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Scottish Woman Awarded £150,000 After LG Phone Sparks House Fire

A North Lanarkshire woman has won nearly £150,000 in damages after a fire, caused by a defective LG K8 smartphone, broke out in her home in 2018. The case, ruled on by Sheriff Robert Fife at Edinburgh Sheriff Court, highlights ongoing concerns over lithium-ion battery safety in consumer electronics. The Incident Denise Parks and her husband Robert were asleep in their Coatbridge home in the…

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Cyberly has officially unveiled Cyberly Search — a privacy-first, independent search engine built to deliver uncensored, unbiased, and entirely anonymous access to information.

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🇬🇧 We Will Not Comply: Cyberly Joins the Fight Against Labour’s Online Safety Act

The UK government, under Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, has done the unthinkable: it has declared war on the open internet. Under the guise of “safety,” they’ve passed the Online Safety Act — a sweeping, authoritarian law that grants the state unprecedented power to monitor, censor, and punish what you say, what you read, and what you share online. Now, Wikipedia — one of the last remaining open…

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How to Stay Invisible and Anonymous Online: The Complete Easy Guide

In today’s world, almost everything we do happens online — from chatting with friends and shopping to working and sharing photos. But with all this activity comes a big problem: privacy. How do you stop people from spying on you, tracking what you do, or finding out who you really are? How do you stay invisible and anonymous online? At Cyberly News, we want everyone to be able to protect…

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The UK government has finally enforced the Online Safety Act, branding it a “child protection” law. But behind the warm language of safety lies one of the most intrusive, misguided, and dangerous pieces of legislation ever passed in the name of online regulation. Far from protecting children, this law poses a serious threat to privacy, free speech, digital security, and civil liberties — for everyone, not just criminals or abusers.

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Widespread Mobile Network Outages Across England: Is There a Bigger Threat Behind the Disruptions?

By Cyberly News | Investigation by James Parker Mobile phone users across England have been plagued by a wave of baffling call issues in recent days, with a surge of reports describing one-sided audio, delayed transmissions, and total failure to initiate or receive phone calls. What began as a few isolated complaints has escalated into what could be a national mobile network concern. James…

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Facebook Messenger Rolls Out Default End-to-End Encryption: What It Means for Your Privacy

In a significant upgrade for Facebook Messenger users, Meta has officially launched default end-to-end encryption for all personal chats and calls, marking a major step in enhancing the privacy and security of one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms. This long-awaited update, announced in December 2023 and gradually rolling out across the globe, aims to ensure that conversations…

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British Retail Giants M&S and Co-op Still Reeling from Devastating Cyber Attacks

Weeks after a ransomware group crippled systems at Marks & Spencer and the Co-op, operations remain stalled, losses mount, and questions deepen about the readiness of major British firms in the face of evolving cyber threats. Inside the Cyber Crisis Crippling M&S and Co-op What began as a “cyber incident” on Easter weekend has now snowballed into one of the most severe cybersecurity crises to…

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Russian Cyber Espionage Targeted UK Government Data: A New Chapter in Cybersecurity Threats

In a highly concerning breach of security, Russian state-sponsored cyber operatives have successfully infiltrated UK government data and systems, compromising sensitive corporate emails and personal information. The breach, which took place earlier this year, has raised significant alarms about the vulnerabilities in both government systems and the third-party suppliers upon which they rely for…

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Automated Malware Removal Takes a Leap Forward with ECHO's Vaccine-Like Technology

May 9, 2025 – In a breakthrough that promises to reshape the future of cybersecurity, researchers at Georgia Tech have developed an automated malware removal system that works much like a vaccine. Known as ECHO, the system takes a novel approach by exploiting malware’s own infrastructure to deactivate it from within. This innovative method could drastically reduce the time and resources typically…

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iClicker Platform Targeted by Malware Attack: Fake CAPTCHA Used to Exploit Students and Faculty

In a disturbing cybersecurity incident, iClicker, a popular platform for student engagement, was compromised in a ClickFix attack between April 12 and April 16, 2025. The attack targeted students and faculty members across various universities, including the University of Michigan, through a fraudulent CAPTCHA prompt designed to install malware on their devices. iClicker, a subsidiary of…

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North Korean Hacker Caught Attempting to Infiltrate Major US Tech Companies

In a growing trend of cyber threats linked to North Korea, a recent attempted infiltration of a prominent US tech company has unveiled alarming new tactics being employed by the secretive state. A North Korean hacker, disguised under a fake identity, tried to secure a job at Kraken, a well-known cryptocurrency exchange, as part of a larger effort to gain access to sensitive data and systems.…

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Doge Software Engineer’s Computer Infected by Info-Stealing Malware, Leaked Data Raises Security Concerns

A major security breach has shaken the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with one of its software engineers falling victim to a serious malware attack. Kyle Schutt, a software engineer working for DOGE and also the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has been identified as the individual whose computer was infected with information-stealing malware. The breach led…

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Anonymous Hackers Release Leaked Data on Putin’s Administration and Donald Trump

In a major cyberattack aimed at exposing global corruption, the hacking collective Anonymous has released what they claim to be a staggering 10 terabytes of sensitive data, including files allegedly linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russian businesses, pro-Kremlin officials, and even US President Donald Trump. The hack, which was publicly announced on April 15, 2025, aims to further…

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Hacker Group Anonymous Defaces Website of US Deportation Airline GlobalX

In a high-profile hacktivist attack, the international hacker group Anonymous has defaced the website of GlobalX, the airline heavily involved in the controversial deportation flights of individuals under the Trump administration’s immigration policies. On May 5, the group targeted a subdomain of the airline’s website, posting a message in bold black text and an illustration of the Guy Fawkes…

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Cybersecurity Alert: Telecom Giant’s Malware Attack Puts 25 Million Customers at Risk of SIM Swap Fraud

A massive cyberattack on SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest telecommunications provider, has exposed the personal information of over 25 million customers. The breach was caused by sophisticated malware that compromised the company’s internal systems, potentially enabling cybercriminals to execute SIM swapping attacks. SK Telecom, which serves around 34 million subscribers, revealed the breach in…

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Fake AI Video Generators Spread Noodlophile Infostealer Malware

In a disturbing new development in the world of cybersecurity, fake AI-powered video generation platforms are being leveraged by cybercriminals to spread a sophisticated new strain of malware known as Noodlophile. These counterfeit platforms, masquerading as innovative tools for creating AI-generated videos, have become the latest vehicle for cyberattacks. The malware primarily targets sensitive…