Security Affairs newsletter Round 511 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
Security Affairs
FEBRUARY 15, 2025
custody in exchange for Marc Fogel North Korea-linked APT Emerald Sleet is using a new tactic U.S.
Book Ransomware VPN 
Your Brother printer might have a critical security flaw - how to check and what to do next
Zero Day
JULY 3, 2025
An attacker who leaks your serial number (for example via CVE-2024-51977 ) can reverse this process, recover your factory password, and log in with full privileges -- allowing them to reconfigure the device, access scans and address books, trigger remote code execution ( CVE-2024-51979 ), or steal external-service credentials ( CVE-2024-51984 ).
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Tips to make your summer travels cyber safe
Webroot
JUNE 17, 2025
Fewer than 1 in 3 travelers (31%) protect their data with a virtual private network (VPN) when traveling internationally. As soon as you start booking your trip, the cybercriminals start circling. To ensure safety while online on public WIFI, purchase a VPN for your devices, like Webroot’s Secure VPN.
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How passkeys work: Let's start the passkey registration process
Zero Day
JULY 10, 2025
If you have goods or services to sell, Shopify is an e-commerce service provider that makes it quick and easy to set up an online storefront and start booking sales.
Prime Day tablet deals 2025: Last chance to save on iPads, Galaxy Tabs, and more
Zero Day
JULY 11, 2025
Its updated AI features include a new display with flush white borders and a paper-like texture, and Active Canvas -- a new experience for taking notes in books. Review: Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) In addition, the Active Canvas allows you to take notes and scribble your thoughts directly onto the pages of your book.
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AI leaders must take a tight grip on regulatory, geopolitical, and interpersonal concerns
Zero Day
JUNE 11, 2025
Her latest book offers timely guidance as AI transforms workplace dynamics and leadership structures. Bray said Gen AI and cybersecurity require "red-teaming" approaches, with leaders focused on how Gen AI might be exploited as a cybersecurity risk rather than waiting for vulnerabilities to be exposed.
Is this the best time to book your flight? Google Search just spilled its airfare secrets
Zero Day
JULY 1, 2025
Google's five years of airfare data reveal the smartest times to book. PT Daniel Garrido/Getty Images The last time I booked a vacation flight, I literally spent over an hour finding the cheapest ticket to Hawaii with two criteria in mind: that it wasn't a red-eye flight, and it only had one layover.
Can't quite log off? Microsoft reveals the bleak reality of work today - and 3 ways AI can help
Zero Day
JUNE 19, 2025
Even some scheduled meetings are booked at the last minute. Plus, meetings themselves have become more of a grind. Some 57% of them are scheduled on the fly without a calendar invite, according to the report. Large meetings with 65 or more participants are the fastest-growing type. Almost a third involve people across multiple time zones.
Forget AGI - Meta is going after 'superintelligence' now
Zero Day
JUNE 11, 2025
Doom and boom The term "superintelligence" was popularized by the Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom in his 2014 book of the same name.
Google just spilled its airfare secrets: here's the cheapest day to book your next flight
Zero Day
JUNE 6, 2025
PT Getty Images The last time I booked a vacation flight, I literally spent over an hour finding the cheapest ticket to Hawaii with two criteria in mind: that it wasn't a red-eye flight, and it only had one layover. What is the cheapest day to book a flight? How far out from holidays should I book?
Is ChatGPT Plus really worth $20 when the free version offers so many premium features?
Zero Day
JUNE 15, 2025
Operator research preview (US only): This is an AI agent that can interact with web browsers and perform tasks on the internet, like filling out forms or booking reservations. Priority access to Sora video generation: You get up to 1080p video generation, 20-second videos, five concurrent generations, and watermark-free downloads.
Prime Day is over, but our favorite laptop deals are still live
Zero Day
JULY 12, 2025
Show more View now at Amazon Samsung Galaxy Book4 : $850 (save $110): An alternative Samsung laptop is the Galaxy Book 4, available with a fair discount. This laptop offers users a 15.6-inch inch display, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. LG gram Pro 16-inch : $1,100 (save $500): In the market for a future-proof laptop?
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Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Edge is one of my favorite Copilot+ PCs - and it's on sale
Zero Day
JUNE 19, 2025
Video editing in DaVinci Resolve on the Galaxy Book 4 Edge was smooth, especially with AI-related tasks, and I expect performance in this area to continue to improve over time.
I tested a large-screen tablet that gave me zero iPad Pro envy (and it's on sale)
Zero Day
JUNE 20, 2025
The tablet doesn't include a case, which is normal, but the Book Cover Keyboard, Samsung's official keyboard case, costs $350, with the Slim option costing $200. While I love a large screen, I can't say the S10 Ultra is a tablet I'll take wherever I go, especially without a case.
The fastest laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Zero Day
DECEMBER 13, 2024
ZDNET Recommends Tech Gaming Headphones Laptops Mobile Accessories Networking PCs Printers Smartphones Smart Watches Speakers Streaming Devices Streaming Services Tablets TVs Wearables Kitchen & Household Office Furniture Office Hardware & Appliances Smart Home Smart Lighting Yard & Outdoors Innovation Artificial Intelligence AR + VR Cloud (..)
