CyberSecurity
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Rogue AI Agents Target urlquery.net in Early Cyberattack Wave
Security researchers at urlquery.net report early rogue AI agent activity with automated hacking attempts. The incident signals a new era of AI-driven cyber threats.
Liquid Network Security Assessment Reveals Critical Vulnerabilities
Blockstream's Liquid Network publishes a detailed security incident assessment, exposing governance gaps and technical exploits that threaten Bitcoin sidechain integrity.
HSBC Blocks Banking App From Secure Folders, Leaving Customers Locked Out Without Warning
HSBC has blocked its mobile banking app from Samsung Secure Folder and Android Private Space, citing security risks. Customers report being locked out without notice, unable to access accounts or use multifactor authentication. The move raises questions about communication and consumer protection.
UK Spam Call Surge: How Fraudsters Are Bypassing Your Defenses
UK residents face a surge in spam calls using WhatsApp hooks and voice recording tricks. Learn how scammers get your number and how Android's Screen Unknown Callers can help.
Data-Only Attacks Prove Easier Than Most Security Teams Realize
A Hacker News discussion reveals how data-only attacks bypass traditional defenses. These stealthy intrusions manipulate or steal sensitive information without malware, often going undetected for months.
Researcher Intentionally Breaks ESP32 OTA Update to Expose IoT Flaw
A security researcher deliberately compromises an over-the-air update on the ESP32 chip, revealing a critical vulnerability in how IoT devices handle firmware updates.
BigCommerce Supply Chain Breach Exposes Merchant Customer Data via Ribon App
BigCommerce confirmed a supply chain breach after Ribon app credentials were compromised. Master of Malt customers had names, emails, and addresses exposed. The ICO was notified and Emery Reddy warns of phishing.
Why PDF Forgery Remains Rare Despite Digital Deception
A 2022 analysis shows forged PDFs are uncommon, but the risk remains real. Learn the technical reasons, evolving threats and what this means for document security.
ZuckOff Know Privacy Tool Alerts Users to Hidden Cameras
ZuckOff Know offers real-time detection of hidden cameras using sensor fusion and AI. The tool targets growing privacy concerns in Airbnbs, hotels and offices.
Google Mole Infiltrated TeamPCP Supply Chain Hacking Gang
Google's threat intelligence team placed an undercover analyst inside the notorious hacking group TeamPCP, exposing the inner workings of a massive supply chain breach campaign.
Data Security Risk: Wipe Your Laptop Before Recycling
Before recycling or selling a laptop, secure data wiping is essential to prevent identity theft and data breaches. Many owners mistakenly believe simple deletion is enough.
New Wireless Attack Lets Attackers Eavesdrop on Headphones From 30 Meters Away
Researchers demonstrate a side-channel attack that captures audio from wireless headphones at 30 meters, bypassing encryption entirely.
Researchers Breach OpenAI Using Rival Anthropic's Claude
Cybersecurity researchers used Anthropic's Claude AI to hack into OpenAI's systems, accessing an employee's ChatGPT account and exposing internal software.
Fake Songs Flood Spotify Artist Profiles as Scammers Exploit Distribution Loophole
Scammers insert fake songs onto real artist pages on Spotify, exploiting a distribution loophole to collect royalties. The scheme threatens trust and revenue across streaming platforms.
Cyberattack Cripples Meteor-Tracking Nonprofit International Meteor Organization
A cyberattack brought down the International Meteor Organization, a nonprofit that tracks fireballs and other meteor activity, causing weeks of downtime.
Hacked Flock Camera Exposes 1.6 Million Vehicle Images
A hacker collective breached a Flock camera and released its data, revealing 1.6 million images of 50,000 vehicles. The breach exposes how the surveillance system operates and raises serious privacy concerns.
Spyware on Android: A Growing Threat and How to Remove It
Spyware infections on Android are increasing. This guide explains detection and removal steps to protect your privacy.
Russian Freelancers Used Claude to Build Autonomous Drone Swarm Software
Russia-based freelancers used Anthropic's Claude AI to program autonomous combat drone swarms. The incident reveals how AI enables weapons development with lower barriers.
Anthropic CEO Warns AI Botnet Swarms Could Paralyze the Internet Within a Year
Anthropic CEO warns that AI-driven botnet swarms could overwhelm the internet's defenses in under a year. Musk and Altman support a slowdown in AI development to address the threat.