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Chinese Hackers Exploit Unpatched Windows Flaw in Diplomatic Espionage
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Chinese Hackers Exploit Unpatched Windows Flaw in Diplomatic Espionage

Chinese state-linked hackers exploited a Windows shortcut vulnerability that Microsoft hasn’t patched since March disclosure. The sophisticated campaign targeted European diplomats using expired certificates and social engineering to deploy PlugX malware.

by Ryan HolbrookOctober 30, 2025November 3, 2025
The Unstoppable Rise of Self-Inflicted Malware Attacks
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The Unstoppable Rise of Self-Inflicted Malware Attacks

A new breed of malware doesn’t hack your system—it convinces you to infect yourself. ClickFix attacks have exploded by 500% in 2025, and traditional security measures can’t stop them. Here’s why this human-centric threat represents a fundamental shift in cybersecurity.

by Ryan HolbrookOctober 29, 2025November 2, 2025
The Digital Handshake: How Payment Security and Identity Verification Are Becoming Inseparable
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The Digital Handshake: How Payment Security and Identity Verification Are Becoming Inseparable

The Unstoppable Fusion of Financial Transactions and Digital Identity As we approach 2026, the financial industry stands at a pivotal…

by Carter WellsOctober 21, 2025November 2, 2025
Prosper Lending Platform Faces Unprecedented Data Security Crisis: 17.6 Million Records Compromised
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Prosper Lending Platform Faces Unprecedented Data Security Crisis: 17.6 Million Records Compromised

Massive Data Breach at Peer-to-Peer Lending Giant Prosper Marketplace, one of America’s leading peer-to-peer lending platforms, has confirmed a devastating…

by Carter WellsOctober 20, 2025November 2, 2025
ClickFix attacks are surging, and Microsoft says you are the only defense
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ClickFix attacks are surging, and Microsoft says you are the only defense

Human Behavior Becomes Cybersecurity’s Weakest Link as ClickFix Scams Explode Industrial Monitor Direct manufactures the highest-quality vlan pc solutions equipped…

by Carter WellsOctober 17, 2025November 2, 2025

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