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Google Blocked 1.75M Harmful Apps From Play Store in 2025

2026-02-20 21:02

Google used AI-driven review systems to block 1.75 million policy-violating apps and ban 80,000 developer accounts in 2025, expanding Play Store and Android security enforcement. The post Google Blocked 1.75M Harmful Apps From Play Store in 2025 appeared first on…

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Wordfence Bug Bounty Program Monthly Report – January 2026

2026-02-20 21:02

Last month in January 2026, the Wordfence Bug Bounty Program received 897 vulnerability submissions from our growing community of security researchers working to improve the overall security posture of the WordPress ecosystem. These submissions are reviewed, triaged, and processed by…

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EN, eSecurity Planet

Over 41% of Popular OpenClaw Skills Found to Contain Security Vulnerabilities

2026-02-20 20:02

An audit of 2,890+ OpenClaw skills found 41.7% contain serious security vulnerabilities, exposing systemic risk in AI agent ecosystems. The post Over 41% of Popular OpenClaw Skills Found to Contain Security Vulnerabilities appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…

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EN, Security Latest

Metadata Exposes Authors of ICE’s ‘Mega’ Detention Center Plans

2026-02-20 20:02

Comments and other data left on a PDF detailing Homeland Security’s proposal to build “mega” detention and processing centers reveal the personnel involved in its creation. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Metadata Exposes…

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EN, The Register - Security

ShinyHunters demands $1.5M not to leak Vegas casino and resort chain data

2026-02-20 20:02

What happens in Vegas… Las Vegas hotel and casino giant Wynn Resorts appears to be the latest victim of data-grabbing and extortion gang ShinyHunters.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original article: ShinyHunters demands…

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EN, Security Boulevard

Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Double-Pronged Extension Cord’

2026-02-20 20:02

via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Double-Pronged Extension Cord’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall…

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CySecurity News - Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents, EN

Windows Malware Distributed Through Pirated Games Infects Over 400,000 Systems

2026-02-20 20:02

  A Windows-focused malware operation spreading through pirated PC games has potentially compromised more than 400,000 devices worldwide, according to research released by Cyderes. The company identified the threat as “RenEngine loader” and reported that roughly 30,000 affected users are…

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Ukrainian man jailed for identity theft that helped North Koreans get jobs at US companies

2026-02-20 20:02

A Ukrainian man has been sentenced for helping North Koreans gain fraudulent employment at dozens of U.S. companies and funnel that money back to the regime to fund its nuclear weapons program. This article has been indexed from Security News…

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EN, IT SECURITY GURU

Cyber Runway to Centre Stage: How Plexal Is Accelerating Innovation and Championing Women Leaders

2026-02-20 20:02

Out of the UK, some of the most exciting and innovative tech and cyber companies are being nurtured and grown to global significance. Backed by government funding, the UK is currently creating its own exceptional pipeline of innovative talent.  Behind…

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EN, IT SECURITY GURU

Q&A: Organisations Are Spending Millions on Cybersecurity and Still Getting It Wrong

2026-02-20 20:02

Cybersecurity threats continue to escalate in scale, speed and sophistication, placing growing pressure on organisations to move beyond reactive defences and rethink how risk is governed at leadership level. As digital systems underpin everything from national infrastructure to day-to-day business…

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EN, Security Archives - TechRepublic

Microsoft: Critical Security Issue Found in Windows Notepad

2026-02-20 19:02

Microsoft patches CVE-2026-20841, a high-severity Windows Notepad flaw that could allow code execution via malicious Markdown files. The post Microsoft: Critical Security Issue Found in Windows Notepad appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives –…

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EN, Industry Trends & Insights

Bridging the Cyber Skills Divide: How Fortinet’s Global Partnerships Empower Local Talent

2026-02-20 19:02

Fortinet’s Education Outreach Program partners with organizations like EduTek and PAICTA to expand access to cybersecurity training and certifications, helping close the global cyber skills gap through local action.        This article has been indexed from Industry Trends & Insights…

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CySecurity News - Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents, EN

