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🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Did you buy a smart vacuum cleaner? What really happens to your data?

A Spanish programmer discovered a security vulnerability in DJI devices, revealing potential risks of data breaches from smart home devices like vacuum cleaners.

Feb 26 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Google announces new emergency update to fix a critical flaw in Chrome

Google Chrome has released an emergency update to address a critical zero-day vulnerability that posed significant security risks.

Feb 25 • 20:11 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Tech Enthusiast Accidentally Gained Access to Thousands of Robot Vacuums with a PlayStation Controller

A tech enthusiast developed an application to control his personal DJI robot vacuum using a PlayStation controller, inadvertently exposing a serious security flaw that left thousands of devices vulnerable.

Feb 25 • 14:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Safety with Robots: 2026: Odyssey in the Living Room

Sammy Azdoufal uncovered a security vulnerability in his robotic vacuum cleaner while attempting to control it with a gaming console controller.

Feb 24 • 21:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Spanish engineer reports flaw in ‘smart’ vacuums after gaining control of 7,000 devices

A Spanish engineer reported a major security vulnerability in smart vacuums after taking control of around 7,000 devices globally.

Feb 24 • 20:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

If you use this kind of password, change it immediately

A security study warns against using AI-generated passwords due to their predictability and vulnerability to cyber attacks.

Feb 24 • 05:20 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Unexpected discovery by a programmer. These devices could spy and eavesdrop

A programmer revealed a significant security vulnerability in DJI devices, exposing the potential for extensive privacy invasions through unsecured data from consumer vacuum robots.

Feb 23 • 19:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

How 55 Countries Fell into the Trap of AI-Supported 'FortiGate' Breach?

The article discusses how 55 countries were compromised due to a zero-day vulnerability in the FortiGate system, showcasing the risks of trusting advanced security systems.

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Chinese Electric Bus Started Acting Strange in Tampere - The Reason was Revealed

In Tampere, Finland, a Chinese-made electric bus exhibited unusual behavior during a journey, which was attributed to a radio equipment malfunction rather than a security vulnerability.

Feb 18 • 16:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Don't ignore Apple's urgent security update

Apple has issued a significant security update to address a critical vulnerability affecting its devices.

Feb 17 • 19:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

A high-risk vulnerability in 'Google Chrome' browser has been disclosed

A significant vulnerability in the Google Chrome browser, which could allow attackers to execute malicious code on user devices, has been reported by Latvia's IT security agency, Cert.lv.

Feb 17 • 14:02 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

EU Energy Commissioner warns: "The power grid is an easy target"

EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen highlights the vulnerability of the European power grid to sabotage and cyberattacks following recent incidents.

Feb 16 • 19:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Electric Company Had a Security Vulnerability That Could Have Been Used for Phishing

Finnish electric company Vihreä Älyenergia reported a security vulnerability that could potentially be exploited for phishing and data breaches, though no signs of its exploitation were found.

Feb 16 • 18:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Breaking: Coupang leak reveals access to 150 million delivery addresses… 33.7 million personal data records compromised

A former employee of Coupang exploited a security vulnerability to access 150 million delivery addresses and leaked 33.7 million personal data records, contradicting the company's previous claims of a minimal data breach.

Feb 10 • 06:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Warning from Ukraine: Russian hackers struck Microsoft Office – Emergency update released

Ukrainian authorities warn that Russian hacker groups are exploiting a newly discovered vulnerability in Microsoft Office, leading to a significant security threat.

Feb 9 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Germany Indecisive, Poland Lacking Will: The Simulation Exercise Showing How Vulnerable Europe Is to a Russian Attack

The article discusses the concerns in Europe regarding the vulnerability to a potential Russian attack amid the ongoing Ukraine war and a shift towards an arms race.

Feb 6 • 07:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

WhatsApp users placed on red alert and urged to change one setting immediately

WhatsApp users are advised to change a specific setting due to a newly discovered vulnerability that could enable hackers to access personal data through files sent directly to phones.

Feb 5 • 06:30 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

There is no national health security strategy like in other countries

A blackout in Berlin has exposed the vulnerability of the German healthcare system in crisis situations, prompting Heyo Kroemer, head of Charité, to call for a radical rethink and outline necessary actions.

Jan 12 • 13:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Everyone with an Android phone must 'not ignore' critical update from Google

Google has issued a critical security patch for Android devices that addresses a significant vulnerability affecting Dolby audio components.

Jan 12 • 12:39 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Security over Transparency" – Lessons from Left-Wing Terrorism in Berlin

The left-wing attack on Berlin's power supply reveals the vulnerability of critical infrastructures and raises alarm across the country, prompting discussions on preventing disasters like the one in the capital.

Jan 8 • 17:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Checklists for emergencies: What companies should do now for crisis preparedness

The article discusses the vulnerability of businesses highlighted by the recent attack on Berlin's power supply and offers a guide from Hamburg on maintaining operational capability during crises, even wartime situations.

Jan 7 • 08:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Security vulnerability discovered: Children's smartwatch can be hacked

Researchers from Darmstadt University of Technology have identified a security flaw in a popular children's smartwatch model, allowing it to be manipulated.

Jan 4 • 07:49 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Europe's Most Vulnerable Since 1939

The article discusses the current vulnerability of Europe since 1939, highlighting misjudgments by former President Trump regarding dictators like Vladimir Putin.

Dec 29 • 05:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

IT Security Vulnerability in Medicine: When the Doctor's Email Does Not Come from the Doctor

German medical practices and clinics have experienced significant security vulnerabilities in their email systems, allowing cyber attackers to create fake email addresses that impersonate doctors, as revealed by IT security researcher Christoph Saatjohann.

Dec 27 • 09:55 UTC

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