In Q1 2025, HP’s Threat Research team discovered a sophisticated malware campaign targeting vacation planners. The cybercriminals imitate Booking.com and deploy a dangerous malware called XWorm by manipulating users’ “click fatigue” with cookie consent banners. Once the users click on the fake cookie banners, they unknowingly activate dangerous scripts that allow attackers to control infected systems and collect sensitive data.

Judge orders many NIH grants restored, calling cancellation unlawful
A US federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s cancellation of health grants linked to “gender ideology” and “diversity, equity, and inclusion” was unlawful.