Malicious dYdX Packages Drain User Wallets in Supply Chain Attack

2026-02-20 19:02

  Malicious open-source packages targeting the dYdX cryptocurrency exchange have enabled attackers to drain user wallets, exposing once again how fragile software supply chains can be in the crypto ecosystem. Researchers found that legitimate-looking libraries on popular repositories were quietly…

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DZone Security Zone, EN

Architecting Zero-Trust Database Access in Kubernetes With Vault Dynamic Secrets

2026-02-20 19:02

The Death of the Static Credential: An Operational Imperative In modern software architecture, speed is the primary driver of innovation. We deploy faster and scale wider, yet this velocity introduces a parallel vector of risk: complexity. Amidst this, one vulnerability…

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EN, Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget

News brief: Nation-state hackers active on the global stage

2026-02-20 19:02

<p>The world can be a dangerous place, and the nation-state hackers targeting critical infrastructure aren’t making it any safer.</p> <p>In fact, the number of cyberattacks threatening the nation’s infrastructure is escalating. The “IBM X-Force 2025 Threat Intelligence Index” <a target=”_blank”…

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EN, The Hacker News

BeyondTrust Flaw Used for Web Shells, Backdoors, and Data Exfiltration

2026-02-20 19:02

Threat actors have been observed exploiting a recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) products to conduct a wide range of malicious actions, including deploying VShell and  The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-1731…

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CyberMaterial, EN

American Surveillance: Intelligence, Privacy, and the Fourth Amendment

2026-02-20 19:02

A nuanced historical and legal analysis of surveillance, intelligence power, and constitutional privacy protections. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: American Surveillance: Intelligence, Privacy, and the Fourth Amendment

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Cybersecurity Dive - Latest News, EN

US Treasury Department offers secure AI advice to financial services firms

2026-02-20 19:02

The agency developed the resources in partnership with financial executives and other regulators. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: US Treasury Department offers secure AI advice to financial services firms

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Cybersecurity Dive - Latest News, EN

BeyondTrust Remote Support exploitation ramps up with backdoors, remote tools

2026-02-20 19:02

Researchers warn that thousands of instances may still be vulnerable to exploitation activity. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: BeyondTrust Remote Support exploitation ramps up with backdoors, remote tools

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IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-20 18h : 7 posts

2026-02-20 19:02

7 posts were published in the last hour 16:32 : Scammers Use Fake Gemini AI Chatbot for Crypto Scam 16:32 : Microsoft 365 Copilot Bug Circumvented DLP Controls 16:32 : Age verification vendor Persona left frontend exposed, researchers say 16:32…

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EN, Security Archives - TechRepublic

Scammers Use Fake Gemini AI Chatbot for Crypto Scam

2026-02-20 18:02

Scammers used a fake Gemini AI chatbot to promote a bogus Google Coin presale, signaling a rise in AI-driven crypto impersonation fraud. The post Scammers Use Fake Gemini AI Chatbot for Crypto Scam appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…

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EN, eSecurity Planet

Microsoft 365 Copilot Bug Circumvented DLP Controls

2026-02-20 18:02

Microsoft confirmed a Copilot Chat bug that summarized confidential emails despite active DLP controls, raising AI governance concerns in Microsoft 365. The post Microsoft 365 Copilot Bug Circumvented DLP Controls appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed…

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EN, Malwarebytes

Age verification vendor Persona left frontend exposed, researchers say

2026-02-20 18:02

Behind a basic age check, researchers say Persona’s system runs extensive identity, watchlist, and adverse-media screening. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Age verification vendor Persona left frontend exposed, researchers say

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EN, Security Boulevard

NDSS 2025 – A Comprehensive Study Of Security Risks In Deno And Its Ecosystem

2026-02-20 18:02

Session 13A: JavaScript Security Authors, Creators & Presenters: Abdullah AlHamdan (CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security), Cristian-Alexandru Staicu (CISPA Helmholtz Center for Information Security) PAPER Welcome to Jurassic Park: A Comprehensive Study of Security Risks in Deno and its Ecosystem…

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  • Metadata Exposes Authors of ICE’s ‘Mega’ Detention Center Plans February 20, 2026
  • ShinyHunters demands $1.5M not to leak Vegas casino and resort chain data February 20, 2026
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