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    New Linux Backdoor 'Auto-color' Targets Academic and Government Systems

    February 28, 2025 • 1 min read

    A sophisticated Linux backdoor dubbed 'Auto-color' is actively compromising universities and government institutions across North America and Asia. The stealthy malware grants attackers extensive remote access while being notably difficult to detect and remove, featuring a kill switch that hampers forensic investigations.

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    Identity Thief Jailed After Victim Discovers Impersonator Living His Life

    February 04, 2025 • 1 min read

    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.

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