In a startling revelation shaking the cybersecurity world, a menacing new botnet dubbed Eleven11bot has emerged, infecting over 86,000 Internet of Things (IoT) devices to orchestrate devastating Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks. This rapidly growing threat has set its sights on critical infrastructure across the United States, United Kingdom, Mexico, Canada, and Australia. With security cameras…
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SolarWinds Goes Private in $4.4 Billion Deal: What It Means for Tech’s Future
In a seismic shift for the tech world, SolarWinds, the Austin-based giant known for its IT management software, has been snapped up by private equity firm Turn/River Capital in a whopping $4.4 billion deal. Announced on February 7, 2025, this acquisition marks SolarWinds’ exit from the public market and a bold new chapter as a…
LightSpy Malware Unleashed: A New Threat Targets Your Digital Life
Imagine a silent predator lurking in your phone, laptop, or even your router—watching your every move, stealing your secrets, and now, it’s smarter than ever. That’s the reality of LightSpy, a notorious spyware that’s back with a vengeance in 2025. According to a recent report from CySecurity News, this updated malware has launched a fresh…
Farewell to Skype – A Legendary App Signs Off After 22 Years
A Sad Goodbye to Skype It’s with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Skype, the app that once revolutionized how we connected across the globe. Microsoft announced on February 28, 2025, that Skype will officially shut down on May 5, 2025, ending a remarkable 22-year journey. For many of us, Skype wasn’t just…
Instagram’s Violent Reels Fiasco: What Happened and Why It Matters
Imagine scrolling through Instagram Reels for a quick laugh or a dance video, only to be hit with a barrage of graphic violence—shootings, mutilations, and cartel-style executions. That’s exactly what happened to users worldwide on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, when a mysterious “error” turned Instagram into a digital horror show. Meta, the platform’s parent company,…
Have I Been Pwned Adds 284 Million Accounts in Massive Security Update
Today, the cybersecurity world got a major wake-up call as “Have I Been Pwned” (HIBP), the go-to service for checking data breach exposure, added a staggering 284 million accounts to its database. This update, announced by HIBP creator Troy Hunt, stems from a trove of stealer logs uncovered on a Telegram channel dubbed “ALIEN TXTBASE.”…
GrubHub Data Breach Exposes Personal Information: What You Need to Know
GrubHub, a leading food delivery service, disclosed a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers, drivers, and merchants. With the company in the midst of a $650 million sale to Wonder Group, this incident has raised serious concerns about cybersecurity in the food delivery industry. Here’s a detailed…