Data Security

Smartphones constantly generate location data, enabling navigation, ride-sharing, and a wide range of digital services. But that same data is now at the center...

23andMe, the popular at-home genetic testing company, has filed for bankruptcy in a move to facilitate the sale of its business. The company, which...

A recent study has shown that AI-powered chatbots can be intentionally manipulated to extract significantly more personal information from users than previously thought. Researchers from...

The developing field of quantum computing foretells a future in which current encryption processes are no longer safe. Researchers from the Technical University of...

Amazon has made a bold move with its latest update to Alexa's privacy settings, which could change the way users interact with their smart...

In a significant move for global governance of artificial intelligence, the UK has signed its first international treaty aimed at addressing the risks associated...

IBM claims that quantum computers will wreak havoc on the world of cybersecurity by the end of the decade, and governments and businesses are...

In a landmark ruling, a US district court found NSO Group, a commercial spyware company, guilty of violating key computer crime laws related to...

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...

A recent study highlights a surprising vulnerability in video conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams: even with cameras off, microphones muted, or...

The FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have updated their joint guidance to urge software vendors to prioritize security, specifically focusing...

Recent findings from cybersecurity firm Surfshark have revealed that your favorite AI chatbot might be gathering more information about you than you think. A...

In recent years, more and more individuals are deciding to pursue online content creation as a full-time job, with companies paying them a good...

As more personal information moves online, individuals are increasingly exposed to identity theft, harassment, and privacy violations. Search engines often serve as the first...

A new and sophisticated phishing campaign, believed to be orchestrated by Russian threat actors, is wreaking havoc on various industries, including governments and NGOs....

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into malware development is emerging as a significant cybersecurity threat, marking a new phase in how malicious actors...

China reportedly intends to improve the data security of its industrial sector in order to effectively contain any “major risks,” a process that is...

In a recent public alert, the FBI has flagged a concerning wave of cyber activity involving AI-generated content used to impersonate high-ranking U.S. government...

As AI assistants become embedded in everyday workflows, they are increasingly handling sensitive information, from internal documents to personal data. This creates a new...

While the lure of free software might seem tempting, researchers have uncovered a dangerous trend in which software cracks and fake installers contain malware...

Software company Salt Labs reveals that ChatGPT plugins that let it interact with external programs and services have vulnerabilities that could be exploited during...

Dutch authorities have arrested two 17-year-olds suspected of conducting surveillance near key European law enforcement facilities on behalf of Russian intelligence. The incident is...