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Discontinued D-Link DIR-823X Routers Exploited by Mirai Botnet via CVE-2025-29635 Command Injection
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 23, 2026 | Sources: 1Since early 2025, discontinued D-Link DIR-823X routers have been actively targeted by the Mirai botnet exploiting a known command injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-296... Documented alert summary. Focus: affected products, exploit urgency and remediation guidance.
Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner
GitLab Patches Critical Flaws Allowing Session Hijacking and Code Execution in 2026
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 23, 2026 | Sources: 1In April 2026, GitLab urgently patched 11 security vulnerabilities, including three high-severity flaws that risked user session hijacking, malicious code execution, a... Documented alert summary. Focus: affected products, exploit urgency and remediation guidance.
Best next step: Crypto Scam Checker for Fake Investments and Recovery Fraud
New 'Copy Fail' Linux Kernel Flaw Lets Local Attackers Gain Root Access
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 30, 2026 | Sources: 1A critical local privilege escalation vulnerability called 'Copy Fail' affects Linux kernels released since 2017, allowing unprivileged users to gain root access. Majo... Documented alert summary. Focus: affected products, exploit urgency and remediation guidance.
Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner
Vercel April 2026 Incident: Why Non-Sensitive Environment Variables Demand Immediate Attention
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 20, 2026 | Sources: 1In April 2026, Vercel’s Context.ai breach revealed that environment variables not marked as sensitive were exposed, underscoring a critical security oversight. This de... Documented alert summary. Focus: exposed data, who may be affected and breach-response priorities.
Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner
US Sanctions Cambodian Senator Kok An and Associates Over Scam Protection Allegations
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 24, 2026 | Sources: 2The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Cambodian Senator Kok An and 28 other individuals and entities for allegedly shielding scam operations. This move... Verified across 2 sources. Focus: fraud signals, pressure tactics and what to do before paying or replying.
Best next step: Crypto Scam Checker for Fake Investments and Recovery Fraud
Crypto Scam Exploits Strait of Hormuz Shipping, Falsely Promises Safe Passage Leading to Iranian Attack
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 22, 2026 | Sources: 1A sophisticated cryptocurrency scam has deceived maritime operators into paying for false 'safe passage' guarantees through the Strait of Hormuz, culminating in at lea... Documented alert summary. Focus: fraud signals, pressure tactics and what to do before paying or replying.
Best next step: Crypto Scam Checker for Fake Investments and Recovery Fraud
Ransomware Attacks Challenge Investigators: Proactive Measures Against AI-Driven Cybercrime
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 20, 2026 | Sources: 1Ransomware gangs increasingly leverage AI and darknet resources to target critical infrastructure, posing significant challenges to law enforcement. Investigators in K... Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner
Inside the AI-Generated MAGA Girl Scam Targeting Vulnerable Men in 2026
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 21, 2026 | Sources: 1In 2026, a med student exploited AI generative tools to create a fake conservative persona dubbed the 'MAGA Girl,' using it to scam thousands from unsuspecting men. Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner
Global Spy Campaigns Exploit Telecom Infrastructure to Access Cellular Networks
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 24, 2026 | Sources: 1A detailed investigation by Citizen Lab reveals how covert surveillance vendors have exploited vulnerabilities within legitimate telecom infrastructure worldwide to co... Documented alert summary. Focus: affected products, exploit urgency and remediation guidance.
Best next step: Crypto Scam Checker for Fake Investments and Recovery Fraud
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Scam Ads on Facebook and Instagram: What Users Need to Know
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 21, 2026 | Sources: 1Meta is being sued by the Consumer Federation of America for allegedly misleading users about its efforts to combat scam advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. Documented alert summary. Focus: lure pattern, spoofing signals and account-protection next steps.
Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner
Deezer Reports 44% of New Music Uploads Are AI-Generated Amid Surge in Fraudulent Streams
Human review: Artur Ślesik | Source date: Apr 20, 2026 | Sources: 2Deezer reveals that nearly half of daily music uploads to its platform are AI-generated songs, with most streams flagged as fraudulent. Despite the volume of AI conten... Verified across 2 sources. Focus: fraud signals, pressure tactics and what to do before paying or replying.
Best next step: Phishing Recovery Center and Account Takeover Guides
Backdoor Discovered in Popular WordPress Quick Page/Post Redirect Plugin
Human review: Marcin Pocztowski | Source date: Apr 30, 2026 | Sources: 1A critical backdoor has been discovered in the Quick Page/Post Redirect WordPress plugin, exposing thousands of sites to unauthorized access and potential compromise.... Documented alert summary. Focus: infection path, likely payload impact and containment priorities.
Best next step: Identity Theft Recovery Planner
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