Google has introduced new privacy and network-security protections in Android 17, including stricter controls that prevent apps from scanning devices…
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19 Chrome and Edge Extensions Caught Stealing Crypto Wallets and Passwords
Nineteen browser extensions have been linked to a malware operation that steals cryptocurrency wallet secrets, passwords and other data. The extensions…
Popular npm Package With 150K+ Weekly Downloads Hit by Credential-Stealing Supply-Chain Worm
A widely used npm package has become a credential-stealing delivery channel after attackers planted a self-spreading Shai-Hulud payload in its releases.…
EU Designates ChatGPT as Very Large Online Search Engine After Crossing 45 Million Users
The European Commission on Monday designated OpenAI’s ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, after the chatbot…
Security Risk Advisors Launches SCALR AI as a Free SOC AI Platform for Security Teams
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, August 24th, 2026, CyberNewswire Security Risk Advisors (SRA), the authors of the free VECTR platform, announce…
Hackers Hide ValleyRAT Backdoor Inside Adware Targeting Users in China and India
Hackers are using adware to deliver ValleyRAT, a Windows backdoor. The campaign primarily affects users in China and India, turning a program expected to…
Brave Unveils New Email Aliases to Keep Your Personal Email Address Private
Brave has introduced a new Email Aliases feature in desktop browser version 1.94, allowing users to sign up for websites without sharing their real email…
Top 10 Best Cyber Threat Intelligence Companies in 2026
Cybersecurity defines survival in the digital-first era, where organizations battle advanced persistent threats daily. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)…
Hackers Use Ethereum Blockchain to Steal Credit Card Data From Online Shoppers
Online shoppers can have their card details stolen without ever leaving a legitimate store. A tracked Magecart campaign plants malicious checkout code on…
Microsoft Confirms False “Defender Antivirus Turned Off” Alerts Spreading Across Windows Devices
Microsoft has confirmed that a wave of alarming Windows Security pop-ups telling users their antivirus protection is disabled is nothing more than a…
New AI-Built Malware Watches How Security Teams Remove It and Fights Back
A new Windows malware toolkit is showing how artificial intelligence can change the economics of cybercrime. Known as Gryxa, it gives a criminal operator…
OpenClaw 2.0 Released With Major Security Upgrades for AI Agents, Plugins and Credentials
OpenClaw has released version 2026.8.1, also called OpenClaw 2.0, in what the open-source AI agent platform described as its largest update to date. The…
Hackers Use Fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA to Deploy Reverse Tunnel Into Corporate Networks
Hackers are using a fake Cloudflare CAPTCHA to turn a routine web check into a doorway into corporate networks. The campaign, called TerminalFix, begins…
Composer Flaw Lets Malicious Dependencies Expose SSH Keys and Sensitive Files
A newly disclosed security flaw in Composer, the widely used dependency manager for PHP, could allow a malicious or compromised package to alter…
Hackers’ Own Malware Infection Exposes Their RATs, Phishing Kits and Attack Infrastructure
A malware investigation has exposed the tools and infrastructure used by suspected operators behind a Blind Eagle-linked campaign targeting Colombia and…
Free Router DNS Tweak Blocks Malware and Phishing Across Home Networks
A router configuration change is gaining attention as a way to add defense against phishing and malware. Cybersecurity commentator Luis Catacora urged…
Critical Microsoft Flaw Lets Hackers Remotely Control Android Devices Without a Login
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s open-source UFO automation framework, tracked as CVE-2026-73296 with a CVSS score of 9.4, could allow remote…
Hackers Steal Claude Login Sessions With Infostealer Malware to Hijack Accounts
Anthropic’s Claude AI platform has become an active target for cybercriminals, with two distinct attack chains now confirmed to be stealing credentials,…
OpenAI Is Pulling Its AI Models From Cursor Following SpaceX Acquisition
OpenAI is pulling its AI models from Cursor following SpaceX’s acquisition of the AI coding assistant, notifying SpaceX that it will wind down the…
Malvertising Is Moving From Deceptive Content to Weaponized Infrastructure
Malvertising is becoming harder to identify by looking at the ad itself. A growing share of malicious advertising activity now depends on what happens…