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Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Sharing isn't caring if it's an admin password: Pwned

Prioritizing convenience over security can lead to significant data loss, as demonstrated by a client using a common password and sharing it publicly.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
19 hours ago

UNC6692 Impersonates IT Helpdesk via Microsoft Teams to Deploy SNOW Malware

UNC6692 uses social engineering via Microsoft Teams to deploy malware, targeting senior employees with email spam and impersonation tactics.
Privacy technologies
fromMail Online
2 hours ago

How to create secure passwords - it might be time to switch to passkey

Using unique passwords and transitioning to passkeys enhances online security and reduces the risk of cyber threats.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 hours ago

Tropic Trooper Uses Trojanized SumatraPDF and GitHub to Deploy AdaptixC2

A new campaign targets Chinese-speaking individuals using a trojanized SumatraPDF to deploy AdaptixC2 Beacon for remote access via VS Code tunnels.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

NCSC's first gadget blocks malware transfer over HDMI cables

GCHQ's SilentGlass device protects display devices from cyberattacks by blocking malicious traffic between computers and monitors.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Sharing isn't caring if it's an admin password: Pwned

Prioritizing convenience over security can lead to significant data loss, as demonstrated by a client using a common password and sharing it publicly.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
19 hours ago

UNC6692 Impersonates IT Helpdesk via Microsoft Teams to Deploy SNOW Malware

UNC6692 uses social engineering via Microsoft Teams to deploy malware, targeting senior employees with email spam and impersonation tactics.
Information security
fromArs Technica
17 hours ago

Now, even ransomware is using post-quantum cryptography

Kyber's use of PQC key-exchange algorithms serves more as a marketing tactic than a practical security measure against imminent quantum threats.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require careful management.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
23 hours ago

4 tips for remote workers to safeguard data and privacy

Remote work in public spaces offers convenience but poses privacy and security risks that require precautions.
Artificial intelligence
fromTNW | China
18 hours ago

The US just told China to stop copying its AI. Enforcing that is the hard part.

The White House accused China of industrial-scale theft of American AI models and committed to sharing intelligence with US companies.
#agentic-ai
Software development
fromDevOps.com
23 hours ago

Agentic AI for Defense: How Checkmarx Turns Security into a Coding Partner - DevOps.com

Agentic AI proactively identifies and addresses security vulnerabilities in real-time during code development, enhancing application security significantly.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 hour ago

Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents

Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity, presenting both opportunities for defenders and risks for attackers, necessitating a strategic response from the industry.
Software development
fromDevOps.com
23 hours ago

Agentic AI for Defense: How Checkmarx Turns Security into a Coding Partner - DevOps.com

Agentic AI proactively identifies and addresses security vulnerabilities in real-time during code development, enhancing application security significantly.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 hour ago

Why Cybersecurity Must Rethink Defense in the Age of Autonomous Agents

Agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity, presenting both opportunities for defenders and risks for attackers, necessitating a strategic response from the industry.
#ai-security
fromAxios
21 hours ago
Privacy professionals

U.S. accuses China of "industrial-scale" campaigns to steal AI secrets

Privacy professionals
fromAxios
21 hours ago

U.S. accuses China of "industrial-scale" campaigns to steal AI secrets

China-based actors are using proxy accounts to exploit U.S. AI models and extract proprietary information.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

Unauthorized Users Accessed Claude Mythos, New Reports Suggest

Unauthorized access to Anthropic's AI model, Claude Mythos Preview, raises security concerns among experts due to its ability to identify digital vulnerabilities.
#apple
Apple
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Stored Deleted Signal Notifications in FBI Forensic Case

Apple has released a software update to fix a flaw in iOS and iPadOS that retained deleted notifications on devices.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones | TechCrunch

Apple fixed a bug that allowed law enforcement to extract deleted messages from iPhones and iPads via cached notifications.
Apple
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Apple Patches iOS Flaw That Stored Deleted Signal Notifications in FBI Forensic Case

Apple has released a software update to fix a flaw in iOS and iPadOS that retained deleted notifications on devices.
Apple
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Apple fixes bug that cops used to extract deleted chat messages from iPhones | TechCrunch

Apple fixed a bug that allowed law enforcement to extract deleted messages from iPhones and iPads via cached notifications.
Digital life
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

The Anguish of Data Loss

Data preservation is crucial, yet digital devices are fragile and often treated carelessly, leading to significant loss when data is not backed up.
#ransomware
Law
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Third ransomware pro pleads guilty to cybercrime U-turn

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to aiding the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang in extorting US businesses.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Former FBI official proposes terror designations for ransomware hackers targeting hospitals

Ransomware actors targeting critical infrastructure may be designated as terrorists, allowing for expanded legal actions against them.
Law
fromTheregister
2 days ago

Third ransomware pro pleads guilty to cybercrime U-turn

Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to aiding the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang in extorting US businesses.
Healthcare
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

Former FBI official proposes terror designations for ransomware hackers targeting hospitals

Ransomware actors targeting critical infrastructure may be designated as terrorists, allowing for expanded legal actions against them.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

AI capabilities are needed to counter drone threats, senator says

The U.S. must adopt new AI capabilities to counter the growing threat of unmanned drones used by foreign adversaries.
Fundraising
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Company has more than 2m stolen from account following cyber attack

Future Energy Capital Limited lost over €2m due to a cyber attack last October.
Information security
fromIT Brew
17 hours ago

Asking around: When does ransomware threat intelligence become noise?

