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OpenClaw AI assistant surge sparks major security fears
Last month
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malware
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phishing
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application security
A rapid surge in OpenClaw AI assistant use has left tens of thousands of exposed systems and a trail of hijacked tools and malicious add-ons.
Instagram denies breach after 17m user records leak
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Instagram denies a data breach after a dataset on 17m users appears on hacking forums, blaming old leak scraps and a fixed reset bug.
Ransomware attacks soar 63% in US, 67% in UK, says report
Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
A Malwarebytes report reveals a 63% surge in US ransomware attacks and a 67% rise in the UK. The US healthcare sector is particularly hard-hit, enduring 71% of global attacks.
11 new orgs join fight against insidious Stalkerware
Tue, 2nd Jun 2020
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malware
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cybersecurity
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malwarebytes
Founded last year, the Coalition Against Stalkerware brings together cybersecurity vendors, domestic violence organisations, and digital rights advocates.
Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers
Fri, 15th Jun 2018
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data protection
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data privacy
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apple
Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.
iPhone unlockers set a dangerous precedent for abuse, says security expert
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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encryption
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apple
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apple iphone
Apple's attempts to prevent iPhone unlocking have been circumvented by a third-party provider, potentially giving law enforcement access to sensitive data.
Petya ransomworm's rapid spread: What the experts know right now
Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
The Petya ransomware uses the EternalBlue exploit to not only infect files, but an entire system's drive. We get the latest from the experts.