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5 February 2026 at 19:35
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Critical n8n flaws discovered - here's how to stay safe
5 February 2026 at 17:05
A previously published patch left a gaping hole that crooks will happily exploit.
Startups, listen up: Proton says you're not "too small" to be hacked
5 February 2026 at 16:55
Proton's latest report shatters the myth that hackers only target big banks, urging European startups to "build in private" before it's too late.
NGINX servers hijacked in global campaign to redirect traffic
5 February 2026 at 16:25
Redirected traffic can be abused in multiple ways and victims would never know.
Dangerous new malware exploits WinRAR flaw - here's what we know
5 February 2026 at 15:15
A Chinese state-sponsored actor was seen exploiting a WinRAR bug, soon after the Russians.
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- Your email is about to get an AI-powered security boost - ExpressVPN launches new email protection and privacy tool for the new world of AI attacks
Your email is about to get an AI-powered security boost - ExpressVPN launches new email protection and privacy tool for the new world of AI attacks
5 February 2026 at 15:00
ExpressMailGuard allows unlimited email aliases, automated filtering, and cross-device management.
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- 'The best way to protect user data is not to collect it in the first place' - top VPN maker reveals ExpressAI, possibly the most secure and safe AI platform around right now
'The best way to protect user data is not to collect it in the first place' - top VPN maker reveals ExpressAI, possibly the most secure and safe AI platform around right now
5 February 2026 at 15:00
ExpressAI brings privacy-first AI by applying VPN-level encryption, secure enclaves, and zero data collection, allowing safe AI interactions globally.
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- ExpressVPN unveils new standalone password manager – ExpressKeys is now available for iOS and Android
ExpressVPN unveils new standalone password manager – ExpressKeys is now available for iOS and Android
5 February 2026 at 15:00
ExpressVPN has introduced a dedicated password manager app, ExpressKeys.
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- Personal data stolen during Harvard and UPenn data breaches leaked online - over a million details, including emails, home addresses and more, all published
Personal data stolen during Harvard and UPenn data breaches leaked online - over a million details, including emails, home addresses and more, all published
5 February 2026 at 14:25
Negotiations were unsuccessful, so ShinyHunters decided to leak everything.
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- Blink's new compact camera takes home security to the next level with 4x zoom, improved night vision and more
Blink's new compact camera takes home security to the next level with 4x zoom, improved night vision and more
5 February 2026 at 13:10
This compact, weather-resistant camera punches well above its weight, particularly if you sign up for a Blink subscription.
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- Even McDonald's thinks you need to change your passwords - especially if they're burger-related
Even McDonald's thinks you need to change your passwords - especially if they're burger-related
4 February 2026 at 22:25
McDonald warns common passwords like 'bigmac' and 'happymeal' remain highly vulnerable, urging stronger, randomized credentials for all users.
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- Massive Chinese data breach allegedly spills 8.7 billion records - here's what we know
Massive Chinese data breach allegedly spills 8.7 billion records - here's what we know
4 February 2026 at 20:35
Someone kept a gigantic database unlocked on the internet, allowing researchers (and likely, hackers, too) to find it.
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- More than 40,000 WordPress sites affected by new malware flaw - find out if you're affected
More than 40,000 WordPress sites affected by new malware flaw - find out if you're affected
4 February 2026 at 19:35
A popular WordPress quiz plugin can be abused to mount SQL injection attacks, but a patch is available.
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- 'A bet for the future of cybersecurity' – Nord Security hits 400 patents as race for solutions against next-gen threats heats up
'A bet for the future of cybersecurity' – Nord Security hits 400 patents as race for solutions against next-gen threats heats up
4 February 2026 at 17:50
Nord Security has quadrupled its patent count since 2023, signaling a massive shift towards post-quantum encryption and AI-driven threat detection to future-proof its privacy tools.
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- 'A violation of fundamental rights' – Civil society calls on Switzerland to abandon data retention proposals
'A violation of fundamental rights' – Civil society calls on Switzerland to abandon data retention proposals
4 February 2026 at 17:37
Switzerland wants to expand its surveillance law and require VPNs, messaging apps, social media platforms, and other online services to collect data to help identify their users.
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- Microsoft warns infostealer malware is 'rapidly expanding beyond traditional Windows-focused campaigns' and targeting Mac devices
Microsoft warns infostealer malware is 'rapidly expanding beyond traditional Windows-focused campaigns' and targeting Mac devices
4 February 2026 at 17:05
Hackers are increasingly targeting macOS users with social engineering and infostealers, Microsoft warns.
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- Linux users report Microsoft's Visual Studio Code Snap package isn't actually deleting files
Linux users report Microsoft's Visual Studio Code Snap package isn't actually deleting files
4 February 2026 at 16:20
Many users have run out of disk space entirely, and a patch is nowhere in sight.
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- Coinbase reveals insider breach did take place, customer info compromised
Coinbase reveals insider breach did take place, customer info compromised
4 February 2026 at 15:10
Info on roughly 30 people was exposed in a new insider incident at Coinbase.
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- A new Apple Pay scam is hitting millions – here's how to spot fake 'unusual activity' messages before it's too late
A new Apple Pay scam is hitting millions – here's how to spot fake 'unusual activity' messages before it's too late
4 February 2026 at 13:56
An Apple Pay scam uses urgency to panic Apple users into handing over their accounts.
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- Moltbot is now OpenClaw - but watch out, malicious 'skills' are still trying to trick victims into spreading malware
Moltbot is now OpenClaw - but watch out, malicious 'skills' are still trying to trick victims into spreading malware
4 February 2026 at 01:20
OpenClaw, formerly Clawdbot and Moltbot, faces malware attacks as fake skills and extensions exploit trust in local AI tools.
