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Bitwarden launches “Cupid Vault” — a free 2-person encrypted vault for secure password sharing.
Isolated vault.
Fingerprint verification.
Revocable access.
Limited to 2 users.
Is this a safer way to share credentials with trusted contacts?

#CyberSecurity #Bitwarden #Encryption #PasswordManager
February 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM
A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested in the Netherlands over alleged involvement in the JokerOTP password-stealing bot.
The tool reportedly bypassed SMS-based 2FA through automated phishing calls
28,000+ uses. 13 countries. Multi-million dollar fraud
#CyberSecurity #InfoSec #OTP #MFA #CyberCrime
February 13, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Full Article: www.technadu.com/malicious-ch...

Do you regularly audit the browser extensions in your environment? Comment your opinion below.
#Cybersecurity #BrowserSecurity #ChromeExtensions #AIThreats #DataProtection
Malicious Chrome Extensions: AiFrame Exploits AI Popularity, Another Steals Meta Business Suite Data
Novel malicious Google Chrome extensions include fake AI tools and Meta Business Suite data scrapers that compromise Chrome users.
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February 13, 2026 at 2:12 PM
260k+ users hit by malicious Chrome extensions posing as AI assistants.

“AiFrame” used hidden iframes to scrape Gmail & control sessions.

Another extension stole Meta Business Suite 2FA data.

Browser extensions = growing attack surface.

#Cybersecurity #Chrome #AI
February 13, 2026 at 2:12 PM
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Do you think AI significantly changes the threat landscape, or does it simply accelerate existing tactics? Comment your opinion below.
#Cybersecurity #AI #CyberEspionage #ThreatIntel #APT #TechNews
State-Backed Hackers Use Gemini AI for Cyberattacks Aimed at Cyber Espionage: Google Report
Google reports new cyber espionage threats, with state-backed hackers using Gemini AI for reconnaissance and code generation.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Google says state-backed hackers used Gemini AI for reconnaissance, vulnerability analysis, phishing & malware support.
Actors linked to DPRK, Iran, China & Russia cited. Accounts disabled.

Is generative AI reshaping cyber espionage? #Cybersecurity #AI #APT
February 13, 2026 at 1:35 PM
The U.S. wants deeper cyber partnerships to send a “coordinated, strategic message” to adversaries.
Speaking at Munich Cyber Security Conference, Sean Cairncross stressed that resilience isn’t enough - coordinated action must raise the cost of attacks.
#CyberSecurity #CyberPolicy #DigitalSecurity
February 13, 2026 at 11:28 AM
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What standards should industry events apply when controversies arise? Comment your opinion below.
#Cybersecurity #InfoSec #BlackHat #TechNews #Governance
Hacker Linked to Epstein Removed from Black Hat Conference: Vincenzo Iozzo Scrubbed from the Website
Vincenzo Iozzo was removed from the Black Hat review board soon after DOJ documents revealed his connections to Jeffrey Epstein.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
Black Hat scrubbed Vincenzo Iozzo from its review board after DOJ documents linked him to Jeffrey Epstein.
Iozzo denies wrongdoing. Code Blue cites timing coincidence.

What standards should security conferences apply in controversies?

#Cybersecurity #InfoSec
February 13, 2026 at 10:26 AM
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Do you trust RAM-only VPN servers more than traditional setups? Comment your opinion below.
#VPN #OnlinePrivacy #Cybersecurity #DataProtection #TechNews
Windscribe Confirms Dutch Authorities Seized One of Its VPN Servers
Windscribe seized Dutch server incident highlights RAM-only design, no-logs policy, and audit history, ensuring user data remains protected.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Windscribe confirms Dutch authorities seized one of its VPN servers - but says there’s no privacy risk.
RAM-only setup means no stored logs. Power off = data gone.

Should RAM-only infrastructure be mandatory for privacy-focused VPNs?

#VPN #Privacy #Cybersecurity
February 13, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Full Article: www.technadu.com/pixel-vpn-qu...

Do you think better interface design leads to better security behavior? Comment your opinion below.
#Google #PixelVPN #Privacy #MobileSecurity #TechUpdate #Cybersecurity
Pixel VPN by Google Update Makes It Easier to Check Your VPN Status at a Glance
Pixel VPN Quick Settings update adds live connection status in tile, reducing extra taps & improving everyday VPN visibility on devices.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Pixel VPN by Google adds live connection status to the 2x1 Quick Settings tile.
Now shows: Connected, Paused, Connecting… or Can’t connect.
Rolling out in v2025.12.19.x for Pixel 7+.

Small UX change - big impact on security habits?

#Pixel #VPN #Privacy #Cybersecurity
February 13, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Full article: www.technadu.com/nordvpn-thre...

