pledged to open an Apple Manufacturing Academy in Detroit to 'train the next generation of US manufacturers.

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Australia Bans Public Agencies From Using Kaspersky Software

Data Breach Today

Citing Security Concerns, Australia Joins Others in Banning Anti-Virus Products The Australian Department of Home Affairs on Friday banned the use of Kaspersky Labs products in public offices citing an "unacceptable security risk" to the government networks and data. All government offices must uninstall all Kaspersky products and report the completion of the task to the agency.

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Why I pick this ultraportable Lenovo tablet over the iPad for multimedia consumption

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The Lenovo Tab Plus packs an unexpectedly powerful speaker system and a sharp 2K display, delivering an audio-visual experience that puts some iPads to shame.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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The Technology Blueprint for CIOs: Expectations and Concerns

Data Breach Today

Protiviti-CII CIO Insights Reveal AI and Cybersecurity as Top Priorities for CIOs AI, security and sustainable technology are set to be the defining trends for the digital future. This technological evolution is fueled by rapid advancements in AI-powered automation, the adoption of zero trust security frameworks and a growing focus on ESG integration in digital strategies.

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The first 5 MacOS commands every user should learn

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Ever find yourself wanting to do things on your Mac with a bit more efficiency? The command line is ready and waiting! Here are the first five commands you ought to learn.

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China Using AI-Powered Surveillance Tools, Says OpenAI

Data Breach Today

Report Also Flags Threats Linked to North Korea, Iran Chinese influence operations are using artificial intelligence to carry out surveillance and disinformation campaigns, OpenAI said in its latest threat report. The report details two major Chinese campaigns that misused AI tools, including OpenAI's own models, to advance state-backed agendas.