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LockBit takedown architect gets New Year award from King Charles

The Register - Fri, 02/01/2026 - 12:26
Gavin Webb orchestrated Operation Cronos as it pulled off the legendary disruption sting

A senior British crimefighter has been awarded one of the country's highest tributes for public service for his role in the 2024 LockBit ransomware takedown.…

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Cisco XDR in 30: Turning Security Signals Into Confident Action

The Register - Fri, 02/01/2026 - 08:00
How network-led Cisco XDR helps teams see threats clearly and respond faster

Sponsored Post  Security teams are being asked to do more with less, while the environments they protect continue to grow in size and complexity. Alerts arrive from dozens of tools, each offering a partial view of risk. The real challenge is no longer finding potential threats, but deciding which ones matter and how quickly to act.…

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European Space Agency hit again as cybercrims claim 200 GB data up for sale

The Register - Wed, 31/12/2025 - 16:55
As in past incidents, ESA says the impact was limited to external systems

The European Space Agency has suffered yet another security incident and, in keeping with past practice, says the impact is limited. Meanwhile, miscreants boast that they've made off with a trove of data, including what they claim are confidential documents, credentials, and source code.…

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Hong Kong’s newest anti-scam technology is over-the-counter banking

The Register - Wed, 31/12/2025 - 04:57
Funds in ‘Money Safe’ accounts are only available when customers appear for face-to-face verification

Hong Kong’s banks have a new weapon against scams: Accounts that require customers to visit a branch to access their funds.…

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Cybersecurity pros admit to moonlighting as ransomware scum

The Register - Wed, 31/12/2025 - 01:46
Pair became ALPHV affiliates to prey on US-based clients

A ransomware negotiator and a security incident response manager have admitted to running ransomware attacks.…

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New York’s incoming mayor bans Raspberry Pi at his inauguration party

The Register - Wed, 31/12/2025 - 00:31
Zohran Mamdani appears not to understand that smartphones can be used for evil

New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has invited the city’s residents to join him at a block party to celebrate his inauguration but told attendees not to bring a Raspberry Pi to the event.…

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An early end to the holidays: 'Heartbleed of MongoDB' is now under active exploit

The Register - Tue, 30/12/2025 - 19:27
You didn't think you'd get to enjoy your time off without a major cybersecurity incident, did you?

A high-severity MongoDB Server vulnerability, for which proofs of concept emerged over Christmas week, is now under active exploitation, according to the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.…

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