Cybersecurity Headlines GitHub repos exposed, HaveIBeenPwned adds 244M stolen passwords, Anagram gamifies cybersecurity training
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Feb 27, 2025 Explore the alarming misuse of Microsoft’s Copilot accessing private GitHub repositories. Learn about Signal's potential withdrawal from Sweden amidst rising cybersecurity concerns. Discover how Belarusian cyber espionage targets opposition activists with Ghostwriter’s advanced malware. Uncover the deceptive tactics of the Crazy Evil group, tricking job seekers into spreading malware. Plus, insights on Anagram's innovative cybersecurity training solutions and Bybit's bounty campaign for recovering stolen Ethereum, highlighting the ongoing battle against cybercrime.
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Copilot Data Exposure
- Microsoft Copilot retains access to once-public GitHub repositories, even after they're private.
- Lasso identified over 20,000 affected repositories, exposing sensitive data from major companies.
Cellebrite Halts Serbia Use
- Cellebrite halted product use in Serbia after an Amnesty International report.
- The report accused Serbian authorities of misusing Cellebrite's tools to target activists.
Signal Threatens Swedish Exit
- Signal's CEO will withdraw from Sweden if the government mandates backdoors in encrypted messaging.
- Sweden considers similar laws to the UK, requiring breaking end-to-end encryption where feasible.