What’s your take on enterprise threat intel being embedded into consumer VPN services?
Comment your opinion below.
#CyberSecurity #NordVPN #CrowdStrike #OnlineSafety #ThreatIntelligence #PrivacyProtection
NordVPN Boosts Threat Protection Pro™ with CrowdStrike Intelligence to Strengthen Online Safety
NordVPN Threat Protection Pro now integrates CrowdStrike intelligence, improving malware, phishing & malicious site detection automatically.
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February 13, 2026 at 7:41 AM
NordVPN adds CrowdStrike Threat Intelligence to Threat Protection Pro™.
Tracks 265+ global threat groups.
Stronger phishing & malware detection.
No user action required.
Enterprise-grade threat intel meets consumer VPN security.

#CyberSecurity #NordVPN #ThreatIntelligence #OnlineSafety
February 13, 2026 at 7:41 AM
AI agents are reshaping enterprise workflows - & the attack surface.
Proofpoint has acquired Acuvity to expand AI-native visibility, governance, and runtime protection.
The focus: securing the agentic workspace - where humans, data, & AI intersect...
#AISecurity #CyberSecurity #AgenticAI #TechPolicy
February 13, 2026 at 6:32 AM
🚨 Healthcare data breach impacts 626,540 people.
ApolloMD confirms hackers accessed PHI + SSNs during a May intrusion.

Attack claimed by Qilin ransomware group.
Healthcare continues to face sustained ransomware pressure...

#DataBreach #HealthcareSecurity #Ransomware #Infosec #TechNadu
February 12, 2026 at 5:40 PM
⚖️ Former NJ teacher pleads guilty in federal child exploitation case.

HSI recovered 100+ images and 75+ videos during a 2025 search.

Case brought under Project Safe Childhood.
Sentencing scheduled for 2026...

#CyberCrime #ChildProtection #DigitalForensics #LawEnforcement #TechNadu
February 12, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Full Article: www.technadu.com/poisoning-of...

As AI assistants become embedded in productivity tools, how should we secure their memory and input layers?
Comment your opinion below.
#ArtificialIntelligence #CyberSecurity #LLMSecurity #PromptInjection #Microsoft #AITrust
Poisoning of AI Buttons for Recommendations Rise as Attackers Hide Instructions in Over 50 Web Links, Microsoft Warns
Microsoft issues an AI security warning about recommendation poisoning, in which hidden prompts in links lead to manipulated AI outputs and memory bias.
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February 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Attackers are hiding prompts inside “Summarize with AI” links.
Microsoft warns this can manipulate outputs and even poison long-term AI memory.
50+ malicious prompt patterns found.
AI memory integrity matters.

#AI #CyberSecurity #PromptInjection #LLM
February 12, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Full Article: www.technadu.com/russia-restr...

What’s your take on governments restricting foreign messaging platforms?
Comment your opinion below.
#Telegram #Russia #DigitalPolicy #InternetGovernance #CyberSecurity #TechNews
Russia Restricts Telegram Access to Promote State-Controlled App Max, Potential Fines Exceed $820,000
Russia's communication regulator is slowing down Telegram, citing legal non-compliance, while promoting its own state-controlled messaging app, Max.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Russia is deliberately slowing Telegram, impacting ~90M users.
Courts threaten $820K+ in fines while promoting state-backed app “Max.”
Platform compliance or information control?

#Telegram #Russia #DigitalPolicy #InternetFreedom
February 12, 2026 at 2:34 PM
Full Article: www.technadu.com/malicious-ou...

Should SaaS ecosystems implement continuous validation for third-party integrations?
Comment your thoughts below.
#CyberSecurity #Microsoft365 #EmailSecurity #PhishingAttack #SupplyChainRisk
Malicious Outlook Add-In 'AgreeToSteal' Compromises 4,000 Accounts via Subdomain Takeover
A malicious Outlook add-in named 'AgreeToSteal' compromised 4,000 accounts by exploiting abandoned infrastructure in a phishing attack.
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February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
A malicious Outlook add-in compromised 4,000+ accounts via subdomain takeover.

Signed manifest. Hijacked external URL. Fake Microsoft login inside Outlook.

Credentials + credit card data stolen.
Architectural weakness in add-in validation.

#CyberSecurity #Microsoft365 #Phishing
February 12, 2026 at 2:02 PM
That “Summarize with AI” link might be shaping your assistant’s future recommendations
Microsoft researchers tracked AI memory poisoning across 14 industries.
One-click prompt injection can persist in assistant memory.
Check your settings.
#AIsecurity #MemoryPoisoning #CyberSecurity #PromptInjection
February 12, 2026 at 1:26 PM