Children’s Toys Raise Data Privacy Concerns
As technology progresses, even simple toys are getting smarter. Some toys even connect to the internet, or have intricate software, allowing the toys to...
Researchers Find New Vulnerabilities in LTE Networks
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have identified previously unknown security flaws in LTE mobile networks that could put...
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...
23andMe DNA Database Acquired, Prioritizing Privacy and Transparency
The genetic data of millions of individuals who once used 23andMe's DNA testing services has officially changed hands. The TTAM Research Institute, a nonprofit...
A Massive Email Leak—and a Goldmine for Hackers
Email remains one of the most critical communication channels for businesses and governments, but it also creates a large and often overlooked attack surface....
iOS Game Exposes Hundreds of Thousands of Users to Serious Data...
A mobile game on Apple’s App Store has left hundreds of thousands of users exposed to serious privacy risks, after researchers discovered that the...
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...
LinkedIn Faces Lawsuit Over Privacy Violations in AI Training Practices
LinkedIn is again facing controversy regarding its use of private information for AI training. This time, the company was sued in a class-action lawsuit...
WhatsApp Just Got Even Safer With New Privacy Feature
WhatsApp has recently introduced a new privacy feature designed to offer users additional control over their conversations. The "Advanced Chat Privacy" setting aims to...
Security Gaps in Agentic AI Browsers Highlight New Risks in Automated...
Autonomous AI browsers are designed to handle digital tasks without human input—everything from booking flights to managing emails. But recent tests reveal a significant...
This Scam Used Real Cloud Infrastructure to Fool Everyone
Email security teams have long relied on domain reputation and sender verification as their first line of defense against phishing. Messages originating from well-known...
Learning App Data Leaks – Exposing Millions
A mere misconfigured database has exposed more than two million user records on LectureNotes Learning App, a platform for sharing class notes.
Back in December...
Massive Data Leak Exposes Sensitive Job Seeker Information on Recruitment Platform
A significant data breach has been uncovered involving HireClick, a recruitment platform catering to small and mid-sized businesses. The leak, which was first detected...
Telegram Changes Stance on User Data Sharing Amid Criminal Concerns
In a significant policy shift, the encrypted messaging app Telegram will now provide user data to authorities in response to legal requests regarding criminal...
New Research Suggests Ad Blockers May Be Delivering More Harm Than...
A new academic study has revealed that some widely used ad-blocking tools may be unintentionally exposing users to more harmful or misleading online content....
New SSD Offers Physical Self-Destruct Feature for High-Security Applications
A new solid-state drive (SSD) developed by Taiwan’s TeamGroup has introduced a data protection feature previously reserved for espionage fiction: physical self-destruction. The P250Q-M80,...
New Tamper-Proof ID Tag Developed by MIT
MIT developers invent new tamper-proof ID tag that provides cheap and secure authentication – a cryptographic chip that is smaller and cheaper than RFID...
Why Web Security Depends on How Browsers Read the Fine Print
The modern web is built on layers of complexity that did not exist when the first websites went online. What began as a collection...
This AI Security System Uses Chaotic Lasers Instead of Passwords
As billions of devices connect to cloud platforms, industrial systems, and IoT networks, authentication is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. Most current systems rely...
Cybersecurity Alert: This Trojan Steals Login Data via Fake Google Play...
A new trojan named PlayPraetor is making waves in the cybersecurity world, targeting Android users through deceptive Google Play-like pages. This malware is spread...
New North Korean Malware Affects Mac Computers
In late 2024-Early 2025, cybersecurity researchers first identified a North-Korean cyber campaign, which involved a malware family dubbed the “macOS Ferret” family. Apple has...
Ransomware Group Claims Breach of U.S. Media Company, Sensitive Data Allegedly...
A ransomware group believed to have links to Russian cybercrime networks has claimed responsibility for a data breach targeting a U.S.-based media company. The...
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