Aeternum C2 Botnet Stores Encrypted Commands on Polygon Blockchain to Evade Takedown

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new botnet loader called Aeternum C2 that uses a blockchain-based command-and-control (C2) infrastructure to make it resilient to takedown efforts. “Instead of relying on traditional servers or domains for command-and-control, Aeternum stores its instructions on the public Polygon blockchain,” Qrator Labs said in a report shared with The […]

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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Kali Linux + Claude, Chrome Crash Traps, WinRAR Flaws, LockBit & 15+ Stories

Ravie LakshmananFeb 26, 2026Cybersecurity / Hacking News Nothing here looks dramatic at first glance. That’s the point. Many of this week’s threats begin with something ordinary, like an ad, a meeting invite, or a software update. Behind the scenes, the tactics are sharper. Access happens faster. Control is established sooner. Cleanup becomes harder. Here is […]

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Expert Recommends: Prepare for PQC Right Now

The Hacker NewsFeb 26, 2026Encryption / Data Protection Introduction: Steal It Today, Break It in a Decade Digital evolution is unstoppable, and though the pace may vary, things tend to fall into place sooner rather than later. That, of course, applies to adversaries as well. The rise of ransomware and cyber extortion generated funding for […]

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The world’s biggest sovereign wealth fund is using Anthropic’s Claude AI model to screen investments for ethical issues

Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, addresses a press conference on his company’s annual results for 2024 at Norges Bank in Oslo, Norway, on January 29, 2025. Ole Berg-rusten | Afp | Getty Images Norway’s $2 trillion oil fund, one of the world’s biggest investors, said Thursday that it is now using AI […]

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Apple Said to Lower iPhone Fold’s Crease to Under 0.15mm; First Foldable Still Expected to Debut in 2026

Apple is believed launch its long-awaited iPhone Fold later this year. While Apple remains tight-lipped about the development of a foldable iPhone, a new rumour claims the upcoming foldable will have a barely noticeable crease in its internal screen, offering an immersive experience.T he foldable iPhone is expected to be launched alongside the iPhone 18 […]

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Nvidia earnings, Big Tech’s White House visit, protein prices and more in Morning Squawk

This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox. Happy Thursday. With focus remaining on artificial intelligence’s potential to shake up various industries, I’ve decided to start a mental count of how many times I say or write variations of the term “AI disruption.” S&P 500 futures are little changed this […]

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Nvidia’s stock sees only marginal gains after better-than-expected results. Here’s the latest

Nvidia stock is up almost 1% in pre-market trading on Thursday, as investor concerns around the AI infrastructure boom dampened enthusiasm about its better-than-expected earnings. Revenue for its fiscal fourth-quarter hit $68.13 billion, ahead of analyst estimates of $66.21 billion, according to LSEG. Total revenue climbed 73% from the figure Nvidia reported a year ago […]

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Oppo Find N6 Rear Camera Features, Hasselblad Tuning Teased by Oppo Executive; Quad-Camera Setup Confirmed

The Oppo Find N6 will have a Hasselblad-tuned 200-megapixel quad camera setup. This information was confirmed by Zhou Yibao, an Oppo executive, in a post on Chinese social media Weibo. The upcoming phone will be the only folding smartphone to include Oppo’s proprietary Danxia colour lenses. The post also confirms the crease improvements and the […]

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Microsoft Warns Developers of Fake Next.js Job Repos Delivering In-Memory Malware

A “coordinated developer-targeting campaign” is using malicious repositories disguised as legitimate Next.js projects and technical assessments to trick victims into executing them and establish persistent access to compromised machines. “The activity aligns with a broader cluster of threats that use job-themed lures to blend into routine developer workflows and increase the likelihood of code execution,” […]

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Malicious StripeApi NuGet Package Mimicked Official Library and Stole API Tokens

Ravie LakshmananFeb 26, 2026Malware / Software Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new malicious package discovered on the NuGet Gallery, impersonating a library from financial services firm Stripe in an attempt to target the financial sector. The package, codenamed StripeApi.Net, attempts to masquerade as Stripe.net, a legitimate library from Stripe that has over […]

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Nvidia still hasn’t sold its U.S.-approved China AI chips — and it’s worried local AI rivals could take over

Dado Ruvic | Reuters BEIJING — U.S. chip giant Nvidia has yet to recoup its lost sales in China, despite Washington easing some restrictions, and the company is sounding the alarm about rising competition from Chinese rivals. “While small amounts of H200 [semiconductor] products for China-based customers were approved by the US government, we have […]

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Perplexity Computer Unveiled as Unified, Multi-Model AI Workflow Platform: Key Features, Availability

Perplexity AI on Wednesday announced Perplexity Computer, a new multi-model AI workflow system. It is designed to help users perform complex research and task execution through a coordinated network of AI models. The system is claimed to be built to go beyond single-model chat interfaces by enabling multiple AI systems to collaborate on research, reasoning, […]

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Vivo X300 Ultra Moniker Revealed as Handset Bags Indonesia’s SDPPI Certification Alongside Vivo X300 FE

The Vivo X300 Ultra has cleared Indonesia’s SDPPI certification, confirming its name and model number V2562, while the X300 FE appeared as V2537. Earlier IMEI, EEC, and TKDN listings revealed only model numbers. The X300 Ultra is expected to launch globally soon. Leaks suggest it may debut with an attachable 400mm teleconverter lens. Rumoured specifications […]

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