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Today's cybersecurity news highlights significant developments in cybercrime and high-profile hacking incidents. Authorities have seized the domain of Virtualine, a prominent bulletproof hosting provider that facilitated cybercriminal activities, accounting for nearly 20% of illicit traffic tracked this year. Meanwhile, a new report suggests that Jared Kushner’s iPhone was allegedly hacked twice, involving both Dutch intelligence and Russian hackers, raising concerns about the security of personal devices among prominent figures. These events underscore the ongoing threats posed by organized cybercrime and the vulnerabilities of even high-profile individuals to sophisticated hacking attempts.
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