Four rogue NuGet packages and one npm package stole ASP.NET Identity data, deployed C2 backdoors, and reached over 50,000 ...

A Chrome extension named "QuickLens - Search Screen with Google Lens" has been removed from the Chrome Web Store after it was ...

IntroductionThreat actors often take advantage of major global events to fuel interest in their malicious activities. Zscaler ThreatLabz is diligently tracking a surge in cybercriminal activity that ...

The Microsoft Defender team has discovered a coordinated campaign targeting software developers through malicious repositories posing as legitimate Next.js projects and technical assessment materials, ...

ActiveX is a Microsoft software framework that enables applications to share data across web browsers, enhancing functionality and security in computing.

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The ActiveState catalog grew to 40 million components in mid 2025 when it introduced coverage for Java and R in addition to Python, Perl, Ruby, and Tcl. As of January 2026, the company has expanded ...

In today's digital age, the secure exchange of files over the internet has become increasingly important. The ability to upload and download files securely is crucial for users and organizations alike ...

AI is helping cybercriminals to rapidly assemble malware with flat-pack efficiency. It’s almost like buying a sofa from Ikea, ...

The boom of a calving glacier. The crackling rumble of a wildfire. The roar of a surging storm front. They’re the noises of ...

Indonesia has become the latest, and most populous, country to say it will ban social media for under-16s.

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