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WebPush and UnifiedPush: Decentralizing Push Notifications for a More Open Internet
As decentralized services grapple with real-time notifications, new open standards like WebPush are emerging to break free from centralized systems like Firebase Cloud Messaging. Platforms like Mastodon are leading the charge toward truly distributed push notifications, marking a crucial step for decentralized services.
Federal Workers Sue to Block Unauthorized Server in Privacy Battle with OPM
Federal employees have filed a class action lawsuit seeking to disconnect an allegedly illegal server at the US Office of Personnel Management headquarters installed by Elon Musk associates. The lawsuit claims the unauthorized server could expose sensitive government worker data and violates federal privacy laws.
Casio UK Website Hit by Sophisticated Payment Skimming Attack
Casio's UK online store suffered a major security breach exposing customer payment data through an advanced web skimmer attack between January 14-24, 2025. The sophisticated scheme used fake payment forms to harvest sensitive information before routing victims to legitimate checkout pages.
Taiwan Bans DeepSeek AI Over National Security Concerns
Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs has banned government agencies from using DeepSeek's Chinese-made AI technology, citing data security risks. The ban affects government employees, public schools and state enterprises amid concerns over potential information leakage to Chinese authorities.
Identity Thief Jailed After Victim Discovers Impersonator Living His Life
In a bizarre case of stolen identity, an Iowa man discovered someone had been working and living under his name at the University of Iowa for years. The real William Woods' persistence led to the arrest and 12-year prison sentence of Matthew Keirans, highlighting the devastating impact of identity theft.
Massive Healthcare Data Breach Exposes Medical Records of Over 1 Million Americans
Connecticut's Community Health Center suffers major cyber attack compromising sensitive medical data of more than 1 million patients, including COVID-19 records. The incident highlights growing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in healthcare, prompting investigations and calls for improved security measures.
DeepSeek AI Model Shows Critical Security Flaws in Cisco Testing
Cisco's comprehensive testing reveals DeepSeek R1 AI model failed to block any harmful prompts, achieving a concerning 100% attack success rate. The findings raise serious security questions as the model becomes available on major cloud platforms.
Mastodon Migration Guide: Your Path to Decentralized Social Networking
Discover how to transition to Mastodon, the decentralized social media platform offering enhanced privacy, chronological timelines, and community-driven experiences. Learn essential steps from choosing your instance to building meaningful connections in this comprehensive guide.
Brazilian Banking Malware 'Coyote' Expands Target List to Over 1,000 Financial Sites
A sophisticated Windows malware strain called Coyote has dramatically expanded its attack scope, now targeting over 1,030 websites and 73 financial institutions in Brazil. The threat employs advanced techniques including keylogging, screenshot capture, and phishing overlays to steal sensitive credentials.