Targeted Attack Hits Notepad++ Update System
A Chinese‑linked cyberespionage group compromised the update mechanism of the open‑source editor Notepad++, delivering a custom backdoor to selected users....
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Extreme iPhone Security With Lockdown Mode
A little‑known iPhone feature called Lockdown Mode has drawn renewed attention after it prevented FBI agents from accessing a reporter’s...
UK Partners With Microsoft on Deepfake Detection
The UK government is working with Microsoft researchers to develop a framework for detecting harmful deepfakes online. The initiative aims...
Some GDPR Myths That Still Mislead Users
Data Protection Day offers an opportunity to revisit widespread misconceptions about the GDPR and how it is enforced. Several misunderstandings...
Samsung Adds New Layer for On‑Device Privacy
Samsung is introducing a new privacy layer designed to shield smartphone screens from unwanted glances in crowded public spaces. The...
Sandworm Suspected in December Attacks on Polish Grid
Researchers at Slovakia‑based ESET attribute late‑December cyberattacks on Poland’s power system to the Russian military intelligence group known as Sandworm....
Nebula Update Boosts MSP Network Management
Zyxel Networks has introduced a major update to its Nebula cloud management platform, aiming to help managed service providers scale...
EU Plans Mandatory Phase‑Out of Chinese Tech
The European Union is preparing a proposal that would require member states to phase out Chinese‑made equipment from critical infrastructure....
China Restricts Western Cybersecurity Tools
China bans use of software from VMWare, Palo Alto, sources say Authorities cite national security concerns, sources say Beijing has...
UK Tightens Rules on Blocking Unsolicited Nude Images
New UK online safety rules will require technology platforms to block unsolicited sexual images, marking a significant expansion of legal...
