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Dirty Frag exploit leaks out, gives immediate root access on most Linux machines since 2017, no patches available, no warning given

By Bruno Ferreira Published

Dirty Frag exploit gets root on most Linux machines since 2017, no patches available

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College student hacks Taiwan high-speed rail line, stopping four trains

By Bruno Ferreira Published

College student hacks Taiwan high-speed rail line, stopping four trains

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Google Chrome 'silently' downloads 4GB AI model to your device without permission, report claims

By Zak Killian Published

Security researcher says that Google is likely in violation of EU law and wasting thousands upon thousands of kilowatts.

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Canonical under sustained DDoS attack as Ubuntu 26 releases

By Bruno Ferreira Published

Canonical under sustained DDoS attack as Ubuntu 26 releases

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Zero-day exploit instantly grants administrator access on most Linux distributions since 2017

By Bruno Ferreira Published

Zero-day exploit instantly grants administrator access on most Linux distributions since 2017

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A man receiving a ransomware attack on both his phone and laptop - a poor day for the stock image actor.
Ransomware accidentally destroys all files larger than 128KB, preventing decryption

By Jowi Morales Published

This might be the work of an amateur, but they might not stay an amateur for long.

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The Chernobyl virus turned 27 today, and it could brick your PC in ways that modern malware can't

By Luke James Published

27 years ago today, on April 26, 1999, a 1 KB virus called CIH detonated its payload on hundreds of thousands of Windows 9x machines worldwide.

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Mobile SMS blasters in vehicles prowled Canadian streets, causing 13 million network disruptions and infiltrating tens of thousands of devices

By Jowi Morales Published

The authorities say that the three individuals used the SMS blasters to send thousands of smishing messages.

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How a cavalcade of blunders gave unauthorized users access to Claude Mythos

By Jon Martindale Published

Premium It's hard for AI tools to prevent social engineering and third-party hacks.

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UK spy agency releases malware-blocking gadget for HDMI and DisplayPort cables

By Jowi Morales Published

The NCSC, a part of the British GCHQ, has deployed this protective gadget throughout various government estates and is now making it publicly available through Goldilock Labs.

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