Best Prime Day deals 2025: Live updates on 105+ sales on MacBooks, Kindles, and more
Zero Day
JULY 7, 2025
Shop Kindle Book Deals : Save on beach reads, series novels, and more. Amazon Kindle Kids 16GB : $95 (save $35): If you're in the market for a child-friendly device, consider the discount available on an Amazon Kindle Kids tablet.
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5 Kindle accessories every reader should have (and why they make such a big difference)
Zero Day
JULY 17, 2025
Close Home Home & Office 5 Kindle accessories every reader should have (and why they make such a big difference) The right accessories level up your Kindle e-reader and get you crossing more books off your to-read list. KU gives you unlimited access to over four million e-books, magazines, and audiobooks for $11.99.
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Finally, an Android tablet that I wouldn't mind putting my iPad Pro away for
Zero Day
JUNE 6, 2025
From the larger 13-inch display to the reliable battery life and charging, you really have to nitpick -- and believe that the best tablets are the size of a book -- to find a reason to consider other options on the market. It helps that OnePlus is offering two of the three new accessories as freebies when you preorder the Pad 3.
Why I recommend this hybrid Windows laptop over competing models for work travel
Zero Day
JUNE 25, 2025
For something more adventurous, check out the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i , which has two displays. Featured reviews These XR glasses gave me a 200-inch screen to work with - and have replaced my monitors I tested an AI-powered glucose monitor against a traditional monitor for two weeks.
These XR glasses gave me a 220-inch screen to work with - and have replaced my monitors
Zero Day
JULY 6, 2025
Close Home Tech Wearables AR + VR These XR glasses gave me a 220-inch screen to work with - and have replaced my monitors The new Xreal One Pro AR glasses are a standout in my book, delivering a high-end experience that's great for both work and play.
I've tested dozens of tablets and this is the first Android model to truly replace my iPad Pro
Zero Day
JULY 24, 2025
From the larger 13-inch display to the reliable battery life and charging, you really have to nitpick -- and believe that the best tablets are the size of a book -- to find a reason to consider other options on the market. It helps that OnePlus is offering two of the three new accessories as freebies when you purchase the Pad 3.
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The top 10 laptops our readers are buying this year (no. 1 surprised us)
Zero Day
JUNE 29, 2025
1 surprised us) We review dozens of laptops each year at ZDNET.
Why I recommend this Samsung Galaxy Watch over competing Androids - especially at this price
Zero Day
JUNE 14, 2025
That's a win in my book, even if it can only be achieved with the always-on display turned off. Matthew Miller/ZDNET While I wouldn't categorize the Galaxy Watch Ultra's battery life with that of Garmin, Suunto, or Coros sports watches, I have been able to get just about the same two-day endurance as the Apple Watch Ultra.
I tested the new Dreame X50 Ultra for months and here's my buying advice
Zero Day
JUNE 15, 2025
This issue typically happens with flat obstacles, such as papers and thin books my kids leave behind. I sometimes have to rescue the Dreame X50 Ultra when its roller brushes get jammed on small obstacles. The robot is pretty good at avoiding small toys.
I recommend this hybrid Windows laptop for work travel - and it's over 40% off
Zero Day
JULY 2, 2025
For something more adventurous, check out the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i , which has two displays Featured reviews Is this Nvidia GPU-powered robot vacuum legit?
The base model Kindle is the e-reader most people should buy. Here's why
Zero Day
JULY 15, 2025
I spent the weekend absorbed in some e-books (most notably, the newest Emily Henry novel) that I rented from my library. Nina Raemont/ZDNET While I was reading, I noticed that the page-turning and book-loading speeds were significantly quicker than on my Kindle Oasis or Kindle Paperwhite from 2022.
Three months of Audible is free for Amazon Prime members right now - here's how
Zero Day
JUNE 30, 2025
Close Home Tech Services & Software Three months of Audible is free for Amazon Prime members right now - here's how Book lovers rejoice as Amazon Prime members can get three free months of Audible thanks to an early Prime Day deal. If you see inaccuracies in our content, please report the mistake via this form.
The top 10 products our readers bought for Prime Day (no. 1 surprised us)
Zero Day
JULY 11, 2025
Read More Show Expert Take Show less Show less View now at Amazon Want to cross more books off your summer reading list? Review: The Kindle Paperwhite is my favorite e-reader Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for $125 Save $35 Want to cross more books off your summer reading list?
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The Skylight Calendar is perfect for busy families, and easy enough for kids to use
Zero Day
JULY 15, 2025
You've also got a variety of hot mess family staples: missed extracurricular classes, being the only kid at school without a toy during share day, double-booking activities, etc. This results in missed doctor appointments, which come with missed appointment fees.
Major Hotel Group Leaks 1TB of Customer Data
Adam Levin
NOVEMBER 26, 2019
One terabyte of data belonging to a major hotel booking platform was found leaked online. Our team was able to access this server because it was completely unsecured and unencrypted,” announced VPN review website vpnMentor in a blog article describing their findings. .