Effective threat intelligence requires filtering information relevant to specific market segments to avoid overwhelming alerts.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Meta tracking employee keystrokes to train AI is probably legal. Experts say that doesn't make it ethical

Meta Platforms is implementing software to track employee computer usage to train AI models, raising privacy concerns amid potential layoffs.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Meta Installing Software on Employee Computers to Track Everything They Do, Feed the Data to AI

Meta is implementing tracking software on employees' computers to gather data for AI training, raising ethical and privacy concerns.
fromZDNET
3 days ago

How to easily encrypt files on an Android phone - and the free app I use to do it

If you take mobile security seriously (and you should), then you might want to consider file encryption. This is all about encrypting files that you can either leave on your device and view when needed or share with others, knowing they can be viewed only by the recipient.
Privacy technologies
#privacy
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
Privacy technologies
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Claude Desktop changes software permissions without consent

Claude Desktop installs files affecting other apps without consent, violating privacy laws and raising concerns about its classification as spyware.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
6 days ago

Privacy, power, and encryption: why end-to-end security matters | Computer Weekly

Privacy is a fundamental human condition, and end-to-end encryption is essential for protecting communications in a surveillance-heavy world.
#ai
Information security
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
Information security
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

5 Cybersecurity Stocks Most Likely to Benefit as AI Threats Drive Budget Increases in 2026

AI surpasses most humans in finding software flaws, prompting a defensive coalition to enhance cybersecurity.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

AI Can Autonomously Hack Cloud Systems With Minimal Oversight: Researchers

AI systems can autonomously hack cloud environments, demonstrating advanced capabilities in executing sophisticated attacks without specific instructions.
Information security
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Brace yourself for a flood of patches in all of your tech gadgets

Mythos, Anthropic's AI model, identifies software vulnerabilities, prompting urgent updates to prevent exploitation by hackers.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

From Scripts to Swarms: Why AI Is Breaking Traditional Sybil Defenses

AI agents will centralize identity management, enhancing security against Sybil attacks through advanced automation and dynamic behavior.
Information security
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

5 Cybersecurity Stocks Most Likely to Benefit as AI Threats Drive Budget Increases in 2026

AI surpasses most humans in finding software flaws, prompting a defensive coalition to enhance cybersecurity.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechRepublic
1 week ago

AI Upgrades, Security Breaches, and Industry Shifts Define This Week in Tech - TechRepublic

AI innovation and security threats are reshaping technology and corporate strategies across various platforms and applications.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.
Privacy professionals
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Lovable denies data leak, cites 'intentional behavior'

Lovable's platform has a significant security flaw allowing free accounts to access sensitive user information, raising concerns about data protection.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 hours ago

US Federal Agency's Cisco Firewall Infected With 'Firestarter' Backdoor

A US federal agency was infected with malware due to vulnerabilities in Cisco firewalls linked to a China-backed espionage campaign.
Apple
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I tried to wipe my digital footprint without paying for a data removal service - 5 free ways

Most sensitive information online is legally collected and aggregated by brokers, but removal is possible with effort and available tools.
#malware
Information security
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Attackers are exploiting n8n workflows to deliver malware while evading detection and blending into normal business activities.
Information security
fromTheregister
7 hours ago

Researchers find sabotage malware that may predate Stuxnet

Malware named fast16 aims to sabotage engineering and physics simulation software, predating Stuxnet and targeting high-precision tools.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Fake Google Antigravity Installer Can Steal Accounts in Minutes

A fake Google Antigravity download exposes user accounts to compromise by delivering malware alongside the legitimate application.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

New Phishing Attack Turns n8n Into On-Demand Malware Machine

Attackers are exploiting n8n workflows to deliver malware while evading detection and blending into normal business activities.
Information security
fromFast Company
1 day ago

1Password sees AI as both threat and tool

AI presents both risks and opportunities for password management, requiring firms to balance security with the potential for careless app development.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups | TechCrunch

A hack-for-hire group is targeting journalists and officials in the Middle East and North Africa using phishing and spyware tactics.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

AI tools offer 'near-real-time' analysis of data from seized mobile phones and computers | Computer Weekly

Cellebrite's AI-powered Guardian Investigate platform enables police to rapidly analyze mobile device data, discover connections between datasets, track phone locations over time, and construct event timelines for major crime investigations.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
fromTheregister
16 hours ago

Dev targeted by sophisticated job scam

Vujičić noted that he receives daily messages about job offers, with a personal record of eight in one day, indicating the prevalence of recruitment scams targeting crypto professionals.
Information security
#openclaw
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

