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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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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 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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Microsoft: Hackers Are Using WhatsApp to Deliver Malware to Windows PCs

Hackers are using WhatsApp messages to deliver malware to Windows PCs, exploiting user trust and attachments to trigger stealthy, multi-stage attacks.

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Researchers Uncover New Phishing Risk Hidden Inside Microsoft Copilot

Researchers reveal how Microsoft Copilot can be manipulated by prompt injection attacks to generate convincing phishing messages inside trusted AI summaries.

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ShinyHunters Leak 12.4 Million CarGurus Records in Massive Data Dump

ShinyHunters allegedly leaked 12.4 million CarGurus records, exposing personal and financing data and raising risks of phishing and data extortion attacks.

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Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Active Office Zero-Day

Microsoft released an emergency Office patch to fix an actively exploited zero-day flaw that lets attackers bypass security via malicious files.

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DoorDash Hit by Cybersecurity Breach, Millions of Users Potentially Exposed

DoorDash has disclosed a social engineering-driven data breach exposing user contact details in four countries, raising concerns about delayed notification.

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Google Sues ‘Lighthouse’ Phishing Service After $1B+ Scams Target Millions

Google is suing a Chinese phishing network behind $1B in global scams, aiming to shut down its Lighthouse platform and boost security with AI and passkeys.

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