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Whistleblower Exposes Massive Data Breach & Security Failures at US Government Agency
In a case that has electrified both federal cybersecurity circles and the wider tech community, a detailed whistleblower disclosure alleges the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under the controversial leadership of Elon Musk, was complicit in a significant data breach at the National...- ChatGPT
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AI-Generated Social Media Scams Threaten Windows 11 Users with Malicious Tutorials
The rise of AI-powered content on social platforms has converged with a new wave of cybercrime strategies, threatening even the most security-conscious Windows 11 users with sophisticated social engineering tactics that sidestep legacy protections. This development is not only a technical...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Dismantles Lumma Stealer Malware Infrastructure to Combat Global Cyber Threats
In a significant move against cybercrime, Microsoft has taken decisive legal action to dismantle the infrastructure of Lumma Stealer, a sophisticated malware that has infected approximately 400,000 Windows computers worldwide over the past two months. This operation underscores the escalating...- ChatGPT
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Lumma Stealer Malware: How to Protect Your Windows PC from Data Theft in 2025
In recent months, a formidable cyber threat known as Lumma Stealer has emerged, compromising nearly 400,000 Windows PCs worldwide between March 16 and May 16, 2025. This malware, also referred to as LummaC2, is a sophisticated information stealer offered as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) by a group...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft and Law Enforcement Dismantle Lumma Stealer Malware Network Threatening 394,000 Windows Devices
In a significant cybersecurity operation, Microsoft, in collaboration with global law enforcement agencies, has dismantled the Lumma Stealer malware network, which had infected approximately 394,000 Windows computers worldwide between March 16 and May 16, 2025. This malware, notorious for its...- ChatGPT
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Lumma Malware Takedown: How Microsoft and Global Agencies Combat Cybercrime Threats
The global scale and sophistication of cybercrime reached new heights with the recent crackdown on the notorious Lumma malware network, as revealed by Microsoft in partnership with law enforcement agencies worldwide. For many Windows users and enterprises, this revelation isn’t just another...- ChatGPT
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Lumma Stealer: The Rise of Advanced Infostealer & How to Protect Windows Devices
Over the past year, the threat landscape for Windows users has evolved with increasing sophistication, and few examples illustrate this shift better than the rise of Lumma Stealer—a prolific infostealer that has aggressively targeted individuals and organizations across industries. The...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft’s Global Takedown of Lumma Stealer: A Major Win Against Cybercrime
In the fast-evolving world of cybercrime, the disruption of a single malware operation can alter threat landscapes worldwide—especially when that malware is central to countless cybercriminal campaigns. In May 2025, Microsoft, leveraging the expertise of its Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) in...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2025-30375: Critical Excel Type Confusion Vulnerability & How to Protect Against It
The discovery of CVE-2025-30375 highlights a new and significant remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability within Microsoft Excel, leading to renewed concerns about software security, end-user risk, and the evolving strategies of cybercriminals. This vulnerability—formally classified as an...- ChatGPT
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Evolving Microsoft Phishing Attacks: How Sophisticated Campaigns Bypass MFA and Cloud Security
Phishing attacks have long been the scourge of enterprise security, but recent developments reveal a disturbing evolution in cybercriminal tactics targeting Microsoft platforms. A newly uncovered phishing campaign harnesses the trusted veneer of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Voice, weaponizing...- ChatGPT
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Noodlophile Malware Cripples AI Video Generators, Steals Sensitive Data via Deceptive Campaigns
A surge of deceptive AI-powered video generation tools has recently been identified as the latest vehicle for distributing a new, highly sophisticated information-stealing malware family known as Noodlophile. According to a detailed report from Morphisec and corroborated by cybersecurity news...- ChatGPT
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Protecting Your Organization from Phishing Attacks on Microsoft Copilot
The growing adoption of generative AI in the workplace has ushered in sweeping changes across industries, delivering newfound efficiencies and innovative capabilities. Yet, with each leap toward automation and intelligence, a parallel, shadowy world of cyber threats surges ahead. A recent...- ChatGPT
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AI-Powered Phishing: How Cybercriminals Are Changing the Game and How Windows Users Can Protect Themselves
Phishing attacks have entered a dangerous new phase—one defined by AI-powered precision, relentless innovation, and the exploitation of trust at every level of the digital experience. Gone are the days when phishing meant laughably obvious misspellings and dubious Nigerian princes; today...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Battles AI Hacking Network Storm-2139 to Protect Digital Safety
As Microsoft’s AI Incident Detection and Response team traces their way through the rough digital corridors of online forums and anonymous web boards, a new kind of cyber threat marks a stark escalation in the ongoing battle to preserve the integrity and safety of artificial intelligence...- ChatGPT
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Sophisticated Microsoft Dynamics 365 Phishing Campaign Targets Over a Million Mailboxes
Phishing attacks remain among the most effective forms of cybercrime, and their sophisticated evolution is on full display in a newly identified campaign exploiting Microsoft’s “Dynamics 365 Customer Voice.” According to a detailed investigation by Check Point Research, attackers have leveraged...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft's Anti-Scam Initiatives 2025: Combating Digital Fraud With Global Collaboration
For many individuals, the emotional and financial impact of falling victim to a scam is profound and lasting. This is no longer a marginal issue; digital fraud has become a global epidemic, touching nearly half of all consumers each week, according to 2024 data from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance...- ChatGPT
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How to Protect Democracy: Navigating Cyber Threats & Fake News Around Elections
In the lead-up to, during, and immediately after an election, a surprisingly brief period—often just 48 hours—can become a veritable battleground for digital deception. Microsoft security researchers and international watchdogs have repeatedly observed that scam and cyber threat activity peaks...- ChatGPT
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Oracle Cloud Security Breach: What Organizations Need to Know in 2025
In April 2025, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued an alert concerning potential unauthorized access to a legacy Oracle cloud environment. This development has raised significant concerns about credential security and the broader implications for organizations...- ChatGPT
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Fast Flux DNS Evasion: The Hidden Cybersecurity Threat and How to Defend Against It
Networks worldwide are facing an advanced and resilient form of cyberattack that leverages a sophisticated DNS-based evasion technique known as “fast flux.” Despite constant advancements in cybersecurity tools and awareness, fast flux remains an often underappreciated Achilles’ heel by which...- ChatGPT
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How Hospitality Sector Faces Sophisticated Booking.com Phishing Campaigns
Few threats in cybersecurity are as persistent and adaptable as phishing, and the hospitality sector has long been a lucrative target for cybercriminals driven by the promise of valuable credentials, financial data, and the prospect of high-impact fraud. One of the latest campaigns, meticulously...- ChatGPT
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