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295 Amazon Prime Day is July 8-11: Here's everything to know
Zero Day
JUNE 25, 2025
These Google insights could make your next trip cheaper I'm a shopping editor, and these are the top early anti-Prime Day deals I'd shop now Best Buy's Black Friday in July is coming - we found the top early deals ZDNET we equip you to harness the power of disruptive innovation, at work and at home.
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Forget Samsung Z Fold 7: Why this Galaxy model is on my watchlist going into next year
Zero Day
JULY 23, 2025
PT Jason Howell/ZDNET Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold 7 is an impressive book-style foldable that tackles many of the long-standing quibbles plaguing the Fold series for years. Written by Jason Howell, Contributing Writer Contributing Writer July 23, 2025 at 6:38 a.m.
Prime Day tablet deals 2025: 35+ deals on iPads, Android, and more
Zero Day
JULY 10, 2025
Its updated AI features include a new display with flush white borders and a paper-like texture, and Active Canvas -- a new experience for taking notes in books. Review: Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) In addition, the Active Canvas allows you to take notes and scribble your thoughts directly onto the pages of your book.
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Amazon Prime Day 2025 returns in July: What to know (plus early deals to shop)
Zero Day
JUNE 13, 2025
Our editor's deal rating badges are affixed to most of our deal content, making it easy to interpret our expertise to help you make the best purchase decision.
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The 7 gadgets I never travel without (and how they make every trip easier)
Zero Day
JUNE 22, 2025
Also: Google just spilled its airfare secrets: here's the cheapest day to book your next flight I've settled on seven must-have items that don't leave my backpack, and I hope these will help you, too. Here are my top picks for gear that I can't travel without.
Best early Prime Day Kindle deals: My 7 favorite sales live now
Zero Day
JUNE 25, 2025
The silicon strap accessory disperses the weight of your e-reader across your entire hand, instead of relying on two or three fingers to hold up the Kindle as you spend hours reading your favorite book. Our reviewer absolutely loved the device -- it's so good it received a ZDNET Editors' Choice Award.
Building a Ransomware Resilient Architecture
eSecurity Planet
DECEMBER 2, 2022
Upon investigation, you discover it’s ransomware. You look for your cold replica in your DR site, but like your production servers, it has also been encrypted by ransomware. Your backups, the backup server, and all the backup storage — all encrypted by ransomware. Turn off VPN? Ransom notes are on the desktops.
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A week in security (March 29 – April 4)
Malwarebytes
APRIL 5, 2021
Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, our podcast featured Malwarebytes senior security researcher JP Taggart, who talked to us about why you need to trust your VPN. But obscuring your Internet activity—including the websites you visit, the searches you make, the files you download—doesn’t mean that a VPN magically disappears those things.
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5 Signs a Cyberattack Is Under Way and 5 Things You Need to Do Before It Happens
Adam Levin
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
There is little you can do in the event we experience widespread DDoS attacks, but one tip is to buy a good book series or a few board games since it might take a while to get the internet working again. Ransomware is a very likely form of attack, and no amount of ransom will guarantee that you get your data back. Back Up Your Files.
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Stark Industries Solutions: An Iron Hammer in the Cloud
Krebs on Security
MAY 23, 2024
PROXY WARS Security experts say that not long after the war started, Stark began hosting dozens of proxy services and free virtual private networking (VPN) services, which are designed to help users shield their Internet usage and location from prying eyes. is a company that tracks VPNs and proxy services worldwide.
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7 Cyber Safety Tips to Outsmart Scammers
Webroot
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Lockdown your privacy settings Your online profiles are like open books to cyber snoops unless you lock them down. Safeguard your privacy with a trustworthy VPN In the digital-verse, protecting your online privacy is paramount, like guarding the secret recipe to your grandma’s famous carrot cake. But fear not!
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DepositFiles exposed config file, jeopardizing user security
Security Affairs
JULY 27, 2023
The recent tsunami of Cl0p-driven ransomware attacks via the MOVEit Transfer exploit is a painful reminder of the general idea behind the pessimistic “the cloud is just someone else’s computer” analogy. Attackers could also target the company with malware, ransomware, unauthorized access to business payment systems, etc.,”
6 ways to protect your passport and other travel docs from cybercriminals - before it's too late
Zero Day
JULY 16, 2025
Also: 7 ways to lock down your phone's security - before it's too late Want to know how to hack into airline and hotel booking systems? Instruction manuals known as "Flight & hotel cracking & booking manuals" can go for $150 to $250 on the dark web. Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi networks.
Security Affairs newsletter Round 188 – News of the week
Security Affairs
NOVEMBER 11, 2018
Let me inform you that my new book, “Digging in the Deep Web” is online with a special deal. Kraken ransomware 2.0 VPN vs. proxy: which is better to stay anonymous online? The best news of the week with Security Affairs. 20% discount. Kindle Edition. Paper Copy. Once again thank you!
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