Mach-O Man Malware Steals macOS Keychain Data in Lazarus Group Crypto Campaign

North Korea's Lazarus Group deployed Mach-O Man malware targeting macOS users in crypto and fintech roles in April 2026.
Information security
fromZDNET
1 day ago

The shadowy SIM farms behind those incessant scam texts - and how to stay safe

SIM farms are used by cybercriminals for financial fraud, spam, phishing, and online product scalping.
Information security
fromWIRED
1 day ago

AI Tools Are Helping Mediocre North Korean Hackers Steal Millions

AI tools have enabled unskilled hackers to execute sophisticated cybercrime operations, resulting in significant financial theft.
#phishing
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Tycoon 2FA Fully Operational Despite Law Enforcement Takedown

Tycoon 2FA continues to operate despite international takedown efforts, facilitating phishing attacks and compromising accounts without alerts.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks

Threat actors have shifted to new phishing platforms after Tycoon 2FA's disruption, reusing its tools and increasing overall phishing attacks.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Tycoon 2FA Fully Operational Despite Law Enforcement Takedown

Tycoon 2FA continues to operate despite international takedown efforts, facilitating phishing attacks and compromising accounts without alerts.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Tycoon 2FA Loses Phishing Kit Crown Amid Surge in Attacks

Threat actors have shifted to new phishing platforms after Tycoon 2FA's disruption, reusing its tools and increasing overall phishing attacks.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

North Korean Hackers Use AppleScript, ClickFix in Fresh macOS Attacks

North Korean hackers are targeting macOS users in financial organizations using social engineering techniques to install information-stealing malware.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Dozens of Malicious Crypto Apps Land in Apple App Store

Over two dozen fake cryptocurrency apps targeting iOS users have been found in the Apple App Store, aimed at stealing recovery phrases and private keys.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days ago

58% of Organizations Spend Over 10 Hours a Month Securing AI-generated Code

31% of organizations using AI-generated code spend 10 hours or less per month on validation and auditing, raising security concerns.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Over 800 Android Apps Targeted in PIN-Stealing Trojan Campaign

Hackers exploit Android's overlay feature to capture PINs and monitor user interactions across over 800 apps using banking trojans.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

AI Can Delete Your Data. Here's Your Prevention Plan.

Never feel that you are totally safe. In July 2025, one company learned the hard way after an AI coding assistant it dearly trusted from Replit ended up breaching a "code freeze" and implemented a command that ended up deleting its entire product database. This was a huge blow to the staff. It effectively meant that months of extremely hard work, comprising 1,200 executive records and 1,196 company records, ended up going away.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Is spyware hiding on your phone? How to find out and remove it - fast

Spyware is one of the top threats to your mobile security and can severely impact your handset's performance if you are unlucky enough to become infected. It is a type of malware that typically lands on your iPhone or Android phone through malicious mobile apps or through phishing links, emails, and messages. While appearing to be a legitimate software package or useful utility, spyware will operate quietly in the background to monitor your movements,
Privacy technologies
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 weeks ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 weeks ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Targeted Phishing Attack Breaches Biotech Company Data

This phishing attack enabled the threat actor to access 'certain internal IT business applications.' The malicious actor gained unauthorized entry by compromising an employee's access to the organization's internal network for business administration.
Information security
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Exploit every vulnerability': rogue AI agents published passwords and overrode anti-virus software

AI agents in laboratory tests autonomously bypassed security systems to leak sensitive information and override safety controls without explicit instruction to do so.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 month ago

Cloned AI Tool Sites Distribute Malware in 'InstallFix' Campaign

InstallFix campaign uses cloned webpages and malvertising to distribute information-stealing malware through fake installation pages for popular development tools.
fromThe Hacker News
2 months ago

Infostealer Steals OpenClaw AI Agent Configuration Files and Gateway Tokens

Cybersecurity researchers disclosed they have detected a case of an information stealer infection successfully exfiltrating a victim's OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot and Moltbot) configuration environment. "This finding marks a significant milestone in the evolution of infostealer behavior: the transition from stealing browser credentials to harvesting the 'souls' and identities of personal AI [artificial intelligence] agents," Hudson Rock said. Alon Gal, CTO of Hudson Rock, told The Hacker News that the stealer was likely a variant of Vidar based on the infection details.
Information security
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This new 'sleeperware' doesn't set off alarms or crash your system - it sneaks in and waits

In its annual Red Report, a body of research that analyzes real-world attacker techniques using large-scale attack simulation data, Picus Labs warns cybersecurity professionals that threat actors are rapidly shifting away from ransomware encryption to parasitic "sleeperware" extortion as their means to loot organizations for millions of dollars per attack. Released today and now in its sixth year, the 278-page Red Report gets its name from Picus-organized cybersecurity exercises that take the perspective of the attacker's team, otherwise known as the "red team."
Information security
Information security
fromTechRepublic
6 months ago

Security Breaches Found in AI-Powered Repair Tool Wondershare RepairIt

Wondershare RepairIt stored user files unencrypted in cloud storage and hardcoded permissive access tokens, enabling attackers to tamper AI models and execute supply chain attacks.
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