Metasploit Releases 7 New Exploit Modules covering FreePBX, Cacti & SmarterMail

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Metasploit Releases 7 New Exploit Modules covering FreePBX, Cacti and SmarterMail

The latest update to the Metasploit Framework this week provides a significant enhancement for penetration testers and red teamers, introducing sev...

The latest update to the Metasploit Framework this week provides a significant enhancement for penetration testers and red teamers, introducing seven new exploit modules targeting commonly used enterprise software. The highlight of this release is a sophisticated trio of modules directed at FreePBX, alongside critical remote code execution (RCE) capabilities for Cacti and SmarterMail.

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Metasploit Releases 7 New Exploit Modules covering FreePBX, Cacti & SmarterMail \ stacker news

The latest update to the Metasploit Framework this week provides a significant enhancement for penetration testers and red teamers, introducing sev...

NASA begins a practice countdown for its first astronauts moonshot for 50 years

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NASA begins a practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in more than 50 years

NASA has begun a two-day practice countdown for its first moonshot with astronauts in 53 years. The dress rehearsal that started Saturday night wil...

NASA began a two-day practice countdown Saturday leading up to the fueling of its new moon rocket, a crucial test that will determine when four astronauts blast off on a lunar flyby. Already in quarantine to avoid germs, Commander Reid Wiseman and his crew will be the first people to launch to the moon since 1972. They will monitor the dress rehearsal from their Houston base before flying to Kennedy Space Center once the rocket is cleared for flight.

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NASA begins a practice countdown for its first astronauts moonshot for 50 years \ stacker news

NASA began a two-day practice countdown Saturday leading up to the fueling of its new moon rocket, a crucial test that will determine when four ast...

What next as bitcoin drops to $78,000 and Saylor’s bet faces pressure

What next as bitcoin drops to $78,000 and Saylor’s bet faces pressure

Bitcoin sank to its lowest levels since April as profit-taking by early holders collided with thinning liquidity and a sharp drop-off in fresh capi...

Bitcoin sank to its lowest levels since April as profit-taking by early holders collided with thinning liquidity and a sharp drop-off in fresh capital.

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What next as bitcoin drops to $78,000 and Saylor’s bet faces pressure \ stacker news

Bitcoin sank to its lowest levels since April as profit-taking by early holders collided with thinning liquidity and a sharp drop-off in fresh capi...

I cancelled my ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini subscriptions for Claude

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I cancelled my ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini subscriptions for Claude — and I should have sooner

Wish I did this sooner.

Although it's been over 2 years since the "AI boom" truly began, there's still a wild number of people who exclusively rely on ChatGPT. The funny part is that this isn't because it's objectively the best option. Instead, it's mostly habit, and the fact that most people just never bothered trying alternatives that might actually fit their needs better.

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I cancelled my ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Gemini subscriptions for Claude \ stacker news

Although it's been over 2 years since the "AI boom" truly began, there's still a wild number of people who exclusively rely on ChatGPT. The funny p...

Coinbase pushback notwithstanding US crypto market structure bill still on track

Coinbase (COIN) pushback notwithstanding, U.S. crypto market structure bill still on track, HSBC says

The bank argued that legislative momentum remains strong as industry heavyweights prioritize long-term regulatory certainty over unpredictable enfo...

Coinbase (COIN) pushback notwithstanding, U.S. crypto market structure bill still on track, HSBC says

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Coinbase pushback notwithstanding US crypto market structure bill still on track \ stacker news

Coinbase (COIN) pushback notwithstanding, U.S. crypto market structure bill still on track, HSBC says

Bitcoin falls out of global top 10 assets by market capitalization, below Tesla

Bitcoin falls out of global top 10 assets by market capitalization, below Elon Musk's Tesla

Ether also declined significantly, dropping to 56th place with a market cap just above $300 billion and losing 14.5% of its value.

Bitcoin’s market capitalization is now around $1.57 trillion, making it the 13th-largest asset by this metric, behind Saudi Aramco and Tesla stock.

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Bitcoin falls out of global top 10 assets by market capitalization, below Tesla \ stacker news

Bitcoin’s market capitalization is now around $1.57 trillion, making it the 13th-largest asset by this metric, behind Saudi Aramco and Tesla stock.

Elon Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit

Elon Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit

The firm wants to create a network of "orbital data centres" to power artificial intelligence.

Elon Musk's SpaceX has applied to launch one million satellites into Earth's orbit to power artificial intelligence (AI). The application claims "orbital data centres" are the most cost and energy-efficient way to meet the growing demand for AI computing power. Traditionally, such centres are large warehouses full of powerful computers which process and store data. Musk's aerospace firm claims processing needs due to the expanding use of AI are already outpacing "terrestrial capabilities".

