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  1. Claude Chatbot Used for Automated Political Messaging

    Anthropic has found its Claude chatbot is being used for automated political messaging, enabling AI-driven influence campaigns

  2. UK and Canadian Regulators Demand Robust Data Protection Amid 23andMe Bankruptcy

    Concerned about the fate of sensitive genetic information, the ICO and OPC have demanded that 23andMe prioritize customer data protection throughout its bankruptcy process

  3. Large-Scale Phishing Campaigns Target Russia and Ukraine

    A large-scale phishing campaign using DarkWatchman and Sheriff malware has been observed targeting companies in Russia and Ukraine

  4. Mystery Box Scams Deployed to Steal Credit Card Data

    Bitdefender highlighted the growing use of subscription scams, in which victims are lured by adverts into recurring payments for fake products

  5. Meta Unveils New Advances in AI Security and Privacy Protection

    Alongside its new Meta AI app, Facebook’s parent company launched several new products to help secure open-source AI applications

  6. ICO: No Further Action on British Library Ransomware Breach

    The ICO has decided not to fine the British Library for a 2023 ransomware breach

  7. FBI Publishes 42,000 LabHost Phishing Domains

    The FBI has released details of 42,000 phishing domains associated with the LabHost operation, in order to help the security community

  8. #Infosec2025: How Advances in Quantum Computing Could Reshape Cybersecurity

    The impact of the advancement in quantum computing on cybersecurity will be a key focus at this year’s Infosecurity Europe event

  9. RansomHub Refines Extortion Strategy as RaaS Market Fractures

    RansomHub refines extortion strategy amid RaaS market fractures, expanding affiliate recruitment

  10. Microsoft Expands Cloud, AI Footprint Across Europe

    Microsoft has announced plans to expand cloud and AI infrastructure in the EU, increasing data center capacity by 40% by 2027

  11. UK Retailer Co-op Confirms Hack, Reports "Small Impact" to Its Systems

    The Co-op stores, quick commerce operations and funeral homes are trading as usual

  12. DHS Head Accuses CISA of Acting Like “the Ministry of Truth”

    Kristi Noem said the Trump administration is introducing reforms to ensure CISA is focusing on the core security functions it was created for

  13. US House Approves Bill to Assess Security Threats Posed by Foreign-Made Routers

    The legislation mandates a probe into foreign-made routers to identify risks for US national security

  14. JPMorgan CISO Urges SaaS Security Reset

    JPMorgan’s CISO has argued that SaaS apps represent a growing risk to businesses, “quietly enabling cyber attackers”

  15. France Slams Russia’s APT28 for Four-Year Cyber-Espionage Campaign

    The French government has criticized Russia’s APT28 group for attacking 12 entities in a long-running espionage campaign

  16. New WordPress Malware Masquerades as Plugin

    New WordPress malware disguised as a plugin gives attackers persistent access and injects malicious code enabling administrative control

  17. Phorpiex Botnet Delivers LockBit Ransomware with Automated Tactics

    A new ransomware campaign is automating LockBit deployment via the Phorpiex botnet, according to Cybereason

  18. New Gremlin Infostealer Distributed on Telegram

    Administrators of a Telegram channel named CoderSharp have been advertising Gremlin Stealer since March 2025

  19. Infostealers Harvest Over 30,000 Australian Banking Credentials

    Dvuln researchers highlighted the growing impact of infostealers on the cybercrime landscape, enabling attackers to bypass traditional defenses

  20. Zero-Day Exploitation Figure Surges 19% in Two Years

    Google claims 19% more zero-day bugs were exploited in 2024 than 2022 as threat actors focus on security products

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