Iran-Linked DarkBlinders Hackers Breach Government Cloud Systems and Steal Over 1GB of Data

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An Iran-linked hacking group called DarkBlinders has broken into a government cloud system in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The group stole at least 1 GB of data from it. It also compromised a high-profile person in Israel who works …

Hackers Use Malicious VHDX Files and WebDAV Links to Infect Windows Devices With PapRAT Malware

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A suspected espionage group is sending fake meeting letters and event invitations to organizations in South Asia. The files look harmless, but they quietly install a custom remote access trojan called PapRAT on Windows computers. The campaign uses Windows disk …

BYDFi’s Up to 8,100 USDT Welcome Rewards: A Security-First Guide for New Users

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BYDFi’s September 2026 platform upgrade, BYDFi Revamp, brings campaigns, tasks, and reward claims together in a single Rewards Hub, where new users can explore crypto welcome rewards for new users of up to 8,100 USDT. From a security perspective, a …

OpenAI Launches New Security Sprint to Hunt Vulnerabilities and Strengthen Defenses

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OpenAI is preparing a new internal security sprint that will bring outside researchers together with its own teams to find vulnerabilities, test fixes, and strengthen its platforms using AI. Announced on November 2, the effort includes a partnership with Cathedral …

Anthropic Enables EDR Monitoring in Claude Cowork to Detect Hidden AI Agent Activity

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Anthropic has introduced a beta integration that lets businesses run endpoint detection and response sensors inside Claude Cowork’s local virtual machine. The feature addresses a monitoring gap: security software installed on a computer cannot see the shell commands and code …

Hackers Use ARTEX AI to Breach WorkOS and Access Customer Slack Conversations

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WorkOS has confirmed unauthorized access to an internal sales application, exposing customer contact information and records of business conversations. The company detected the incident on October 30, 2026, and published a security bulletin on November 2. Its investigation identified an …

Google Dismantles 1.3 Million Device XCPE Botnet, Bans Android TV Maker Over Preinstalled Malware

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Google and industry partners have dismantled the XCPE botnet, which enrolled more than 1.3 million set-top boxes through preinstalled malware. In a November 2 report, Google linked the operation with high confidence to Videostrong Technology, accusing the Android device maker …

Mercado Bitcoin Suffers Cyberattack as Researchers Flag $40 Million in Suspicious Crypto Transfers

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Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin suspended deposits and withdrawals on November 2, 2026, after detecting a security incident in one of its systems. Blockchain security firm Hypernative flagged more than $40 million in suspicious transfers across at least 10 blockchains, …

Guardz Brings Palo Alto Networks Prisma Browser Protection to Small Businesses

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Miami, United States, November 2nd, 2026, CyberNewswire Prisma Browser for Business joins Guardz to connect browser protection with email, identity and endpoint security, helping security teams investigate and respond to threats across the workspace Guardz, the Agentic Workspace Security platform …

Hackers Could Exploit iPhone BootROM Flaws to Compromise Cryptocurrency Wallet Security

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Older iPhones used to store cryptocurrency seed phrases could expose owners to physical attacks that airplane mode cannot stop. OneKey founder Yishi has warned that wiping an aging iPhone and keeping it offline does not make it a secure cold …