Cybersecurity

Deutsche Welle Jun 10

EU Response to Asian Cyber Scams Lags Behind Other Regions

A report highlights significant financial losses for Europeans due to online scams, with the EU's response being slower than that of the US, UK, and China in addressing the Southeast Asian networks involved. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of the EU's measures against such cyber threats.

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Deutsche Welle Jun 10

EU Faces Challenges in Addressing Rising Online Scam Losses

A report highlights that Europeans are losing significant amounts of money to online scams, with the EU's response lagging behind other regions such as the US, UK, and China. The focus is on the Southeast Asian networks that are frequently involved in these scams.

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The Hill Jun 09

Meta files contempt motion against NSO Group for alleged WhatsApp hacking attempts

Meta has accused NSO Group of breaching a court order related to phishing attempts on WhatsApp. The company has filed a motion in federal court seeking to hold NSO Group in contempt for its alleged involvement in hacking efforts targeting WhatsApp users.

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Ars Technica Jun 09

Microsoft Releases Fixes for Two High-Severity Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

On June 9, 2026, Microsoft addressed two high-severity zero-day vulnerabilities disclosed by researcher Nightmare Eclipse. The researcher claims that the disclosures followed a breakdown in an agreement with Microsoft regarding vulnerability discussions.

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Axios Jun 09

Anthropic and OpenAI Develop Selective Access Strategies for AI Models

Anthropic and OpenAI are implementing selective access strategies for their advanced AI models, aiming to control their use in cybersecurity. Anthropic's Fable 5 model will be available to the public with certain safeguards, while OpenAI continues to vet users for access to its models. This approach allows both companies to manage the deployment of their technologies while exploring monetization opportunities.

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TechCrunch Jun 09

CISA Issues Urgent Directive for Federal Agencies to Address VPN Vulnerability

CISA has instructed federal agencies to rectify a VPN vulnerability within three days due to ongoing exploitation by hackers. Check Point reported that this flaw has allowed unauthorized access to numerous organizations.

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Ars Technica Jun 09

High-severity vulnerability in Linux identified due to coding error

Researchers have discovered a high-severity vulnerability in Linux, tracked as CVE-2026-23111, which allows unprivileged users to escalate their privileges to root due to a single character error in the kernel's nf_tables subsystem. This vulnerability can be exploited through a use-after-free condition.

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Ars Technica Jun 09

High-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel identified

A significant vulnerability in the Linux kernel, identified as CVE-2026-23111, allows untrusted users to escalate privileges to root due to a single erroneous character in the nf_tables subsystem. This flaw can be exploited by unprivileged users to gain unauthorized access.

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Ars Technica Jun 08

Meta accuses NSO Group of violating court order regarding WhatsApp

Meta has accused NSO Group of violating a court order that prevents it from targeting WhatsApp users. The company claims to have disrupted phishing attempts linked to NSO and is seeking legal action to hold NSO in contempt of court. NSO is known for its Pegasus spyware and was blacklisted by the US government in 2021.

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New York Times — Politics Jun 08

Meta Reports Targeting of WhatsApp Users by NSO Group

Meta Platforms Inc. has stated that NSO Group has targeted WhatsApp users, raising concerns about the unregulated spyware industry. This incident highlights ongoing issues related to user privacy and security in the context of spyware use by authoritarian regimes.

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Ars Technica Jun 08

Microsoft Open Source Packages Compromised with Credential-Stealing Code

Microsoft's open source packages were compromised with credential-stealing code, affecting 73 packages that were flagged by GitHub's automated systems. The company has acknowledged the issue and is investigating the malicious content.

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Axios Jun 08

Anthropic's Mythos can convert software vulnerabilities into exploits quickly

Anthropic's Mythos Preview can quickly convert software vulnerabilities into working exploits, potentially reducing the time between disclosure and patching. In tests, Mythos produced exploits for vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox and the Microsoft Windows kernel within hours. The findings highlight the risks posed by AI in cybersecurity.

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The Verge Jun 08

Meta Reports Over 20,000 Instagram Accounts Compromised Due to AI Chatbot Bug

Meta has reported that over 20,000 Instagram accounts were compromised due to a bug in its AI support chatbot. The bug allowed unauthorized password resets without proper email verification.

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Al Jazeera English Jun 08

Meta announces legal action against NSO Group over phishing attempts

Meta Platforms is initiating legal proceedings against NSO Group, citing disruptions of phishing attempts associated with the company. NSO has been blacklisted by the US for security issues.

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TechCrunch Jun 05

Google and FBI alert on ransomware group using fake IT workers for data theft

The FBI and Google have issued a warning regarding the Silent Ransom Group, which has been deploying fake IT workers to infiltrate law firms. The group has been involved in data theft through the use of USB drives and remote access tools.

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TechCrunch Jun 05

NSA reportedly preparing Anthropic's Mythos for cyber operations

The NSA is said to be preparing Anthropic's Mythos for potential use in cyber operations. This move occurs in light of a federal ban on employing the AI model maker.

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Ars Technica Jun 04

Estonian Language Institute Releases Benchmark for LLMs on Propaganda Resistance

The Estonian Language Institute has launched a benchmark to assess large language models' ability to resist Russian propaganda. This initiative aims to address concerns about the potential spread of misleading narratives by evaluating LLMs across various categories of Russian influence operations.

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Ars Technica Jun 04

Dashlane reports on coordinated hacking campaign targeting user password vaults

Dashlane has reported a coordinated hacking campaign that targeted its users to recover encrypted password vaults. The attack exploited device enrollment mechanisms, resulting in fewer than 20 vaults being downloaded before the operation was shut down.

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Ars Technica Jun 04

Data Breach at Columbia University Affects Unaffiliated Individuals

Columbia University experienced a data breach in June 2025, compromising the personal information of 1.8 million individuals, including Social Security numbers. Many affected individuals have no ties to the university, and the breach has raised concerns about data security and privacy.

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Ars Technica Jun 03

Dashlane reports theft of 20 encrypted user vaults following brute force attack

Dashlane announced that 20 encrypted user vaults were stolen in a brute force attack that started on May 31, 2026. The attackers aimed to bypass two-factor authentication to gain access to user accounts.

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