cybersecurity
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Liberty Insurance Discloses Data Breach Affecting Customer Info
South African insurer Liberty has confirmed unauthorized third-party access to its systems, compromising customer names and ID numbers as the firm faces increasing cyber threats.
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Philippines Issues 30-Day Ultimatum to Roblox Over Safety
The Philippine Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center has demanded immediate improvements to Roblox’s safety protocols, threatening a nationwide ban if the platform fails to comply within 30 days.
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New Spyware Campaigns Target Apple and Google Users
Cybersecurity experts report a surge in sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting both iPhone and Android users, exploiting trust in security alerts to gain unauthorized device access.
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FBI Links Russian Intelligence to US Official Messaging App Breaches
The FBI revealed a campaign by Russian intelligence to access private messaging accounts of U.S. officials, leading to thousands of unauthorized account takeovers.
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FBI Detects Russian Intelligence Hackers Targeting Messaging Apps
The FBI has identified cyber actors linked to Russian intelligence services attempting to compromise users of popular messaging applications, including Signal.
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Google Discloses DarkSword iOS Exploit Chain Targeting iPhones
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has revealed the DarkSword exploit chain, a sophisticated attack targeting outdated iOS versions and compromising iPhones through malicious web content. Apple has since released updates to address the vulnerabilities.
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BTQ Technologies rolls out quantum-ready Bitcoin code
BTQ Technologies has deployed the first functional implementation of BIP 360 on its Bitcoin Quantum testnet, introducing a new transaction format designed to protect against future quantum computer threats.
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Patch Compliance Tech Surges Amid 2026 Breach Risks
Driven by a 34% rise in vulnerability exploitation, the patch compliance reporting market is projected to reach $4.34 billion by 2035 as enterprises adopt AI-driven audit tools.
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Xbox One Security Broken: ‘Bliss’ Exploit Bypasses Decade-Old Protection
A decade of digital security has ended as the Xbox One falls to the ‘Bliss’ voltage glitching exploit, allowing for full system compromise and unsigned code execution.
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Qualcomm Addresses GBL Exploit Amid Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Leaks
Qualcomm has issued security patches to address a critical bootloader exploit as leaks reveal the upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 will power a 200Hz gaming tablet.
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Microsoft Deploys Zero-Reboot Hotpatch for Windows 11 RRAS Flaws
Microsoft has released an out-of-band hotpatch, KB5084597, to address critical remote code execution vulnerabilities in the Windows Routing and Remote Access Service without requiring system reboots.
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New POCO X8 Series Launch Marred by Critical HyperOS Security Flaw
As POCO prepares for the March 17 launch of its X8 performance flagships, a critical vulnerability in HyperOS has been identified, affecting the new devices alongside legacy models.
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Stryker Targeted in Major Iranian-Linked Cyberattack
Medical technology giant Stryker reports widespread network disruptions following a sophisticated cyber operation claimed by the Iran-linked hacking group Handala.
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Cybercriminals Escalate Tactics: Data Ransom Gang Targets Executives Personally
A data ransom gang known as SLSH is employing extreme tactics, including swatting and personal threats against executives and their families, to extort companies. Experts warn that any engagement beyond refusal only fuels further harassment.

