Security Category

SECURITY

Apr 30, 2025

Hackers can use AirPlay to hijack smart homes and spy on users

Critical security flaws in Apple's AirPlay technology allow hackers to take control of smart speakers, TVs, and car systems without passwords. These vulnerabilities, named "AirBorne," affect billions of devices worldwide and might never be

chatbots sexual conversations with minors

SECURITY

Apr 29, 2025

Meta allowed AI chatbots to engage in “romantic role-play” with underage users

Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots had sexual conversations with users who said they were children, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) investigation published Monday. These chatbots, using the voices of celebrities like John

SECURITY

Apr 23, 2025

Google Messages app now uses on-device AI to blur potentially explicit images

Google Messages has started rolling out its Sensitive Content Warnings feature, which automatically blurs images that might contain nudity while keeping all processing on your phone to protect privacy. The feature uses Android's SafetyCore

SECURITY

Apr 23, 2025

Crime syndicates build private crypto empires to launder billions across borders

Criminal groups from Southeast Asia have built their own cryptocurrencies, blockchain networks, and exchanges to hide billions in illegal money, a new United Nations report shows. These crime groups, based in Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos,

SECURITY

Apr 17, 2025

Mobile apps are leaking your data—and most users don’t even know it

In a year marked by record-setting data breaches, new research has uncovered just how much of the risk is hiding in plain sight—on your smartphone. According to cybersecurity firm Zimperium, more than 1.

SECURITY

Apr 16, 2025

Cross-chain crypto hack hits KiloEx for $7.5 million, token value plummets

A hacker stole $7.5 million from KiloEx by exploiting a flaw in the exchange's price oracle system on April 14. The attacker manipulated Ethereum prices, buying Ethereum at $100 and then immediately selling

SECURITY

Apr 10, 2025

Hackers add email verification to hide phishing from researchers

Hackers have learned to hide their phishing pages from everyone except their targets. A new phishing technique called "precision-validated credential theft" appeared this week, letting hackers target specific accounts while avoiding security detection. Security

SECURITY

Apr 2, 2025

ChatGPT’s new update creates fake receipts that fool expense systems

OpenAI's latest ChatGPT upgrade can now create realistic fake receipts with just a simple text prompt. This new ability is raising concerns about expense fraud and questions about how companies verify digital images. Released

SECURITY

Apr 1, 2025

Security experts warn of new Android malware stealing crypto through deceptive messages

A new type of Android malware tricks smartphone users into giving away their cryptocurrency passwords through fake warning messages. Cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric discovered Crocodilus in March 2025. Crocodilus gets onto phones through a special dropper

SECURITY

Mar 25, 2025

Oracle says no breach, but hacker flaunts stolen cloud login data

Oracle has firmly denied claims of a data breach after a hacker allegedly stole 6 million records from its cloud servers. Cybersecurity researchers, however, have presented evidence suggesting the tech giant's systems were compromised.

SECURITY

Mar 25, 2025

Securing the Retail Experience: Protecting Customer Data from Point-of-Sale to Data Center

As consumers shop across multiple online and offline channels, their personal information passes through many different systems, expanding the risk of cyber attacks. Hackers know stealing consumer data from retailers can be incredibly lucrative, and

SECURITY

Mar 24, 2025

Why Great Cybersecurity Solutions Often Go Unnoticed (And How to Fix That)

Have you ever noticed how you only hear about cybersecurity when something goes wrong? Maybe it’s a widespread data breach, a large corporation, an AI-powered hack that shuts down essential infrastructure, or even

SECURITY

Mar 20, 2025

Mac users beware: Sophisticated phishing attack mimics Apple security alerts

A new phishing attack is now targeting Mac users after recent browser updates blocked these scams on Windows computers, according to cybersecurity firm LayerX Labs. The attack shows fake security warnings that make a user'

SECURITY

Mar 17, 2025

Brooklyn crypto influencer gets nearly 4 years for $2M Seinfeld-inspired fraud scheme

Brooklyn crypto influencer and podcaster "T.J. Stone," who named his fake company after a Seinfeld joke, will spend nearly four years in prison for stealing $2 million from friends, neighbors, and parents he met

SECURITY

Mar 13, 2025

Crypto-stealing npm packages linked to North Korean hackers, researchers warn

North Korean hackers have released six fake software packages to steal cryptocurrency from developers. The Lazarus Group created these malicious npm packages, which were downloaded more than 330 times. Their main targets were Solana and

SECURITY

Mar 7, 2025

How Digital Businesses Scale Operations with Efficient Data Access

With secure online access becoming an essential pillar for businesses, developers, and researchers, the digital terrain is undergoing rapid evolution. Whether to collect data, test applications, or manage multiple accounts, making sure there is a

SECURITY

Mar 7, 2025

Eleven11bot botnet launches record-breaking DDoS attack—just how big is it?

A new botnet called Eleven11bot launched a record 6.5 terabit-per-second DDoS attack in February, but security experts can't agree on its actual size. Nokia's research team first spotted the botnet

SECURITY

Mar 5, 2025

Crypto’s largest theft still trackable: Bybit CEO reports 77% of funds visible

North Korean hackers who stole $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit haven't completely covered their tracks. The stolen funds remain 77% traceable on blockchain networks, Bybit CEO Ben Zhou revealed. Zhou's March