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Google Brings Gemini to 4K Chromecast as It Fixes Older Dongles
Google updated the 4K Chromecast with Google TV to include Gemini AI features while also rolling out a security fix for the original 2013 Chromecast dongle.
AMOS Malware Emerges as Major Threat to macOS Users
A stealthy infostealer called AMOS is spreading on macOS through deceptive ads and social engineering. Security experts warn it marks a shift in mainstream malware targeting Apple devices.
Multi-Agent LLM System Automates Vulnerability Discovery and Reproduction
Researchers built a multi-agent LLM system that autonomously finds and reproduces software vulnerabilities, promising faster security testing.
Microsoft 365 Users Targeted by Sophisticated Password Reset Attacks
Hackers linked to Storm-2949 are exploiting password reset systems to break into Microsoft 365 accounts. The campaign uses multi-layered techniques to bypass security.
Inside the SolarWinds Breach: Hackers Had Full Access to Treasury Systems
New details reveal Russian-linked hackers infiltrated Treasury email systems far deeper than previously known. The supply chain attack compromised thousands of government and private networks, exposing critical security gaps.
Leaked Driver's Licenses Exposed in Prison Phone Service Breach
A data leak at prison phone provider Pay Tel exposed over 300,000 driver's licenses and inmate communications. Security researchers discovered the breach.
GitHub Breach Exposes Thousands of Internal Repositories After Employee Installs Malicious VS Code Extension
A GitHub employee installed a malicious VS Code extension leading to exposure of thousands of internal repositories.
Microsoft Faces Backlash Over Legal Threat to Zero-Day Researcher
Microsoft is threatening criminal action against a researcher who publicly disclosed zero-day exploits, sparking criticism over its vulnerability disclosure policies.
Google Adds Natural Language Search and Summaries to Nest Cameras
Google's Nest cameras now support natural language search and AI-generated clip summaries through Gemini integration.
Quantum computing threatens to break current encryption sooner than expected
Quantum computers could crack today's encryption within a decade. Enterprises are not prepared.
IBM and Red Hat Launch AI Initiative to Fix Open Source Vulnerabilities
IBM and Red Hat commit $5 billion and 20,000 engineers to Project Lightwell, an AI-driven effort to identify and patch vulnerabilities in open-source software at unprecedented scale.
GitHub Confirms Breach of 3800 Repos via Malicious VSCode Extension
GitHub says 3,800 repositories were compromised by a malicious VSCode extension. The attack stole credentials and may have spread further.
US Government Takes $2B Equity Stakes in IBM and Quantum Computing Firms
The US government acquires $2 billion in equity stakes in quantum computing companies, including IBM, marking a new era of public-private investment in critical technology.
Workers Shift to Unauthorized AI as Corporate Policies Lag
A new study reveals most employees use unapproved AI tools at work despite known risks, citing poor organizational support.
AI-Driven Cyber Discovery Pushes UK Banks Toward Systemic Risk
UK banks face new systemic cyber risks as AI accelerates vulnerability discovery, threatening financial stability.
iPhone Repair Risk: How to Stop a Technician From Stealing Your Photos
A Best Buy repair technician allegedly used AirDrop to steal private photos from a customer's iPhone. Learn how to protect your data before any device repair.
Cybersecurity Defies AI Job Displacement Trends
While AI threatens many roles, cybersecurity hiring is booming. Experts say the field's complexity and need for human judgment keep demand high. Here's why cyber remains a safe bet.
Legacy IT Systems Cost UK Taxpayers £45 Billion Annually
One in four UK government computer systems run on outdated technology. Taxpayers bear the cost of failures and inefficiencies. Modernization could save billions.
Pentagon Knew of Phone Tracking Risk for Years but Failed to Act
US military knew cheap fixes could stop phone tracking exposing troops but failed to act; now adversaries use that data.
Java Library Almost Duped AI Coders Into Deleting Tests
A malicious Java package nearly tricked AI coding agents into wiping unit tests. The attack exploited how AI assistants handle code suggestions.