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Hackers can now use a new type of malware called Avaddon to target Microsoft Exchange email servers, as per researchers from Sophos, a cybersecurity firm. Avaddon ransomware, which was initially spotted in early 2019, has recently been updated to incorporate a module dedicated to exploiting vulnerabilities in Exchange servers. This is alarming as Microsoft itself seemingly dealt with numerous hacking campaigns targeting Exchange servers earlier this year.

Using virtual private networks (VPNs) to ensure online privacy and security has become increasingly popular. However, it has been revealed that many Android VPN apps available on the Google Play Store possess critical vulnerabilities, putting millions of users at risk. The discovery was made by a team of academics from the University of California, Riverside.

A new report reveals that the controversial facial recognition company, Clearview AI, has experienced a major data breach, compromising its entire database and client list. Clearview AI, notorious for scraping billions of images from the internet to build its facial recognition tool, claims to have been utilized by law enforcement agencies globally. However, the leaked information now exposes the company’s clients, including law enforcement agencies from various countries and even private entities.