Hackers Exploit Azure Apps to Create Malicious Apps Impersonating Microsoft

Hackers Exploit Azure Apps to Create Malicious Apps Impersonating Microsoft

A recent investigation by Varonis Threat Labs uncovered a critical loophole that allowed attackers to create malicious Azure applications using reserved Microsoft names. By bypassing safeguards, hackers could register deceptive app names like “Azure Portal,” tricking users into granting dangerous permissions. This flaw enabled cybercriminals to gain initial access, maintain persistence, and escalate privileges within…

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Beyond Meat Rallies 1,000%—Here’s Why

Beyond Meat Rallies 1,000%—Here’s Why

Topline A dayslong rally continued Wednesday for Beyond Meat, whose shares have jumped more than 1,000% since hitting a new low last week, as traders flocked to the plant-based meat distributor’s stock as the next meme asset. Wall Street previously forecast the plant-based meat firm as a “Reddit stock to watch.” Getty Images Key Facts…

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Sen. Jeff Merkley delivers marathon Senate speech protesting Trump's policies

Sen. Jeff Merkley delivers marathon Senate speech protesting Trump’s policies

Washington — Sen. Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat, began delivering a marathon speech on the Senate floor Tuesday evening, speaking overnight and into the morning Wednesday in protest of President Trump’s policies.  Merkley, 68, began speaking at 6:21 p.m. on Tuesday and railed against the Trump administration through the night for its deportation efforts, canceled…

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UK regulator sues crypto exchange HTX over unlawful promotions

UK regulator sues crypto exchange HTX over unlawful promotions

Britain’s markets regulator has filed a lawsuit against HTX, a global crypto exchange advised by Chinese entrepreneur Justin Sun, accusing it of unlawfully promoting crypto asset services to UK consumers. The Financial Conduct Authority said on Wednesday it had launched civil proceedings in London’s High Court against HTX, formerly known as Huobi, for breaching Britain’s…

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Chinese state media says US ‘dying from within’ as Beijing drafts next 5-year plan

Chinese state media says US ‘dying from within’ as Beijing drafts next 5-year plan

Chinese state media has labelled the US a failed state, claiming it is “dying from within” as its global hegemony declines. The commentary published in Beijing Daily on Tuesday came as China’s policymakers prepared to outline long-term plans amid intensifying competition with Washington. Beijing on Monday began a key four-day conclave that will determine the…

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Apple and Google may face action over mobile phone dominance, says UK watchdog

Apple and Google may face action over mobile phone dominance, says UK watchdog

Apple and Google may be forced to make changes to their mobile platforms as current rules could be “limiting innovation and competition”, the UK’s competition watchdog has found. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said the two tech giants had substantial and entrenched market power with their platforms. It confirmed they were given so-called “strategic…

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