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News 7 min read

MECCHA CHAMELEON Malware: Workshop Map to Discord Takeover

A Steam Workshop map for MECCHA CHAMELEON dropped a RAT on players' PCs and led to a hijacked official Discord: what happened and what to check now.

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News 6 min read

153M Driver's Licenses for Sale: The IDScan.net Nexus Leak

A dark web service called Nexus offered 153 million US and Canadian driver's license scans tied to IDScan.net. What was exposed and how to limit the fraud that follows.

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Cybersecurity 11 min read

In-House vs Outsourced Phishing Takedowns

Compare in-house, per-incident and managed phishing takedowns: what each model requires, when it fits, and how to split the work in a hybrid setup.

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Crypto 4 min read

Foundation Passport Phishing: Fake Recall Emails Explained

Attackers sent 23,000+ fake Passport recall emails from Foundation's own domains on Oct 25, 2026. What leaked, why deleted data survived and how to stay safe.

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Retail 5 min read

French Supermarket Fridge Hack: What Happened and How to Prevent It

Attackers took over Danfoss refrigeration controllers in hundreds of French supermarkets and heated fridges to 50°C. What failed, which models are affected and how to protect them.

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Financial Services 5 min read

Hidden PC in a Kobe Hotel Sent 480,000 Phishing Emails

Police in Japan say a couple hid a mini PC behind a hotel fridge and used the hotel Wi-Fi to send 480,000 credit card phishing emails. How the scheme worked and what it teaches.

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