Cyber Security Headlines

Elon Musk’s Starlink and the White House targeted by Killnet hackers

Google links Windows exploit framework used to send spyware

Malicious Android app creates fake accounts on multiple platforms

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Israeli government warns to secure home security cameras

Signal debunks zero-day report

Equifax fined for 2017 data breach

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Biden gives Putin a no-hacking list

Facebook’s Oversight Board accepts policy opinion

Researchers reverse engineer deepfakes

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Interpol shuts down thousands of fake pharmacies

Chip shortage could lead to counterfeit chip crisis

Windows 10 support ends in 2025

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U.S. suffers over 7 ransomware attacks an hour

Chief Operating Officer of network security company charged with cyberattack on medical center

REvil hits US nuclear weapons contractor

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