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A data scraping service known as Spy Pet has sparked privacy concerns by selling extensive user data from Discord. With a claimed 600 million user database, Spy Pet offers user profiles and activity details for a minimal fee. Discord is actively investigating the matter. The incident emphasizes the need for clearer regulations protecting user privacy. ...

Telegram addressed a critical security issue in its Windows desktop app, debunking initial rumors of a zero-click flaw. After a typo in the code enabled Python scripts to run without warning, exploiters disguised them as videos. Telegram swiftly fixed the issue and plans to enhance security for future versions. ...

CVE-2024-31497 is a critical vulnerability in PuTTY SSH client versions 0.68 to 0.80, allowing recovery of a user's private key due to biased nonce generation. Attackers can exploit this, posing serious threats. Several applications are also affected. Users must upgrade, revoke vulnerable keys, and update dependent applications to mitigate the risk and prevent breaches. ...

Palo Alto Networks has released critical updates to fix a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-3400) in its firewall operating system PAN-OS. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to gain root access through command injection in the GlobalProtect gateway/portal. Hotfixes are available, and customers are advised to apply mitigation measures. The U.S. CISA has also mandated actions to address the vulnerability. ...

A new "Loop DoS" attack exploits UDP-based application-layer protocols, potentially affecting thousands of systems. It involves servers engaging in continuous communication, depleting their resources and rendering them unresponsive. Despite no reported real-world instances, an estimated 300,000 hosts could be exploited. Initiatives like BCP38 filtering spoofed traffic aim to mitigate risks. ...