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A seller named Chucky_BF is offering 15.8M PayPal logins with emails, passwords, and URLs. The data may come from infostealer malware logs. A threat actor using the name Chucky_BF on a cybercrime and hacker forum is advertising what they claim to be a massive PayPal data dump. The post describes a trove labeled “Global PayPal Credential Dump 2025,” allegedly containing more than 15.8 million records of email and plaintext password pairs. The size of the dataset is said to be 1.1GB, and according to the seller, the leak covers accounts from many email providers and users in different parts of…

The World Economic Forum (WEF), the influential global convening force for policymakers and industry leaders, has appointed BlackRock CEO Larry Fink as interim co-chair. The move comes hot on the heels of a high-profile internal review that cleared WEF founder Klaus Schwab of wrongdoing and set the stage for a temporary leadership overhaul as the organization recalibrates its governance model.With trillions in assets under management, BlackRock commands outsized influence across financial markets, ESG policy, and the investment strategies of governments and corporations. Fink’s interim appointment is a strategic move that could accelerate the institutional adoption of digital assets like Bitcoin…

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the seizure of more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from suspected ransomware operator Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko. Antropenko, indicted in Texas for computer fraud and money laundering, was linked to Zeppelin ransomware, a now-defunct extortion operation that ran between 2019 and 2022. Apart from the digital asset seizure, the authorities also confiscated $70,000 in cash and a luxury vehicle. “Antropenko used Zeppelin ransomware to target and attack a wide range of individuals, businesses, and organizations worldwide, including in the United States,” reads the U.S. DoJ announcement. “Specifically, Antropenko and his coconspirators would encrypt and exfiltrate…

The U.S. Coast Guard’s Facilities Design and Construction Center in Norfolk, Virginia, has awarded RQ Construction a $32 million design-build contract for the reconstruction of crosswind Runway 1-19 and the restoration of taxiways Kilo and Golf at Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The project involves a complete reconstruction of Runway 1-19, which measures 4,518 feet in length and 150 feet in width. The scope of work also includes upgrading the runway lighting system, encompassing runway end identifier lights, edge lights, guidance signs, associated electrical infrastructure and taxiway lighting. A new end-of-runway turnaround apron will be constructed at the Runway 1-19…

Taiwan Web Infrastructure targeted by APT UAT-7237 with custom toolset Pierluigi Paganini August 16, 2025 APT group UAT-7237, linked to UAT-5918, targets web infrastructure in Taiwan using customized open-source tools to maintain long-term access. A Chinese-speaking advanced persistent threat (APT) group, tracked as UAT-7237, has been observed targeting web infrastructure entities in Taiwan using customized versions of open-sourced tools with an aim to establish long-term access within high-value victim environments. UAT-7237 has been active since at least 2022, the researchers found significant overlaps with UAT-5918, which is an info-stealing threat actor active since 2023 and known for using web shells…

Veterans Affairs sets new record for disability and pension claims processing The VA has gone through more than 2.5 million claims so far in fiscal 2025, surpassing last year’s total. Michele Sandiford August 14, 2025 2:04 pm < a min read Veterans Affairs is setting a new record for the number of disability and pension claims processed in a single year. The VA has gone through more than 2.5 million claims so far in fiscal 2025, surpassing last year’s total. The department said it’s shrunk the claims backlog by 37% since President Donald Trump took office. The backlog did increase…

As ransomware attacks increase in frequency and sophistication, businesses of all sizes will grapple with a critical decision: to pay or not to pay. What was once considered an extraordinary dilemma has become a regular part of corporate risk management. However, recent trends suggest a shifting tide in how organizations respond to these threats, marking a potential turning point in our collective approach to cybersecurity. For years, the practice of complying with ransom demands has been driven by a potent mix of fear, urgency, and pragmatism. Cybercriminals apply intense pressure, often threatening to leak sensitive data or permanently encrypt critical…

In brief Internal concepts include a swiveling screen nicknamed the “Pixar Lamp” that tracks user movement. A home display could launch in 2026, while the robot device may arrive in 2027. While rumors persist, Apple has not officially commented on developing humanoid robots. Apple is once again exploring robotics behind closed doors, as the company continues to shift focus from Apple Intelligence.According to a recent Bloomberg report, the company is internally evaluating several AI-powered hardware concepts, including smart home displays, security devices, and a tabletop robot that could use facial recognition and motorized movement to interact with users. None of…

Google’s Gemini is now testing a new feature called “Projects.” This will be similar to OpenAI’s Project Feature for ChatGPT. With Projects, you can add files, documents or your code. Then, you can ask Gemini to reference those files in project conversations. Google describes this as a feature where you “start by adding files to the project. Gemini can reference these files in project conversations and use them to generate new documents and code.” With Projects, you can group similar tasks together and create your own workplace within Gemini. It’s unclear when the feature will begin rolling out, but it could…