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FBI Investigation Targets Data Broker Selling 153 Million Driver Records
The FBI has launched a probe into an online service offering over 153 million driver's license records for sale. The breach threatens millions with identity fraud and highlights systemic weaknesses in data protection.
AI-Powered SweepLED Clip-On Detects Hidden Cameras With 94% Accuracy
Researchers at KAIST developed SweepLED, a $7 clip-on device that uses an LED grid and AI to spot hidden cameras with 94% accuracy, offering a more reliable alternative to manual scanning.
SuperBox Streaming Device Turns Home Networks Into Malware Proxies
SuperBox media players offering free movies secretly route malicious traffic through home connections. Plume research reveals malware preying on these devices.
Android 17 Fights Network Snoops With Encryption and 2G Kill Switch
Android 17 adds Encrypted Client Hello to hide browsing from network snoops and a 2G kill switch to block SMS attacks. The update strengthens user privacy.
AI Giants Warn Cybersecurity Apocalypse Could Hit Within Months
Major AI companies warn a catastrophic cyber event could strike in months. They urge immediate government action to prevent AI-powered attacks.
Generative AI Lowers the Barrier for Cyberattacks, Making Amateurs As Dangerous As Nation-States
Low-skill hackers now wield AI tools to launch sophisticated attacks once reserved for state-sponsored groups. This democratization of cyberwarfare is reshaping the threat landscape.
Tailscale's Free Mesh VPN Offers Secure Remote Access Without the Cost
Tailscale's free tier provides a mesh VPN for secure remote access to home PCs. It uses WireGuard encryption and supports up to 100 devices at no cost. Ideal for remote work and small business networks.
Ring's TAKE Initiative Overhauls Account Security for Smart Home Users
Ring introduces TAKE, a mandatory security framework requiring two-factor authentication and device verification for all users. The update aims to curb unauthorized access and account takeovers.
ChatGPT Work Can Log Into Your Accounts Autonomously: Privacy Risks Emerge
OpenAI's ChatGPT Work can now log into your online accounts without user input. This agentic AI capability raises serious privacy and security concerns.
Windows Photos and MS Paint Are Adding Hidden Watermarks to Locally Saved Files
Microsoft's Photos and MS Paint apps now embed invisible GUID watermarks in images saved locally, raising privacy and tracking concerns.
Microsoft Data Loss Incident Wipes Out Nonprofit Records
Over 170,000 nonprofits lost all their data in a cloud failure. Is Microsoft to blame for the outage that erased critical records?
Android Automotive Head Units Infected by Malware in Firmware Attack
Malware has been found embedded in firmware for Android-based car infotainment systems, posing new risks to vehicle security and driver privacy.
Remote Spectre Attacks Resurface Against Cloudflare Workers
Researchers have revisited remote Spectre attacks targeting Cloudflare Workers, revealing new risks for serverless platforms. The findings underscore persistent vulnerabilities in modern CPU architectures.
Expired Visa Cards Vulnerable to 'Zombified' Contactless Payments
Security researchers found that expired Visa cards can still process contactless transactions, a flaw called "zombified." Apple issued unprecedented spyware warnings, and Ukraine hit a Russian e-commerce giant with cyber and drone attacks.
AliExpress WebAudio Fingerprinting Disrupts Bluetooth Multipoint Connections
AliExpress runs a hidden WebAudio fingerprinting script that also breaks Bluetooth multipoint functionality, raising new privacy and compatibility concerns for users.
Fake Job Interviews Used to Deliver Malware in Targeted Attacks
Cybercriminals are using fake job interviews to distribute malware to software developers. Attackers pose as recruiters and send malicious coding challenges.
Hacker Leaks GTA VI Gameplay to Protest Rockstar's Digital-Only Preorders
A hacker leaked GTA VI gameplay and the full map to protest Rockstar's digital-only preorder system, arguing consumers lose ownership.
AI Shopping Bot Hacked to Perform Unauthorized Actions
Hackers tricked a major retailer's AI shopping bot to do something it was never supposed to, exposing critical security flaws in customer-facing AI systems.
Apple Issues Critical Security Update With 29 Vulnerability Fixes
Apple's iOS 26.6.1 patches 29 security flaws across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Users should update immediately to block potential exploits in kernel and WebKit.