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Cloud Security

Microsoft Cloud Fixes, 5,000 Dropbox Accounts Hijacked, and a $1.1 Billion Security Startup: This Week's Briefing

Microsoft patched flaws in its cloud platform, criminals walked into roughly 5,000 Dropbox accounts via a signup flaw, and browser-security firm Guardio hit a $1.1 billion valuation.

3 min read
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Identity & Access

WhatsApp Rolls Out Alphanumeric Passwords and Multi-Device Passkeys

The messaging app is closing off the easy ways scammers hijack accounts, from '123456' PINs to unknown callers pushing you into a snap decision.

4 min read
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Identity & Access

A Stolen Phone Number Nearly Took Over Someone's Entire Digital Life

A real-world SIM swap attack shows how quickly identity checks break down once a criminal gets hold of your phone number.

3 min read
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Policy & Regulation

npm 12 Turns Off Auto-Run Install Scripts to Blunt Supply Chain Attacks

GitHub's package manager for JavaScript now ships with a safer default, and it retires a token type that let developers skip two-factor login.

3 min read
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