The Insect-Sized Hopping Robot for Disaster Zones and Search Missions
A new insect-scale robot developed at MIT is reshaping how robotics can be used in challenging environments like disaster zones. Unlike traditional crawling or...
Emerging Threat: Browser-Based Ransomware Could Bypass Traditional Defenses
By now, users are hyper-aware of not downloading any suspicious software, as it could be some kind of malware. However, as ransomware attacks continue...
Exposed Secrets: How iOS Apps Are Endangering Your Privacy
A recent investigation reveals troubling vulnerabilities in the security of iOS applications. Cybernews researchers analyzed over 156,000 apps and found that a whopping 71%...
Rooting Your Phone Opens the Door to Cyber Threats, Study Finds
A report from mobile security firm Zimperium underscores the severe risks associated with rooted devices, revealing that they are significantly more vulnerable to various...
Researchers Discover New Way to Bypass Safety Filters in Large Language...
As large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT become increasingly integral to daily life, from generating text to answering questions, understanding their potential risks and...
How to Protect Your Privacy from the Growing Threat of Internet...
In today’s digital world, internet surveillance is an inescapable reality. Every click, search, and post you make online is tracked, analyzed, and stored, often...
How Hackers Use Hidden Text in Emails to Bypass Security Filters
Cybersecurity experts are raising concerns over a new email tactic that bypasses traditional spam filters and poses a serious risk to email users. This...
Russian Phishing Campaign Steals Sensitive Data in European Government Networks
A sophisticated phishing attack targeting European government and military networks is gaining attention for its innovative use of Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) features to...
Whistleblower: Meta Offered China Access to U.S. User Data
In a development raising serious concerns about data privacy and national security, new testimony presented to the U.S. Senate alleges that Meta, parent company...
Telegram Fined by Moscow Court Over Failure to Remove Extremist Content
Telegram, founded by Russian-born Pavel Durov, was recently imposed with a fine of 7 million Rubles (approximately $80,000) by a court in Moscow for...
The Dark Side of Biometrics: Navigating Emerging Security Threats
Biometric recognition technology is becoming increasingly widespread as a trusted method for verifying identities, enhancing security, and streamlining processes such as logging into devices...
New Phishing Cyberattack Targets Spotify Users, Steals Credit Card Information
Spotify is one of the most popular music streaming platforms worldwide. However, this popularity causes a growing cybersecurity threat that users may not always...
Booking.com Phishing Scam Targets Hotel Staff, Puts Guest Data at Risk
Hotels, often trusted with sensitive guest information, are now prime targets for cybercriminals. A new phishing campaign identified by cybersecurity firm Malware Bytes is...
Ukraine Uses Malware-Equipped Drones to Prevent Enemy Use and Compromise Russian...
Drones have become a pivotal tool in modern warfare, and especially in the Russia-Ukraine war, with both relying on them heavily for the past...
Free VPN Apps with Chinese Connections May Compromise User Privacy
A recent investigation by the Tech Transparency Project (TTP) has raised serious concerns about the privacy and security risks associated with free VPN apps...
Is Your New Hire a North Korean Hacker? Perhaps, According to...
North Korean hackers recently have expanded their operations by posing as legitimate remote workers to infiltrate Western companies, with the aim of generating revenue...
Open-Source Genetic Database Shuts Down Amid Growing Concerns of Misuse
OpenSNP, a pioneering open-source platform that allowed individuals to share their consumer DNA test results for scientific research, is set to close its doors...
The Role of Academia as a Driving Force for Defense Tech...
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In Israel, as in any country where technological superiority plays a critical role in maintaining national security and preserving strategic dominance,...
New AI System Detects Damage in Buildings and Enhances Infrastructure Safety
The deterioration and collapse of aging infrastructure is a pressing concern worldwide. Now, researchers at Michigan State University (MSU) have developed an innovative "deploy-and-forget"...
Safer City, Less Privacy? Drone Usage for Emergency Response Sparks Criticism
The New York Police Department (NYPD) has ramped up the use of drones for emergency response, introducing a new level of aerial surveillance over...
Chinese-Linked Threat Actor Maintains Years-Long Stealth Access to Telecom Provider’s Network
A long-running cyber espionage campaign targeting a major Asian telecom provider has been uncovered, revealing the sophisticated use of web shells to steal sensitive...
Hackers Prepare for Annual Cyberattacks on Israel
As the anniversary of OpIsrael approaches, cybersecurity experts are warning that this notorious hacktivist campaign may expand its scope to include not only Israel...