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Cybersecurity pros admit to moonlighting as ransomware scum

Wed, 31/12/2025 - 01:46
Pair became ALPHV affiliates to prey on US-based clients

A ransomware negotiator and a security incident response manager have admitted to running ransomware attacks.…

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New York’s incoming mayor bans Raspberry Pi at his inauguration party

Wed, 31/12/2025 - 00:31
Zohran Mamdani appears not to understand that smartphones can be used for evil

New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has invited the city’s residents to join him at a block party to celebrate his inauguration but told attendees not to bring a Raspberry Pi to the event.…

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An early end to the holidays: 'Heartbleed of MongoDB' is now under active exploit

Tue, 30/12/2025 - 19:27
You didn't think you'd get to enjoy your time off without a major cybersecurity incident, did you?

A high-severity MongoDB Server vulnerability, for which proofs of concept emerged over Christmas week, is now under active exploitation, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.…

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