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Researchers Expose New Polymorphic Attack That Clones Browser Extensions to Steal Credentials
Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated a novel technique that allows a malicious web browser extension to impersonate any installed add-on. “The polymorphic extensions create a pixel perfect replica of the target’s icon, HTML popup, workflows and even temporarily disables the legitimate extension, making it extremely convincing for victims to believe that they are providing credentials to
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Rental population shrank in Portland area as homeownership inched up
Portland’s rental landscape has been shifting, with a greater loss of renters than the U.S. overall.
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Desert Dexter Targets 900 Victims Using Facebook Ads and Telegram Malware Links
The Middle East and North Africa have become the target of a new campaign that delivers a modified version of a known malware called AsyncRAT since September 2024. “The campaign, which leverages social media to distribute malware, is tied to the region’s current geopolitical climate,” Positive Technologies researchers Klimentiy Galkin and Stanislav Pyzhov said in…
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Why The Modern Google Workspace Needs Unified Security
The Need For Unified Security Google Workspace is where teams collaborate, share ideas, and get work done. But while it makes work easier, it also creates new security challenges. Cybercriminals are constantly evolving, finding ways to exploit misconfigurations, steal sensitive data, and hijack user accounts. Many organizations try to secure their environment by piecing together…
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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: New Attacks, Old Tricks, Bigger Impact
Cyber threats today don’t just evolve—they mutate rapidly, testing the resilience of everything from global financial systems to critical infrastructure. As cybersecurity confronts new battlegrounds—ranging from nation-state espionage and ransomware to manipulated AI chatbots—the landscape becomes increasingly complex, prompting vital questions: How secure are our cloud environments? Can our
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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN and DPI Bypass Tools
A new mass malware campaign is infecting users with a cryptocurrency miner named SilentCryptoMiner by masquerading it as a tool designed to circumvent internet blocks and restrictions around online services. Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky said the activity is part of a larger trend where cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging Windows Packet Divert (WPD) tools to distribute…
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PGE’s controversial Forest Park project approved
The project’s most significant intrusion in the 5,200-acre park is removal of 4.7 acres of forest — 376 trees — within PGE’s existing right-of-way to make way for a new transmission corridor.
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Portland attorneys react to Trump’s attempt to punish Perkins Coie
The Executive Order could have a chilling effect — or it could embolden attorneys.
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Restaurant roundup: Beast chef joins L’Échelle; Kau Kau opens; Meet 82 Acres
This week’s roundup is all about openings and new beginnings for several Portland restaurants.
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BPA regaining some workers fired by Trump administration
Job losses at the self-funded federal agency have raised grid reliability concerns.
