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Alias “AlphaRaccoon” on Polymarket
A Google employee has been arrested in New York, accused of leveraging internal search data to generate millions in profits on the prediction market platform Polymarket.
Unencrypted Protocols
A look at the evolution of cybersecurity suggests that the nature of hacking in the early days of digitalization followed fundamentally different rules than it does in 2026.
506 Core Users
In a global coordinated operation, Europol has taken down the VPN service First VPN. Investigators monitored traffic data and identified thousands of users linked to criminal activity.
Investment scam
A new investigation uncovers deepfake manipulation and a network of 208 crypto scam sites. The financial damage runs into the millions.
Ransom paid?
The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims to have stolen nine million records and several terabytes of internal information. Medical technology company Medtronic confirms unauthorized system access, but remains silent on the ransom question.
Insurance company will likely cover the costs
Itron supplies utilities and municipalities worldwide with technology for power, gas and water grids. In mid-April, the company detected unauthorized access to its internal systems.
Spying campaign
Phishing attack on Signal: Who is behind the attacks on politicians and journalists? The trail leads to Russia, but officially the German federal government remains reserved.
Smart devices and the Internet of Things
Security authorities are warning that Chinese hackers are using infiltrated devices to spy on political figures and companies in a targeted manner. The threat also extends to private IT equipment and smart devices.
Data gone anyway
Companies that pay after an attack usually do not get their data back anyway. A new study reveals how unprepared small businesses are for ransomware and why the ransom trap is so dangerous.
Next.js develope
A Vercel employee granted a third-party AI tool full OAuth access to their corporate Google Workspace account. Attackers exploited that access and worked their way deep into the infrastructure of the company behind Next.js.
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