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Elon Musk's SpaceX applies to launch 1m satellites into orbit \ stacker news

Elon Musk's SpaceX has applied to launch one million satellites into Earth's orbit to power artificial intelligence (AI). The application claims "o...

See February’s full snow moon light up the sky | CNN https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/31/science/february-full-snow-moon Look to the sky this weekend for a chance to see February’s wintry full moon, which comes as four astronauts prepare to make a historic journey around the silvery orb. The full moon will peak at 5:09 p.m. ET Sunday, occurring near sunset and appearing fullest while low in the eastern sky, according to EarthSky.

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See February’s full snow moon light up the sky | CNN \ stacker news

Look to the sky this weekend for a chance to see February’s wintry full moon, which comes as four astronauts prepare to make a historic journey a...

UAT-8099 Target Vulnerable IIS Servers Via PowerShell & Region-Customized BadIIS

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UAT-8099 Targets Vulnerable IIS Servers Using Web Shells, PowerShell, and Region-Customized BadIIS

BadIIS malware targets unpatched IIS servers in Thailand and Vietnam, using web shells and PowerShell in a WEBJACK-linked campaign.

A new wave of targeted attacks has emerged against Internet Information Services (IIS) servers across Asia, with threat actors deploying sophisticated malware designed to compromise vulnerable systems. The campaign, active from late 2025 through early 2026, focuses primarily on victims in Thailand and Vietnam, marking a strategic shift toward region-specific operations.

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UAT-8099 Target Vulnerable IIS Servers Via PowerShell & Region-Customized BadIIS \ stacker news

A new wave of targeted attacks has emerged against Internet Information Services (IIS) servers across Asia, with threat actors deploying sophistica...

Plan B Network Launches CypherTank Bitcoin Pitch Series

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Plan B Network Launches CypherTank Bitcoin Pitch Series

Plan B Network has launched CypherTank, a global Bitcoin-focused pitch series that spotlights builders, ideas, and community discussion across mult...

Plan B Network has launched CypherTank, a global Bitcoin-focused pitch series that spotlights builders, ideas, and community discussion across multiple platforms.

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Plan B Network Launches CypherTank Bitcoin Pitch Series \ stacker news

Plan B Network has launched CypherTank, a global Bitcoin-focused pitch series that spotlights builders, ideas, and community discussion across mult...

Advancing the Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography in the Financial Sector

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The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) advises G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors on cybersecurity matters of importance for the security and resilience of the financial system. Recognizing the cryptographic risks that quantum computers may introduce to financial systems, the CEG has developed this roadmap to encourage a coordinated approach for migration to quantum-resistant cryptography and transition to cryptographic agility.

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Advancing the Transition to Post-Quantum Cryptography in the Financial Sector \ stacker news

The G7 Cyber Expert Group (CEG) advises G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors on cybersecurity matters of importance for the security and...

Gold and Silver Plunge in Worst Day Since 1980 https://www.wsj.com/finance/commodities-futures/gold-and-silver-plunge-in-worst-day-since-1980-df812b73 A violent selloff Friday sent silver prices crashing and gold futures to their biggest one-day dollar decline on record, the latest twist of wild trading that has left precious metals swinging like meme stocks.

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Gold and Silver Plunge in Worst Day Since 1980 \ stacker news

A violent selloff Friday sent silver prices crashing and gold futures to their biggest one-day dollar decline on record, the latest twist of wild t...

Kevin Warsh: Will Trump's pick to head US central bank get him what he wants?

Kevin Warsh: Will Trump's pick to head US central bank get him what he wants?

Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

Donald Trump has been calling for change at the US central bank. Now, with Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve chairman poised to end in May, he could be about to get his wish. On Friday, the US president announced Kevin Warsh - a conservative whom he had passed over for the post, to his regret, during his first term - as his choice to replace Powell.

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Kevin Warsh: Will Trump's pick to head US central bank get him what he wants? \ stacker news

Donald Trump has been calling for change at the US central bank. Now, with Jerome Powell's term as Federal Reserve chairman poised to end in May, h...

Harmony SASE Windows Client Vulnerability Enables Privilege Escalation

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Check Point Harmony SASE Windows Client Vulnerability Enables Privilege Escalation

A critical flaw in Harmony SASE Windows clients below version 12.2 allows local privilege escalation and potential system compromise.

A critical privilege-escalation vulnerability has been discovered in Check Point’s Harmony SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) Windows client software, affecting versions prior to 12.2. Tracked as CVE-2025-9142, the flaw allows local attackers to write or delete files outside the intended certificate working directory, potentially leading to system-level compromise.

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Harmony SASE Windows Client Vulnerability Enables Privilege Escalation \ stacker news

A critical privilege-escalation vulnerability has been discovered in Check Point’s Harmony SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) Windows client softw...

