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  1. Google Blocked 2.36 Million Policy-Violating Apps

    Google Play blocked 2.36 million policy-violating apps and banned 158,000 harmful developer accounts in 2024

  2. Attackers Increase Use of HTTP Clients for Account Takeovers

    HTTP client tools used to compromise Microsoft 365 environments with 78% of tenants targeted in 2024

  3. Syncjacking Attack Enables Full Browser and Device Takeover

    SquareX researchers warn that browser syncjacking could lead to full browser and device hijacking

  4. DeepSeek Exposed Database Leaks Sensitive Data

    Researchers at Wiz uncovered a publicly accessible database belonging to Chinese GenAI provider DeepSeek that leaked sensitive data, including chat history

  5. Ransomware Attack Disrupts Blood Donation Services in US

    New York Blood Center Enterprises revealed that it has been hit by a ransomware attack, disrupting activities and blood drives at its centers across the country

  6. UK Organizations Boost Cybersecurity Budgets

    UK organizations are significantly increasing cybersecurity budgets, with a projected 31% growth in the next year

  7. NCSC Calls on Vendors to Eradicate “Unforgivable” Vulnerabilities

    The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre has released a new paper making it easier to assess if a flaw is “unforgivable”

  8. AI Surge Drives Record 1205% Increase in API Vulnerabilities

    AI-related API vulnerabilities surged 1,205% in 2024, with 99% tied to API flaws, according to a new report by Wallarm

  9. Nation-State Hackers Abuse Gemini AI Tool

    Google highlighted significant abuse of its Gemini LLM tool by nation state actors to support malicious activities, including research and malware development

  10. New Hellcat Ransomware Gang Employs Humiliation Tactics

    Cato Networks highlighted how the recently emerged HellCat ransomware group is using novel psychological tactics to court attention and pressurize victims

  11. Threat Actors Exploit Government Websites for Phishing

    Cybercriminals exploit government websites using open redirects and phishing tactics, bypassing secure email gateway protections

  12. Chinese GenAI Startup DeepSeek Sparks Global Privacy Debate

    Government agencies and privacy watchdogs have started investigating the Chinese AI chatbot provider over data privacy concerns

  13. Breakout Time Accelerates 22% as Cyber-Attacks Speed Up

    ReliaQuest warns threat actor innovation and infostealer activity helped to accelerate breakout time by 22% in 2024

  14. Scores of Critical UK Government IT Systems Have Major Security Holes

    The National Audit Office warns of major gaps in cyber resilience across UK government departments

  15. ENGlobal Cyber-Attack Exposes Sensitive Data

    Energy contractor ENGlobal reported that sensitive personal data was stolen by threat actors, with the incident disrupting operations for six weeks

  16. Lynx Ransomware Group Unveiled with Sophisticated Affiliate Program

    Group-IB researchers have exposed the highly organized affiliate platform and sophisticated operations of the Lynx Ransomware-as-a-Service group

  17. API Supply Chain Attacks Put Millions of Airline Users at Risk

    An API supply-chain attack affecting a popular online travel booking service put millions of airline users at risk

  18. 58% of Ransomware Victims Forced to Shut Down Operations

    A Ponemon Institute survey highlighted the growing impact of ransomware attacks on victims’ revenue and reputation

  19. Mega Data Breaches Push US Victim Count to 1.7 Billion

    The number of data breach victims increased 312% annually to exceed 1.7 billion in 2024, according to the ITRC 2024 Annual Data Breach Report

  20. EU Sanctions Three Russians For 2020 Cyber-Attack on Estonia

    The three Russian hackers are believed to be part of Unit 29155 of the GRU, also known as Cadet Blizzard, Ember Bear and Ruinous Ursa

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