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Keeping the digital realm secure with cutting-edge technology. Sharing insights and knowledge on #AI, #Cybersecurity, and the future of #tech.
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Key detail: it blocks recovery.The payload tampers with %WinDir%\System32\drivers\etc\hosts so eScan can’t reach updates. If you run eScan: search for the CorelDefrag scheduled task + unusual PowerShell/AMSI-bypass + that HOSTS change. (Kaspersky Securelist)
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eScan confirms update server breached to push malicious update
MicroWorld Technologies, the maker of the eScan antivirus product, has confirmed that one of its update servers was breached and used to distribute an unauthorized update later analyzed as malicious t...
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February 2, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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ICYMI
Jan 20, 2026: eScan updater was abused (~2h, regional cluster) to deliver trojanized Reload.exe.
Hunt now: HOSTS file edits blocking updates + scheduled task CorelDefrag + PowerShell/AMSI-bypass behavior. Block known C2. #infosec
February 2, 2026 at 1:19 PM
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ICYM what I been trying to tell people for the last 5 years. Happy New Years Eve 🥳
Put your seatbelts on for 2026 😎
transmitter.ieee.org/iot-2026/
Impact of Technology 2026
Impact of Technology 2026
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December 31, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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MITRE shares 2025's top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses
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MITRE shares 2025's top 25 most dangerous software weaknesses
MITRE has shared this year's top 25 list of the most dangerous software weaknesses behind over 39,000 security vulnerabilities disclosed between June 2024 and June 2025.
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December 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Breaking: MITRE just dropped the 2025 CWE Top 25 Most Dangerous Software Weaknesses!

XSS holds #1 for the 4th year straight, but memory safety bugs are surging (Out-of-bounds Write now #2 🔥) and authorization flaws are climbing fast.
December 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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Devs & Sec teams: Time to prioritize these in your code & scans!
Which one surprises you most? Reply below! 👇
December 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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#CyberSecurity #AppSec #CWE2025

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December 12, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Noninvasive imaging could replace finger pricks for people with diabetes
MIT engineers show they can accurately measure blood glucose by shining near-infrared light on the skin.
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Noninvasive imaging could replace finger pricks for people with diabetes
A noninvasive method for measuring blood glucose levels, developed at MIT, could save diabetes patients from having to prick their fingers several times a day. The device uses Raman spectroscopy to me...
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December 4, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Marquis data breach impacts over 74 US banks, credit unions
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Marquis data breach impacts over 74 US banks, credit unions
Financial software provider Marquis Software Solutions is warning that it suffered a data breach that impacted dozens of banks and credit unions across the US.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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GreyNoise launches free scanner to check if you're part of a botnet
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GreyNoise launches free scanner to check if you're part of a botnet
GreyNoise Labs has launched a free tool called GreyNoise IP Check that lets users check if their IP address has been observed in malicious scanning operations, like botnet and residential proxy networ...
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November 28, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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OnSolve CodeRED cyberattack disrupts emergency alert systems nationwide
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OnSolve CodeRED cyberattack disrupts emergency alert systems nationwide
Risk management company Crisis24 has confirmed its OnSolve CodeRED platform suffered a cyberattack that disrupted emergency notification systems used by state and local governments, police departments...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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WhatsApp API flaw let researchers scrape 3.5 billion accounts
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WhatsApp API flaw let researchers scrape 3.5 billion accounts
Researchers compiled a list of 3.5 billion WhatsApp mobile phone numbers and associated personal information by abusing a contact-discovery API that lacked rate limiting.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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Is the promise of jobs worth all the water and chemicals it takes to manufacture chips in the Arizona desert?

Read more from @justcalma.bsky.social:
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A Verge headline reads "Phoenix is the new Silicon Valley". A photo illustration depicts a gloved hand holding a microchip, looming over an orange desert landscape
November 21, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Wi-Fi Signals Can Be Used to Detect Your Heartbeat The advance opens up new contactless heart-monitoring possibilities
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AI-Powered Wi-Fi Heart Monitoring Is Here
Can Wi-Fi signals really track your heartbeat? Dive into the world of Pulse-Fi and find out how it works without wearables.
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November 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Lol
November 14, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Inside Quantum Computers: Superconductors, Scaling & the Future youtu.be/aR2qIH3aEK4?...
Inside Quantum Computers: Superconductors, Scaling & the Future
YouTube video by IBM Research
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October 31, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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GlassWorm malware returns on OpenVSX with 3 new VSCode extensions

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GlassWorm malware returns on OpenVSX with 3 new VSCode extensions
The GlassWorm malware campaign, which impacted the OpenVSX and Visual Studio Code marketplaces last month, has returned with three new VSCode extensions that have already been downloaded over 10,000 t...
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November 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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Inside Quantum Computers: Superconductors, Scaling & the Future youtu.be/aR2qIH3aEK4?...
Inside Quantum Computers: Superconductors, Scaling & the Future
YouTube video by IBM Research
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October 31, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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AI Agents Are the New Target for Cybercriminals
AI Agents Are the New Target for Cybercriminals
Attackers now hide prompts for AI agents inside emails, invisible to the human. Here's how to protect yourself.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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ICTP-IBM Quantum Computing Prize www.ictp.it/news/2025/10...
ICTP-IBM Quantum Computing Prize | ICTP
The call for nominations for the new ICTP-IBM Richard Feynman Prize in Quantum Computing is now open. Nominations should be submitted online at https://e-applications.ictp.it/applicant/login/4259; sel...
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October 29, 2025 at 1:43 AM
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Applications of Quantum Networks
A fully functional quantum internet paired with large-scale quantum computers will open numerous possibilities for science and security a
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August 28, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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Quantum computing disrupts cybersecurity: From fixed to probabilistic models, we must evolve encryption, risk assessment, and threat detection to build adaptive, quantum-resilient digital defenses. 🔐🔬 #QuantumSecurity
August 28, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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How to Land a Job in Quantum Computing Break into the field with these five tips
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How to Break Into the Quantum Computing Industry
Quantum computing is creating new career paths for engineers across disciplines.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Ada Lovelace Day: Why we're still talking about her
Lovelace is a controversial figure in the history of computing. Here's why she still matters.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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Building your data analyst career in 2025? Focus on mastering SQL & Python for data manipulation, dive into Hypothesis Testing & EDA for problem-solving, and harness Power BI & Seaborn to tell compelling data stories. Blend tech skills with storytelling for success! 📊 #DataScience #CareerTips
September 8, 2025 at 4:22 PM