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Chinese group’s ChatGPT use reveals worldwide harassment campaign against critics

Cyber Scoop February 25, 2026

Chinese group’s ChatGPT use reveals worldwide harassment campaign against...

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CrowdStrike says attackers are moving through networks in under 30 minutes

Cyber Scoop February 24, 2026

CrowdStrike says attackers are moving through networks in under...

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Chinese hackers exploited a Dell zero-day for 18 months before anyone noticed

Cyber Scoop February 17, 2026

Google: Chinese state attackers going after Dell zero-day since...

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Unit 42: Nearly two-thirds of breaches now start with identity abuse

Cyber Scoop February 17, 2026

Unit 42: Nearly two-thirds of breaches now start with...

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Google finds state-sponsored hackers use AI at ‘all stages’ of attack cycle 

Cyber Scoop February 12, 2026

Google finds state-sponsored hackers use AI at ‘all stages’...

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0APT ransomware group rises swiftly with bluster, along with genuine threat of attack

Cyber Scoop February 11, 2026

0APT ransomware group rises swiftly with bluster, along with...

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After major Poland energy grid cyberattack, CISA issues warning to U.S. audience

Cyber Scoop February 10, 2026

After major Poland energy grid cyberattack, CISA issues warning...

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China-based espionage group compromised Notepad++ for six months

Cyber Scoop February 2, 2026

China-based espionage group compromised Notepad++ for six months |...

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Long-running North Korea threat group splits into 3 distinct operations

Cyber Scoop January 29, 2026

Long-running North Korea threat group splits into 3 distinct...

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Cybercriminals and nation-state groups are exploiting a six-month old WinRAR defect

Cyber Scoop January 27, 2026

Cybercriminals and nation-state groups are exploiting a six-month old...

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