Binance: An Open Letter to the Crypto Community

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An Open Letter to the Crypto Community | Binance Blog

Binance will convert SAFU fund's $1B stablecoin reserves into BTC as part of our long-term commitment to building industry resilience and trust.

During periods of market volatility and pressure, the impact felt across the industry is naturally also felt by Binance. This reflects the broader challenges our industry must address as it continues to mature. As the crypto ecosystem expands and becomes more complex, expectations continue to rise – especially around governance, risk management, and responsibility.

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Binance: An Open Letter to the Crypto Community \ stacker news

During periods of market volatility and pressure, the impact felt across the industry is naturally also felt by Binance. This reflects the broader ...

3,280,081 Fortinet Devices Online With Exposed Web Properties Under Risk

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3,280,081 Fortinet Devices Online With Exposed Web Properties Under Risk

Over 3,280,081 Fortinet Devices Were exposed, with web properties running vulnerable Fortinet devices affected by CVE-2026-24858, a severe authent...

Over 3,280,081 Fortinet Devices Were exposed, with web properties running vulnerable Fortinet devices affected by CVE-2026-24858, a severe authentication-bypass flaw actively exploited in the wild. The vulnerability, rated 9.4 on the CVSS scale, affects multiple Fortinet product lines, including FortiOS, FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiProxy, and FortiWeb.

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3,280,081 Fortinet Devices Online With Exposed Web Properties Under Risk \ stacker news

Over 3,280,081 Fortinet Devices Were exposed, with web properties running vulnerable Fortinet devices affected by CVE-2026-24858, a severe authenti...

Gemini MCP Tool 0-day Vulnerability Allows Remote Execution Of Arbitrary Code

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Gemini MCP Tool 0-day Vulnerability Allows Remote Attackers to Execute Arbitrary Code

Zero‑day vulnerability in Gemini MCP Tool exposes users to remote code execution (RCE) attacks without any authentication.

A critical zero‑day vulnerability in Gemini MCP Tool exposes users to remote code execution (RCE) attacks without any authentication. Tracked as ZDI‑26‑021 / ZDI‑CAN‑27783 and assigned CVE‑2026‑0755, the flaw carries a maximum CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting its ease of exploitation and severe impact.

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Gemini MCP Tool 0-day Vulnerability Allows Remote Execution Of Arbitrary Code \ stacker news

A critical zero‑day vulnerability in Gemini MCP Tool exposes users to remote code execution (RCE) attacks without any authentication. Tracked as ...

Binance to shift $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin amid market rout

Binance to shift $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin amid market rout

Binance will convert the stablecoin holdings in its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users to bitcoin over the next 30 days, with plans for regular...

Binance will convert the stablecoin holdings in its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users to bitcoin over the next 30 days, with plans for regular audits.

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Binance to shift $1 billion user protection fund into bitcoin amid market rout \ stacker news

Binance will convert the stablecoin holdings in its $1 billion Secure Asset Fund for Users to bitcoin over the next 30 days, with plans for regular...

Cost-effective dose assessment by combination of radiochromic film & smartphone https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1350448725002227 To minimize health injuries in mass-casualty nuclear events, personal-level preparedness, including a simple, universal, and cost-effective dosimetry tool, is crucial. In this study, we propose an inexpensive dosimetry system using a radiochromic film, which can immediately detect high-dose radiation exposure by the naked eye, and a portable scanner coupled with a smartphone as a practical tool for radiological emergency preparedness. Small pieces of Gafchromic EBT4 films were irradiated with X-rays (160 kVp, 6.3 mA) at 2.5, 5.0, and 10 Gy (for water) and scanned on an LED light table of a commercially available portable scanner (PictoScanner ApS, Denmark) using four different smartphones: Samsung Galaxy A23 5G SC-56C, Samsung Galaxy Note8, iPhone Xs Max, and iPhone 13 Pro Max.

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Cost-effective dose assessment by combination of radiochromic film & smartphone \ stacker news

To minimize health injuries in mass-casualty nuclear events, personal-level preparedness, including a simple, universal, and cost-effective dosimet...

Trump says he's announcing new Fed chair nominee Friday morning

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President Trump says he will announce his nominee for Federal Reserve chair Friday morning, as he presses the central bank to cut interest rates.

President Trump says he will announce his nominee for Federal Reserve chair Friday morning, as he puts pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates. "I've chosen a very good person to head the Fed," he told reporters late Thursday. In response to a question from CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs, the president described his pick as an "outstanding person" who is "very respected" and "known to everybody in the financial world."

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Trump says he's announcing new Fed chair nominee Friday morning \ stacker news

President Trump says he will announce his nominee for Federal Reserve chair Friday morning, as he puts pressure on the Fed to cut interest rates. "...