+ Global proxy operator IPIDEA denies Google's malicious intent allegations; 'Moltbook' social media site for AI agents had big security hole; and more
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WEEKLY SECURITY WRAP

Tuesday February 3, 2026

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Popular text editor Notepad++ was hacked to drop malware

Chinese state-sponsored group redirected some users' traffic.

By Juha Saarinen

 

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Global proxy operator IPIDEA denies Google's malicious intent allegations
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Global proxy operator IPIDEA denies Google's malicious intent allegations

Claims to operate transparently and responsibly.

By Juha Saarinen

 
'Moltbook' social media site for AI agents had big security hole
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'Moltbook' social media site for AI agents had big security hole

Cyber firm Wiz says.

By Staff Writer

 
 
 
 
WhatsApp unveils high-security mode
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WhatsApp unveils high-security mode

Letting users opt into stronger protections against hackers.

By Staff Writer

 
Malware toolkit guarantees store approval for Chrome extensions
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Malware toolkit guarantees store approval for Chrome extensions

"Stanley" malware kit-as-a-service costs up to US$6000.

By Juha Saarinen

 
NSW to overhaul state cyber emergency plan
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NSW to overhaul state cyber emergency plan

As fresh cyber security strategy for 2026-2028 is released.

By Juha Saarinen

 
Google busts giant IPIDEA residential proxy network
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Google busts giant IPIDEA residential proxy network

Action reduces pool of devices available for threat actors by millions.

By Juha Saarinen

 
 
 
 

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WhatsApp unveils high-security mode
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WhatsApp unveils high-security mode

By Staff Writer

NSW to overhaul state cyber emergency plan
  Security  

NSW to overhaul state cyber emergency plan

By Juha Saarinen

Popular text editor Notepad++ was hacked to drop malware
  Security  

Popular text editor Notepad++ was hacked to drop malware

By Juha Saarinen

Google busts giant IPIDEA residential proxy network
  Security  

Google busts giant IPIDEA residential proxy network

By Juha Saarinen

Malware toolkit guarantees store approval for Chrome extensions
  Security  

Malware toolkit guarantees store approval for Chrome extensions

By Juha Saarinen

 
 
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