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porterneuman.mx: PowerShell and JavaScript files tied to the AveMaria remote access trojan, and what to do
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Viruses and parasites
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Oct 7, 2026
Viruses and parasites
Mirai Minecraft DDoS Record: Wynncraft and 2026 Botnets
Viruses and parasites
Mirai Minecraft DDoS Record: Wynncraft and 2026 Botnets
A Mirai botnet hit Minecraft server Wynncraft with 2.5 Tbps in 2022. By 2026 the record is 31.4 Tbps from Aisuru-Kimwolf. Timeline, risks, steps.
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
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Spam and phishing
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Spam and phishing
EBN and EU Business Register Scam: 2026 Warning
Spam and phishing
EBN and EU Business Register Scam: 2026 Warning
The European Business Number and EU Business Register letters are paid directory traps, not EU forms. How the scam works in 2026 and what to do.
Alice Woods ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Spam and phishing
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Spam and phishing
River City Media Spam List: What to Do in 2026
Spam and phishing
River City Media Spam List: What to Do in 2026
The River City Media spam list exposed 393 million unique emails in 2017. How to check yours in 2026, how they got it, and the River City Data mix-up.
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
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Web browsers and vulnerabilities
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Oct 7, 2026
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
ai-
bolit-
hoster.php and Imunify360 Flaws: 2026 Update
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
ai-bolit-hoster.php and Imunify360 Flaws: 2026 Update
ai-bolit-hoster.php in Imunify360 had code execution flaws in 2021 and again in 2025. What was patched, which version is safe in 2026, and what to check.
Jake Doevan ·
Oct 7, 2026
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Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
Google Bard Security Limitations: What 2026 Gemini Shows
Security
Google Bard Security Limitations: What 2026 Gemini Shows
Google Bard is now Gemini. What the 2023 Bard security limits were, how attackers misuse Gemini in 2026 per Google, and how to avoid AI phishing.
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Viruses and parasites
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Viruses and parasites
AdultSwine Malware in 2026: What Parents Should Know
Viruses and parasites
AdultSwine Malware in 2026: What Parents Should Know
Jake Doevan ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Anti-spyware software
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Anti-spyware software
Best Free Data Recovery Software in 2026: What Still Works
Anti-spyware software
Best Free Data Recovery Software in 2026: What Still Works
Linas Kiguolis ·
Oct 7, 2026
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Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
Emsisoft STOP Djvu Decryptor in 2026: Does It Still Work?
Security
Emsisoft STOP Djvu Decryptor in 2026: Does It Still Work?
Julie Splinters ·
Oct 7, 2026
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Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
WhatsApp GIF Hack CVE-
2019-
11932: 2026 Update
Security
WhatsApp GIF Hack CVE-2019-11932: 2026 Update
Julie Splinters ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Spam and phishing
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Spam and phishing
OffSec GDPR Notice Email: Legit or Phishing in 2026?
Spam and phishing
OffSec GDPR Notice Email: Legit or Phishing in 2026?
A GDPR notice from OffSec can be legitimate, but GDPR is also a common phishing lure. How to verify the email in 2026, the scam timeline and safe steps.
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
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Web browsers and vulnerabilities
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
Did Trump Hack Roblox? The 2020 MAGA Hack in 2026
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
Did Trump Hack Roblox? The 2020 MAGA Hack in 2026
No, nothing ties Trump or Roblox to the 2020 "vote for Trump" hack. What happened, how accounts were taken and how to protect a Roblox account in 2026.
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
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Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
Meta Celeb-
Bait Face Recognition in 2026: What Changed
Security
Meta Celeb-Bait Face Recognition in 2026: What Changed
Meta now uses face recognition against celeb-bait scams in the EU, UK and South Korea, protecting nearly 500,000 public figures. What changed in 2026.
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Spam and phishing
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Spam and phishing
Elon Musk Crypto Scam Sites: BitVex and Clones in 2026
Spam and phishing
Elon Musk Crypto Scam Sites: BitVex and Clones in 2026
Elon Musk does not run BitVex, Kepovex, Nevodex or any crypto platform. How the deepfake scam works in 2026, red flags, and what to do if you paid.
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
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Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
Arnold Clark Data Breach in 2026: Claims and What to Do
Security
Arnold Clark Data Breach in 2026: Claims and What to Do
Arnold Clark data breach update for 2026: about 15,000 drivers won the right to a group claim in Scotland. Timeline, what was leaked and what to do now.
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
Google Play Crypto Mining App Ban: 2026 Policy Status
Security
Google Play Crypto Mining App Ban: 2026 Policy Status
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
noyb vs TikTok, SHEIN and Temu: GDPR China Cases in 2026
Security
noyb vs TikTok, SHEIN and Temu: GDPR China Cases in 2026
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Viruses and parasites
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Viruses and parasites
Fortnite Hacks and Cheats in 2026: Malware Risks
Viruses and parasites
Fortnite Hacks and Cheats in 2026: Malware Risks
Jake Doevan ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Spam and phishing
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Spam and phishing
"Congratulations, You Won" Pop-
Up Scam in 2026
Spam and phishing
"Congratulations, You Won" Pop-Up Scam in 2026
Jake Doevan ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
News
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
News
Dmitry Khoroshev, LockBit Leader: 2026 Status and Reward
News
Dmitry Khoroshev, LockBit Leader: 2026 Status and Reward
Dmitry Khoroshev, named as LockBit leader in 2024, is still not in custody as of 2026. The $10m reward, the 26 counts, the $100m and what changed.
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
Joker's Stash Turkish Card Leak: 2026 Status
Security
Joker's Stash Turkish Card Leak: 2026 Status
Joker's Stash, the dark web shop that sold 455,000 Turkish card records in 2019, closed in 2021. What it means in 2026 and how to protect your cards.
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Spam and phishing
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Spam and phishing
CPA Canada Data Breach: 2026 Update for Accountants
Spam and phishing
CPA Canada Data Breach: 2026 Update for Accountants
The CPA Canada breach exposed data of over 329,000 people in 2020. What leaked, the timeline, phishing risks for accountants in 2026 and safe steps.
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
News
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
News
Minecraft Skin Malware in 2026: Are Skins Safe?
News
Minecraft Skin Malware in 2026: Are Skins Safe?
Minecraft skin malware hit 50,000 players in 2018. In 2026 the bigger risk is fake mods and clients that steal accounts. Timeline, risks and safe steps.
Olivia Morelli ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
JustDial Data Breach: Is JustDial Safe in 2026?
Security
JustDial Data Breach: Is JustDial Safe in 2026?
The 2019 JustDial leak exposed data of about 100 million users. What it means in 2026, India's new data law, JustDial scam risks and safe steps.
Jake Doevan ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Viruses and parasites
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Viruses and parasites
Purple Fox Malware and Fake Telegram Apps in 2026
Viruses and parasites
Purple Fox Malware and Fake Telegram Apps in 2026
2-Spyware Editorial Team ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
CrowdStrike Channel File 291 Outage: Cause and 2026 Status
Security
CrowdStrike Channel File 291 Outage: Cause and 2026 Status
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
Macy's Data Breach: The 2019 Card Leak Explained in 2026
Web browsers and vulnerabilities
Macy's Data Breach: The 2019 Card Leak Explained in 2026
Julie Splinters ·
Oct 7, 2026
TYPE
Security
FILED
Oct 7, 2026
Security
RaidForums Seized: 2026 Status, Domains and Coelho Case
Security
RaidForums Seized: 2026 Status, Domains and Coelho Case
Gabriel E. Hall ·
Oct 7, 2026
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