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Cyber criminals target NHS private temping service

In May 2024, cybercriminals infiltrated the systems of NHS Professionals (NHSP) and stole its Active Directory — which was never disclosed publicly by the healthcare organization.

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35,000 solar power systems at risk of cyberattacks

All IoT devices are at cybersecurity risk if you don’t take the time to secure them properly. That’s something that’s been hammered home a lot over the past few years. But sometimes things fall through the cracks. Worryingly, the latest thing seems to be solar power systems. Recent research has shown that many solar power devices are exposed to the Internet and not properly secured. And when solar power systems are vulnerable, it’s not just individuals who are impacted but potentially entire power grids.

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Malicious browser extensions are stealing sensitive authentication data

A recent malicious campaign called Operation Phantom Enigma uses a mix of malicious browser extensions to bypass traditional security measures and phishing tactics to steal sensitive data from major financial institutions. Experts believe it reflects a growing trend of multi-vector attacks to maximize victim reach.

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Defendnot can trick Windows into disabling built-in antivirus software

If for some reason, you ever wanted to use your Windows computer without any antivirus software (which is highly not recommended for the majority of people), there’s a new tool for that. A researcher known as es3n1n has created Defendnot, a tool that tricks Microsoft Defender into believing another antivirus product has been installed, so that it no longer runs.

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Printer company’s official software was infected with malware for months

Printer company Procolored has come under fire after the discovery its software was infected with malware for at least six months. Procolored offers direct-to-film printers, which allow users to print on various substances, from textiles to plastics.

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AgeoStealer infostealer malware is targeting gamers

Gamers are the latest infostealer targets. According to Flashpoint, a strain known as AgeoStealer has recently appeared, standing out due to its unique delivery method. To learn why it’s particularly unique, let’s first take a quick look at how infostealers typically work. 

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Neurotech companies could sell your brain data

In recent times, a slew of products that promise myriad health benefits by targeting your brain have been steadily gaining interest. Though intriguing, the jury’s still out on whether or not they actually work. 

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