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When Malware Hides in Videos! The PixelCode Technique Breaks the Rules
How a simple Visual Studio Code file can become a backdoor for state-run hackers
Khaby Lame is selling the rights to his digital identity for $900 million. But there’s reason to think.
CISA alert: Exploit underway against VMware vCenter. Risk of RCE without authentication.
“I Stole 120,000 Bitcoins”: The Confession of the Bitfinex Hacker Who Now Wants to Defend Cyberspace
NoName057(16) hits Italy 487 times in the last 3 months: the DDoS wave does not stop
NexPhone: Three operating systems in your pocket! The phone that challenges the very concept of a PC.
BlueNoroff: The Hacker Group Revolutionizing Cybercrime
Nearly 2,000 bugs in 100 dating apps: How your data can be stolen
MacSync: The macOS malware that empties your wallet… after weeks
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China Regulates AI Chatbots with Human-like Interaction Cyber News

China Regulates AI Chatbots with Human-like Interaction

Chatbots are everywhere now. We've all encountered those virtual assistants that answer our questions, provide us with information, and sometimes...
Redazione RHC - 1 January 2026
The Dark Side of AI Rights: Why Experts Are Urging Caution Cyber News

The Dark Side of AI Rights: Why Experts Are Urging Caution

As artificial intelligence develops, the debate over its status and the limits of what is permissible is becoming increasingly heated....
Redazione RHC - 1 January 2026
EU’s Child Sexual Abuse Regulation: Balancing Safety and Digital Rights Culture

EU’s Child Sexual Abuse Regulation: Balancing Safety and Digital Rights

Before delving into the analysis, it is worth pointing out that this contribution is the first part of a more...
Paolo Galdieri - 1 January 2026
AI Systems Vulnerable to Attacks: Experts Warn of New Threats Cyber News

AI Systems Vulnerable to Attacks: Experts Warn of New Threats

At the recent Chaos Communication Congress in Germany, a new alarm was raised about the threats posed by artificial intelligence...
Sandro Sana - 1 January 2026
China Boosts AI Education with New Strategy to Prepare Students for Digital Age Cyber News

China Boosts AI Education with New Strategy to Prepare Students for Digital Age

China's Ministry of Education has announced a structured strengthening of artificial intelligence education , differentiated according to different school levels,...
Redazione RHC - 31 December 2025
Finland Seizes Ship in Cable Damage Probe, Cites Security Threat Cyber News

Finland Seizes Ship in Cable Damage Probe, Cites Security Threat

On Wednesday, December 31, Finnish authorities seized a cargo ship believed to be involved in the damage to an undersea...
Redazione RHC - 31 December 2025
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FortiGate Vulnerability Exploited: Update Now to Prevent SSO Attacks

Threat actors began actively exploiting the high-severity vulnerabilities shortly after the vendor disclosed them to bypass authentication on FortiGate devices. A recent report from Arctic Wolf reveals that, as of...

- December 16th, 2025

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Shannon: Autonomous Penetration Testing with AI

Shannon acts as a penetration tester who doesn't just report vulnerabilities, but launches actual exploits. Shannon's goal is to breach your web application's security before anyone with malicious intent can....

- December 15th, 2025

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Protecting Loved Ones from Scams and Financial Abuse

Hi guys,My name is Giorgio , I'm 58 years old, I've always worked as an administrative technician, and in life, I've always been the " rational " one in the...

- December 15th, 2025

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Critical Windows Vulnerability CVE-2025-59230 Exposed

Windows services dedicated to remote connections have always been an inexhaustible source of "satisfaction" for those involved in cybersecurity, revealing vulnerabilities of enormous impact. Among the most famous examples is...

- December 15th, 2025

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Women in Cybersecurity: Breaking Down Barriers and Stereotypes

The scene is always the same: monitors lit, dashboards full of alerts, logs scrolling too quickly, an anxious customer on the other end of the call. You sit down, look...

- December 15th, 2025

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Storm-0249 Uses DLL Sideloading in Highly Targeted Attacks

A well-known initial access broker (IAB) called " Storm-0249 " has changed its operational strategies, using phishing campaigns as well as highly targeted attacks, which exploit the very security tools...

- December 15th, 2025

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VS Code Extensions Infected with Sophisticated Malware via Typosquatting

A sophisticated malware campaign has been detected within the Visual Studio Code (VS Code) marketplace. Researchers at ReversingLabs (RL) have identified 19 malicious extensions that successfully evaded standard detection methods...

- December 15th, 2025

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NVIDIA Merlin Security Update: Fixing High-Severity Vulnerabilities

NVIDIA has released a significant security update for its Merlin framework, addressing several high-severity vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could allow attackers to execute malicious code or alter sensitive data within AI...

- December 15th, 2025

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How Profanity Varies Across Social Media and Cultures

Americans are the most likely to swear on social media, but Australians are more creative in their use of the infamous "f" swear word. This is the conclusion reached by...

- December 15th, 2025

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GhostFrame Phishing Kit: New Stealthy PhaaS Threat Emerges

Barracuda has released details of a new stealthy, evasive phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) kit that hides malicious content within web page iframes to evade detection and maximize resilience. This is the first...

- December 14th, 2025

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