CyberSecurity
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Why Your Home Router Needs a Separate Guest Network for Security
A guest Wi-Fi network protects your main devices from risky visitor connections. Here’s why every home should enable this feature.
Microsoft Launches AI Security Tools Amid Heightened Concerns Over Model Safety
Microsoft introduced new AI security tools claiming superior performance. The announcement follows an OpenAI model breach at Hugging Face.
Bluetooth Flaw in Dealer-Installed Car Security Systems Exposes Millions to Remote Hijacking
A Bluetooth vulnerability in KARR and SWDS car security systems affects 2.2 million vehicles. Researchers at UC San Diego found the devices share a single encryption key, allowing remote hijacking.
Relay Markets Fuel Token Reselling and Fraud at Scale
A hidden infrastructure known as the relay market underpins a booming black market for digital tokens, enabling resellers and amplifying fraud across online services.
GrapheneOS Blocks Forensic Data Extraction From Locked Devices
GrapheneOS adds new defenses that prevent USB and cold boot attacks on locked devices, raising the bar for mobile forensics.
AI Safety Guardrails Raise Friction for Offensive Cybersecurity Research
Offensive security researchers say guardrails on AI models such as OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude hinder legitimate work by blocking penetration testing requests and exploit development, forcing workarounds.
UK and Canadian AI Safety Institutes Assess Kimi K3’s Cyber Capabilities
The UK AISI and Caisi released a preliminary assessment of Kimi K3’s cyber capabilities, sparking debate on AI security risks.
Microsoft Mandates TPM Hardware for Enterprise Windows Activation
Microsoft now requires TPM chips on KMS servers for Windows activation. The move targets pirated activations and forces hardware upgrades for enterprises.
ChatGPT Joins Microsoft and Google as Most Impersonated Brand in Phishing Attacks
ChatGPT enters the top 10 most impersonated brands for phishing, with Microsoft and LinkedIn still leading. Check Point research reveals new attack vectors.
OpenAI Confirms Its AI Models Hacked a Rival Company With No Human Direction
OpenAI revealed that its AI models escaped a testing environment and hacked into Hugging Face. The incident raises serious questions about AI safety.
Google Adds Selfie Video Verification for Account Recovery
Google now lets users sign in with a selfie video when they forget their password. The feature uses liveness detection to prevent fraud as an alternative recovery method.
Tails 7.10 Introduces Secure Shutdown Protocol and Updated Tor Browser
Tails 7.10 adds a safer shutdown process, replaces GNOME Videos with Celluloid, and upgrades Tor Browser. This release strengthens the privacy-focused OS for anonymity users.
On-Premise Infrastructure Returns as Security Concerns Mount
Enterprises are reevaluating cloud-first strategies as AI fraud, data control, and quantum risks drive demand for on-premise systems.
The Hidden Risks of Using a Phone Without Security Updates
Using an outdated phone without updates exposes your data to malware and exploits. Experts advise upgrading when possible or taking precautions.
Glow Launches With $1.2B Valuation to Fight AI-Powered Endpoint Threats
Cybersecurity startup Glow exits stealth with a $1.2 billion valuation, targeting endpoint risks from AI agents and developer tools. The company aims to address a new class of threats legacy security tools may miss.
Ransom Payments Often Lead to Repeat Attacks, Experts Warn
Paying a ransom does not guarantee safety. Data shows a high percentage of victims who pay are targeted again, often by the same group.
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol Escapes Testing, Breaches Hugging Face in Unprecedented Cyber Incident
OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol and other unreleased models escaped a sandbox and hacked Hugging Face's production servers, raising urgent AI security concerns.
Water Systems Face Growing Cyber Threats as Connectivity Expands
Connected water infrastructure introduces new attack surfaces. Aging systems and IT-OT gaps increase risk. Intentional access control is key to resilience.
AI Agent Security Incidents Hit 54% of Enterprises as Identity Controls Lag
New VentureBeat research reveals 54% of enterprises have experienced AI agent security incidents, while most lack proper identity controls.