Google says its Gemini AI will soon be able to access your messages, WhatsApp, and utilities on your phone. But we’re struggling to see that as a good thing. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article:…
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Massive browser hijacking campaign infects 2.3M Chrome, Edge users
These extensions weren’t malware-laced from the start, researcher says A Chrome and Edge extension with more than 100,000 downloads that displays Google’s verified badge does what it purports to do: It delivers a color picker to users. Unfortunately, it also…
Microsoft enjoys first Patch Tuesday of 2025 with no active exploits
Sure, 130 fixes were sent out, but bask in the security goodness For the first time this year, Microsoft has released a Patch Tuesday bundle with no exploited security problems, although one has been made public already, and there are…
Iranian ransomware crew reemerges, promises big bucks for attacks on US or Israel
Tells would-be affiliates they don’t need to worry because cyberattacks don’t violate a cease fire An Iranian ransomware-as-a-service operation with ties to a government-backed cyber crew has reemerged after a nearly five-year hiatus, and is offering would-be cybercriminals cash to…
Privacy campaigners pour cold water on London cops’ 1,000 facial recognition arrests
Activists argue the resources spent on tech aren’t leading to worthwhile numbers Privacy activists are unimpressed with London’s Metropolitan Police and its use of live facial recognition (LFR) to catch criminals, saying it is not effective use of taxpayer money…
Ingram Micro restarts orders – for some – following ransomware attack
Customers say things are still far from perfect as lengthy support queues hamper business dealings Ingram Micro says it is gradually reactivating customer’s ordering capabilities across the world, region by region, now its ransomware attack is thought to be “contained”.……
Microsoft Patches 130 Vulnerabilities for July 2025 Patch Tuesday
Patch Tuesday July 2025: Microsoft rolled out fixes for 130 vulnerabilities, including a zero-day in SQL Server. The post Microsoft Patches 130 Vulnerabilities for July 2025 Patch Tuesday appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Adobe Patches Critical Code Execution Bugs
Adobe patches were also released for medium-severity flaws in After Effects, Audition, Dimension, Experience Manager Screens, FrameMaker, Illustrator, Substance 3D Stager, and Substance 3D Viewer. The post Adobe Patches Critical Code Execution Bugs appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Alleged Chinese State Hacker Wanted by US Arrested in Italy
Xu Zewei has been arrested on charges that he is a member of the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Hafnium (Silk Typhoon). The post Alleged Chinese State Hacker Wanted by US Arrested in Italy appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
Ivanti, Fortinet, Splunk Release Security Updates
Ivanti, Fortinet, and Splunk have released patches for critical- and high-severity vulnerabilities in their products. The post Ivanti, Fortinet, Splunk Release Security Updates appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Ivanti, Fortinet,…
Canadian Electric Utility Says Power Meters Disrupted by Cyberattack
Nova Scotia Power is notifying individuals affected by the recent data breach, including in the United States. The post Canadian Electric Utility Says Power Meters Disrupted by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Aviatrix to Build Security Fabric to Secure Cloud Computing Environments
Aviatrix today committed to building a security fabric that because it will run natively in cloud computing environments will enable cybersecurity teams to streamline workflows in a way that also promises to reduce total costs. The post Aviatrix to Build…
New Bert Ransomware Evolves With Multiple Variants
An emerging ransomware group that calls itself Bert is quickly evolving after hitting the cybercrime scene in April, targeting both Windows and Linux systems used by organizations in the health care, tech, and other industries in the United States, Europe,…
Chinese Hacker Linked to Silk Typhoon Charged With Stealing COVID Data
A 33-year-old Chinese national linked to the Silk Typhoon espionage group was arrested in Italy on a U.S. warrant that accuses him of conspiring with others in hacks of U.S. COVID-19 vaccine researchers and exploiting flaws in Microsoft Exchange Server…
23andMe…and Everyone Else: All Eyes are on the Most Personal Data
As tempting as it is to find out if you descended from some grand poobah in Scandinavia or if your real great (x10) grandmother was Catherine the Great, the implications of a fine recently levied against 23andMe might coax you…
A Practical Guide to Building a Red Teaming Strategy for AI
Start your red teaming journey with intent, not ambition. Designate a lead with both AI literacy and a security mindset. The post A Practical Guide to Building a Red Teaming Strategy for AI appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
Qantas Investigates Cyber Attack That May Have Affected Millions of Customers
Qantas Airways has revealed that a cyber attack on one of its third-party service platforms may have compromised the personal data of up to six million customers. The breach was linked to a customer service tool used by a…
Ahold Delhaize USA Faces Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Information
In an announcement published by Ahold Delhaize, a leading global food retailer, the company confirmed that a significant data breach has compromised the personal information of over 2.2 million people across several countries. With nearly 10,000 stores located across Europe,…
Parking Meter QR Code Scam Grows Nationwide as “Quishing” Threatens Drivers
A growing scam involving fake QR codes on parking meters is putting unsuspecting drivers at risk of financial fraud. This deceptive tactic—called “quishing,” a blend of “QR” and “phishing”—relies on tampered QR codes that redirect people to bogus websites…
US Government Secretly Builds Enormous Database Tracking Citizens
An explosive story regarding the Trump administration’s collaboration with Palantir, which could result in the creation of a master database containing data on every American, was released by the New York Times last month. If such a “master list”…