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  • Hackers Hijack Blender 3D Assets to Deploy StealC V2 Data-Stealing Malware

    Hackers Hijack Blender 3D Assets to Deploy StealC V2 Data-Stealing Malware

    Cybersecurity experts reveal a new campaign leveraging Blender 3D assets to spread a dangerous info-stealing malware. This operation has been active for at least six months. Malicious .blend files are being planted on popular platforms like CGTrader. Users unknowingly download these files, which contain embedded Python scripts. Upon opening in Blender, these scripts automatically execute…

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  • Lithuania Jails Ukrainian for Carrying Out Arson Attack Blamed on Russia

    Lithuania Jails Ukrainian for Carrying Out Arson Attack Blamed on Russia

    A court in Lithuania has sentenced a young Ukrainian man, Danylo Bardadym, to three years and four months in prison for an arson attack at an IKEA store in Vilnius, which was declared an ‘act of terrorism.’ Prosecutors allege Bardadym acted ‘in the interest of a foreign military intelligence service,’ indicating a potential state-sponsored operation…

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  • Chinese DeepSeek-R1 AI Generates Insecure Code When Prompts Mention Tibet or Uyghurs

    Chinese DeepSeek-R1 AI Generates Insecure Code When Prompts Mention Tibet or Uyghurs

    A new report highlights a concerning trend with China’s DeepSeek-R1 AI model. Research shows it generates code with significant security vulnerabilities when prompted with politically sensitive topics. Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike found that the likelihood of insecure code increases by up to 50% for topics the Chinese Communist Party considers sensitive, introducing new risks in AI-driven…

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  • UK navy intercepts Russian vessels as Moscow steps up naval activity

    UK navy intercepts Russian vessels as Moscow steps up naval activity

    The UK Royal Navy has intercepted Russian naval vessels, signaling a significant rise in Moscow’s maritime activity. This development highlights increased tensions across vital international waters.

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  • Matrix Push C2 Uses Browser Notifications for Fileless, Cross-Platform Phishing Attacks

    Matrix Push C2 Uses Browser Notifications for Fileless, Cross-Platform Phishing Attacks

    Bad actors are deploying Matrix Push C2, a new command-and-control platform for sophisticated phishing attacks. This framework uses web browser notifications to deliver malicious links across various operating systems, employing a fileless approach that bypasses traditional security. Offered as “Malware-as-a-Service” (MaaS), Matrix Push C2 enables threat actors to send deceptive alerts, tricking victims into visiting…

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  • Cloudflare Outage Disrupts X, ChatGPT

    Cloudflare Outage Disrupts X, ChatGPT

    Cloudflare outage on November 18 disrupted major internet platforms globally. X (formerly Twitter) and ChatGPT were affected. Cloudflare investigated and resolved the widespread issue.

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  • Japan’s Defense Spending Reaches Postwar Record

    Japan’s Defense Spending Reaches Postwar Record

    Japan’s defense spending hit a postwar record of ¥9.9 trillion for 2025. This marks a 60% increase over five years. The rise reflects Japan’s strategic shift toward stronger military capabilities. It addresses regional uncertainties and aims for 2% of GDP in defense by 2027.

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  • Europe Unprepared for Russian Drone Attacks

    Europe Unprepared for Russian Drone Attacks

    Europe is unprepared for Russian drone attacks, despite increasing provocations. Integrating Ukraine’s experience is crucial for defense readiness.

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  • China Sells $13K Switchblade Drone Clone

    China Sells $13K Switchblade Drone Clone

    A Chinese firm unveils a $13,000 loitering munition, a Switchblade clone, expanding global drone technology accessibility and redefining military strategies.

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  • Fortinet FortiWeb Zero-Day Actively Exploited

    Fortinet FortiWeb Zero-Day Actively Exploited

    A severe security vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiWeb web application firewall is actively exploited, allowing attackers to bypass authentication. This zero-day flaw impacts FortiWeb versions 8.0.1 and earlier. Update to 8.0.2 or later to protect against this vulnerability.

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