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New research highlights a sustained cyber espionage campaign impacting government and critical infrastructure organizations in 37 countries.
The activity appears economically and strategically focused, targeting telecoms, energy, finance, and public sector systems

#CyberSecurity #ThreatIntel
February 7, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Spain has pushed back after Telegram founder Pavel Durov criticized proposed rules on under-16 social media use and platform accountability.

The exchange reflects wider global debates around privacy, child protection...

#TechPolicy #DigitalRights #OnlineSafety #PlatformResponsibility #TechNadu
February 6, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Polish authorities have arrested a 20-year-old in connection with a global DDoS operation.

Investigators say the attacks used command-and-control infrastructure and stresser tools, with equipment seized during the investigation.

#Cybercrime #DDoS #Infosec #NetworkSecurity #TechNadu #CyberLaw
February 6, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Substack has disclosed security incident involving limited user data.
The company says emails, phone numbers, & internal metadata were accessed, while passwords and financial details were not exposed. Users are being notified and advised to stay alert.
#Cybersecurity #DataPrivacy #Substack #Infosec
February 6, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Flickr is alerting users to possible data exposure tied to a third-party email service vulnerability.
Passwords and payment data were not affected.

#CyberSecurity #Privacy #DataBreach
February 6, 2026 at 2:09 PM
A New York man has been federally charged in a CSAM case linked to the extremist 764 network.

Law enforcement continues cracking down on online abuse networks.

#CyberCrime #ChildSafety #CSAM
February 6, 2026 at 1:41 PM
A sophisticated phishing scam is targeting Apple Pay users via fake emails and follow-up vishing calls.
Verify alerts through official Apple channels only.

#CyberSecurity #Phishing #ApplePay
February 6, 2026 at 12:29 PM
A suspected ransomware attack has taken La Sapienza University’s systems offline in Rome.
Another reminder that education remains a prime target.

#CyberSecurity #Ransomware #Infosec
February 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Insider threats don’t fit a single profile.
They can involve trusted access, human error, or behavioral warning signs - not just malicious intent. That’s why mitigation programs focus on defining risk, detecting concerns early, and managing them responsibly.

#InsiderThreat #CyberSecurity #Infosec
February 6, 2026 at 10:12 AM
Researchers uncovered a network of 150+ cloned law firm websites, built using AI-assisted tools and designed to persist online.
The findings suggest impersonation scams are becoming easier to scale while remaining convincing on the surface...

#CyberSecurity #ScamResearch #AIinCyber #DigitalTrust
February 6, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Zscaler has acquired SquareX to bring Zero Trust security deeper into everyday web browsers.
The focus is on securing unmanaged devices and modern SaaS usage without relying on legacy VPNs or separate enterprise browsers.

#Zscaler #ZeroTrust #BrowserSecurity #CloudSecurity #CyberNews #TechNadu
February 6, 2026 at 8:33 AM
PAIO has been introduced as a personal AI operator built on Clawdbot (now Moltbot), focused on simplifying secure AI setup.

The idea comes from real operational challenges - making AI usable without lowering security standards.

#AI #Automation #SecurityDesign #TechLaunch #TechNadu #AICommunity
February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Threat actors registered 580 domains to exploit Iran unrest - fueling scams, disinformation, and fraud.
Early domain signals matter more than ever.

#CyberSecurity #ThreatIntel #Disinformation
February 5, 2026 at 3:22 PM
The operator of Incognito Market just received a 30-year prison sentence after $105M+ in dark web drug sales.
Another sign that “anonymous” platforms aren’t beyond reach forever.

#CyberCrime #DarkWeb #TechNews
February 5, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Court records detail how a fake Snapchat support phishing scheme led to the theft of private images from hundreds of women.
Another reminder that MFA can still fail when users are tricked into sharing codes.

#CyberSecurity #Phishing #OnlineSafety
February 5, 2026 at 1:20 PM
AI-powered phishing now occurs once every 19 seconds.
Polymorphic attacks, AI-generated lures, and massive abuse of legit remote tools are redefining email threats.

What’s your take?
#CyberSecurity #Phishing #AI
February 5, 2026 at 12:37 PM
Betterment confirms a social-engineering breach exposing 1.4M customer email addresses.
No passwords or account access, but stolen data fueled crypto scam messages.

What’s your take?
#CyberSecurity #DataBreach #FinTech
February 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Researchers disclosed critical n8n vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-25049) enabling sandbox escape and server-level control by authenticated users.

Patches are available, and no confirmed exploitation has been reported.

#CyberSecurity #n8n #CVE #OpenSourceSecurity #TechNadu
February 5, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Mullvad VPN has added support for more local currencies when paying by card, including AED, MXN, and TRY.
The €5/month pricing remains unchanged.
Do payment options affect your choice of privacy tools?

#Mullvad #VPN #Privacy #DigitalPayments #CyberNews #TechNadu
February 5, 2026 at 10:50 AM
Surfshark has updated its website safety settings to show security indicators directly in Google Search results.
The feature highlights possible data breaches, malware, or phishing risks before users click a link.

#Surfshark #BrowserSecurity #OnlineSafety #Privacy #Infosec #CyberNews
February 5, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Step Finance says compromised executive devices led to unauthorized access to treasury wallets, with losses later estimated at ~$40M.
Some funds have been recovered, operations paused, and users advised to avoid interacting with the STEP token for now.

#DeFi #CryptoSecurity #StepFinance #Infosec
February 5, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Coinbase has confirmed an insider-related incident involving a contractor’s access to support tools, affecting a small number of users.
It’s another reminder that third-party access and insider risk remain ongoing challenges - especially in outsourced support environments.

#CyberSecurity #Coinbase
February 5, 2026 at 8:19 AM
NordVPN clears its sixth independent no-logs audit ✔️
Deloitte confirms no user activity tracking or storage.

Do repeat audits change how you judge VPNs?
#Privacy #VPN #NoLogs #CyberSecurity
February 5, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Moltbook’s case shows how quickly AI platforms can scale - & how security maturity often follows later.
A backend configuration issue exposed emails, API keys, & agent data before being responsibly fixed. Less drama, more lessons for the future of AI-native apps.
#CyberSecurity #AI #AppSec #Privacy
February 4, 2026 at 5:31 PM
The Eclipse Foundation plans to introduce pre-publish security checks for Open VSX extensions, aiming to reduce supply-chain risks before code reaches developers.
It’s a gradual rollout focused on catching impersonation, leaked secrets, and known malicious patterns early.

#CyberSecurity #OpenSource
February 4, 2026 at 4:57 PM