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Qantas boss says hacked data is yet to be released by cyber criminals – Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Title: When a High-Profile Breach Hits Home: What the Qantas Incident Teaches All of Us Introduction Cyber threats are a constant reality for organizations that manage large amounts of personal data. A recent incident involving Qantas, as reported by Australian media, underscored this reality: hackers gained access to data linked to Qantas customers and staff, […]

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TITLE: 🚨 Unauthorized Firm of the Day: Evohedge Traders (new) DATE: 04 February 2026 INTRODUCTION Today’s entry presents information drawn from the FCA data feed regarding the firm named Evohedge Traders (new). The FCA data provided for this entry is limited and does not include additional details about authorization status, services offered, or any regulatory

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Dismantling Defenses: Trump 2.0 Cyber Year in Review

Dismantling Defenses: A Year of Policy Shifts and Cyber Resilience Introduction Over the past year, a rapid sequence of policy changes has reshaped how the nation approaches technology, privacy, and cybersecurity. Rather than waiting for technical breaches to reveal gaps, these governance moves potentially weaken the environment in which defense, privacy, and information integrity are

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Iron Mountain: Data breach mostly limited to marketing materials

Incident Title: Iron Mountain: Data breach mostly limited to marketing materials Introduction Cyber incidents can touch even the most trusted data-handling companies. Iron Mountain, a global leader in data storage, recovery services, and secure document management, recently faced a breach. The group behind the attack, identified as Everest, publicly claimed access to Iron Mountain’s systems.

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Docker Fixes Critical Ask Gordon AI Flaw Allowing Code Execution via Image Metadata

Incident Title: Docker Fixes Critical Ask Gordon AI Flaw Allowing Code Execution via Image Metadata Introduction Artificial intelligence features embedded in developer tooling can boost productivity, but they also broaden the attack surface. Recently, researchers disclosed a critical vulnerability tied to Ask Gordon, an AI assistant integrated into Docker Desktop and the Docker Command-Line Interface

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UK privacy watchdog probes Grok over AI-generated sexual images

Incident: UK privacy watchdog probes Grok over AI-generated sexual images Introduction Regulators are turning up pressure on how online platforms enable AI tools to interact with users’ data and content. In a high-profile move, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has opened a formal investigation into X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) and its

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Drones to Diplomas: How Russia’s Largest Private University is Linked to a $25M Essay Mill

Drones to Diplomas: A Cybersecurity Awareness Case Study Introduction In our increasingly digital education landscape, the integrity of credentials can be as fragile as the systems used to create them. A recent investigative report highlights a sprawling academic cheating network that was scaled by aggressive Google Ads and turned into a nearly $25 million operation.

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New WhatsApp lockdown feature protects high-risk users from hackers

New WhatsApp lockdown feature protects high-risk users from hackers Introduction In today’s threat landscape, targeted cyberattacks against journalists, public figures, and other high-profile individuals continue to evolve. Meta’s latest response is a lockdown-style security feature for WhatsApp, designed to drastically reduce the attack surface for those most at risk. The rollout is ongoing and aimed

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Experts Detect Pakistan-Linked Cyber Campaigns Aimed at Indian Government Entities

Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack: A Playful Wake-Up Call from the Cyber Frontier Introduction: The Threat Won’t Take a Holiday Cyber criminals and nation-state-like actors are constantly cooking up new tricks, and this time they set their sights on government targets. In September 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz uncovered two campaigns—codenamed Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack—launched by

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Viral Moltbot AI assistant raises concerns over data security

Viral Moltbot AI Assistant: A Data Security Wake-Up Call Introduction Moltbot (the rebranded Clawdbot) has been making waves as an enterprise AI assistant. But a growing concern behind the hype is misconfigurations in real-world deployments. Security researchers warn that insecure setups in some organizations could leak sensitive data, including API keys, OAuth tokens, conversation history,

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Happy 16th Birthday, KrebsOnSecurity.com!

Celebrating 16 Years of KrebsOnSecurity: A Milestone for Awareness and Accountability Introduction Today marks a meaningful milestone in the cybersecurity world: KrebsOnSecurity is celebrating its 16th birthday. It’s a moment to reflect on how independent reporting, reader engagement, and a relentless focus on the mechanics of cybercrime help us all stay safer online. The celebration

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Massachusetts town loses $445,000 in email scam – StateScoop

How a Massachusetts Town Lost $445,000 to an Email Scam—and What It Teaches Us About Phishing Introduction Phishers love to prey on urgency and trust, and this real-world incident is a stark reminder that no organization is too small to be targeted. A Massachusetts town fell victim to an email scam that cost them $445,000.

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