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Malicious TikTok Downloader Extensions Quietly Compromised 130K Users

Malicious browser extensions disguised as TikTok downloaders compromised 130,000 users, exposing a growing blind spot in enterprise security.

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Microsoft Defender Flaws Exploited on Windows, Two Left Unpatched

Although the team with Microsoft moved swiftly to patch the BlueHammer vulnerability, other exploits still threaten Microsoft Defender and Windows users.

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Over 800 Android Apps Targeted in PIN-Stealing Trojan Campaign

Four Android banking malware campaigns are targeting more than 800 apps by abusing overlays, Accessibility permissions, and sideloaded fake apps to steal PINs.

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New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Hackers are abusing n8n workflows to deliver malware and evade detection, according to Cisco Talos, using trusted automation to bypass security defenses.

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GrafanaGhost: The AI That Leaked Everything Without Being Hacked

A newly disclosed vulnerability reveals how AI assistants can become invisible channels for data exfiltration — and why security enforcement must shift to the data layer.

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Hackers Exploit Adobe PDF Flaw for Months to Steal Data, No Fix Yet

A critical Adobe Acrobat zero-day has been exploited for months via malicious PDFs to steal data and potentially take over systems, with no patch yet available.

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New Apple Scam Hits Millions of iPhone Users Worldwide, Draining Bank Accounts

Apple warns of a new scam targeting millions of iPhone users. Learn the red flags, how it works, and how to protect your account and finances.

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New Scam Alert: QR Codes Replace Links in Traffic Ticket Phishing

Scammers are using fake traffic violation texts with QR codes to steal personal and financial data, posing as state courts and government agencies.

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New Fortinet Flaw Allows Unauthorized Access to Enterprise Systems

Fortinet warns of a critical FortiClient EMS zero-day vulnerability that is currently being exploited, allowing attackers to bypass authentication and execute commands.

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Apple Rolls Out Fix: New macOS Update Could Protect 100M Mac Users

Apple’s macOS 26.4 update adds a Terminal warning to help stop ClickFix-style attacks by flagging potentially harmful pasted commands.

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