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Nearly Half of Online Signups Now Fraudulent, Warns Okta

In a stark warning to organizations worldwide, identity and access management provider Okta has revealed that nearly half of all customer registrations in 2024 were fraudulent—with bots accounting for 46% of signup attempts.This insight comes from Okta’s latest Customer Identity Trends Report 2025, based on data from over 6,750 consumers and telemetry gathered from its Auth0 platform.AI-Powered Threats on the RiseAccording to the report, the rise in fraudulent signups marks a reversal from previous downward trends and is likely driven by AI-powered attack automation. Commenting on the findings, Stephen McDermid, CSO at Okta EMEA, warned:“We’re entering an era where we [...]

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Microsoft Introduces Free and Paid Options for Windows 10 Security Updates Ahead of 2025 End of Support

As Windows 10 approaches its official end of support (EOS) on October 14, 2025, Microsoft has announced new ways for users to continue receiving critical security updates, including free enrollment options through its Extended Security Updates (ESU) program. Historically, Microsoft has allowed users of previous Windows versions to enroll in ESU plans to keep their systems protected after EOS. With Windows 10, the company is doing the same—but this time, with more flexibility. What Are Extended Security Updates (ESU)? Once EOS hits, Microsoft will no longer provide free updates, security patches, or technical support for Windows 10. Users not ready [...]

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Rogue WordPress Plugin Campaign Targets Online Stores with Skimming and Credential Theft

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting WordPress websites through a fake plugin designed to skim credit cards, steal credentials, and monitor user behavior. The attack, discovered by the Wordfence Threat Intelligence Team, has been active since at least September 2023 and demonstrates an evolving level of technical complexity. A New Approach to WordPress Malware The malicious code was hidden inside a rogue WordPress plugin disguised to appear legitimate, including a version falsely named “WordPress Core.” Unlike previous malware campaigns, this one featured a live backend system hosted directly on infected websites — a tactic not previously observed [...]

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Echo Chamber: The Sophisticated Jailbreak Method Exploiting AI Language Models

Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a new and dangerously effective technique to bypass the safety mechanisms of large language models (LLMs) such as those developed by OpenAI and Google. The method, dubbed “Echo Chamber”, enables attackers to manipulate these models into producing harmful or policy-violating responses — even when robust safeguards are in place. According to a report by NeuralTrust shared with The Hacker News, Echo Chamber differs from traditional jailbreaks that rely on obfuscated text or clever wordplay. Instead, it leverages a subtle mix of semantic manipulation, indirect references, and multi-step reasoning to gradually erode a model’s resistance and [...]

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XDigo Malware Exploits Windows LNK Vulnerability in Targeted Attacks Across Eastern Europe

Cybersecurity analysts have identified a new strain of Go-based malware, named XDigo, actively used in targeted attacks against government organizations in Eastern Europe as of March 2025. According to HarfangLab, a French cybersecurity firm, attackers utilized malicious Windows shortcut (LNK) files in a multi-stage campaign to deploy XDigo. These attacks follow a familiar pattern attributed to a long-standing espionage group known as XDSpy, which has been active since 2011 and is known for targeting government agencies across Eastern Europe and the Balkans. In recent years, organizations in Russia and Moldova have been repeatedly targeted through malware campaigns deploying tools like [...]

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How to Securely Connect Django to AWS S3 — Two Recommended Approaches — Secure Setup Guide

When deploying Django apps on AWS, securely managing your access to S3 is critical. Hardcoding credentials is a major security risk. Fortunately, AWS provides two safe and effective ways to authenticate your backend when interacting with S3: 🔐 Two Secure Options to Access S3 from Django Option Description Best For Security 1. Environment Variables (env vars) You define your AWS keys directly in Elastic Beanstalk as environment variables Quick setup, staging/dev environments Secure (if access to EB is restricted) 2. IAM Role Attached to EC2 (Instance Profile) EC2 instances automatically receive short-lived credentials using IAM Roles Production environments, high compliance [...]

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EchoLeak: Critical Zero-Click Vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot Exposes Sensitive Data Without User Interaction

A newly discovered threat called EchoLeak has been classified as a zero-click vulnerability affecting Microsoft 365 Copilot, allowing threat actors to exfiltrate sensitive internal data without any user interaction. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-32711 with a critical CVSS score of 9.3. Microsoft has already patched the issue as part of the June 2025 security updates. While there’s no evidence of active exploitation in the wild, the design flaw behind EchoLeak poses a serious risk to businesses using AI-powered productivity tools. What is EchoLeak and How Does It Work? EchoLeak exploits a design issue called LLM Scope Violation, discovered by [...]

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Meta and Oakley Launch New Smart Glasses Designed for Performance and Style

After months of speculation, Meta has officially revealed its latest wearable tech: a new line of smart glasses developed in collaboration with Oakley. The launch marks a major step forward for Meta in the smart eyewear space, introducing upgraded hardware and a sport-focused design. These new glasses, inspired by Oakley’s HSTN (pronounced “how-stuhn”) frame style, offer twice the battery life of the previous Meta Ray-Ban models and come equipped with a front-facing camera capable of recording in 3K resolution. Described by Meta as their “first product for both athletes and fans,” the glasses blend performance with everyday utility. The limited-edition [...]

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Cybersecurity
Nearly Half of Online Signups Now Fraudulent, Warns Okta

In a stark warning to organizations worldwide, identity and access management provider Okta has revealed [...]

Microsoft Introduces Free and Paid Options for Windows 10 Security Updates Ahead of 2025 End of Support

As Windows 10 approaches its official end of support (EOS) on October 14, 2025, Microsoft [...]

Rogue WordPress Plugin Campaign Targets Online Stores with Skimming and Credential Theft

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting WordPress websites through a fake plugin [...]

Echo Chamber: The Sophisticated Jailbreak Method Exploiting AI Language Models

Cybersecurity researchers are warning about a new and dangerously effective technique to bypass the safety [...]

XDigo Malware Exploits Windows LNK Vulnerability in Targeted Attacks Across Eastern Europe

Cybersecurity analysts have identified a new strain of Go-based malware, named XDigo, actively used in [...]

How to Securely Connect Django to AWS S3 — Two Recommended Approaches — Secure Setup Guide

When deploying Django apps on AWS, securely managing your access to S3 is critical. Hardcoding [...]

How to Share Your Wi-Fi Quickly and Securely?

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Credential Security When Working with Remote Collaborators

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How to Fix the ‘502 Bad Gateway’ Error in Django Deployed on AWS Elastic Beanstalk

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Setting Up a React Frontend on Amazon S3 and CloudFront

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Tutorial #1: Create a Local Variable on Your System

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How to Install VirtualBox 2020

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How to Connect to PostgreSQL (psql) from Your Local Computer to an AWS RDS

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How to Deploy a React App on AWS S3 and CloudFront

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Tutorial: Deploying an AWS Lambda Function with Dependencies, Environment Variables, and Refresh Token Using the AWS Console

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Missing a Temporary Directory’ Error in WordPress: Causes and Solution on Servers with VestaCP

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How We Connect a WhatsApp Chatbot to a Medical System Without an API

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Deploying an AWS Lambda Function with Dependencies, Environment Variables, and a Refresh Token (via AWS Console)

1. Create the Function in AWS Lambda Step 1: Access the Lambda Console Step 2: [...]