As artificial intelligence becomes part of daily workflows, attackers are exploring new ways to exploit its weaknesses. Recent research has revealed a method where seemingly harmless images uploaded to AI systems can conceal hidden instructions, tricking chatbots into performing…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Smart Glasses Face Opposition as Gen Z Voices Privacy Concerns
The debate over technology and privacy is intensifying as Meta prepares to announce a third generation of its Ray-Ban smart glasses, a launch that will hold both excitement and unease in the tech community at the same time. In…
UK Schools Trust Hit by Knock-On Effects of Intradev Cyber Breach
A cyberattack on Hull-based software developer Intradev is rippling across the UK education sector, with staff at the Affinity Learning Partnership warned their personal details may have been compromised. The trust, which runs seven schools and employs more than…
Sophisticated Cyber Attacks on Rich Families Drive Demand for 24/7 Cybersecurity Concierge Services
Wealthy individuals are increasingly becoming prime targets for cybercriminals, driving a surge in demand for personal cybersecurity concierge services among high-net-worth families, wealth managers, and corporate executives. Recent high-profile incidents, including the hacking of Jeff Bezos’ phone through a…
WhatsApp 0-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks on Mac and iOS Platforms
Providing a fresh reminder of the constant threat to widespread communication platforms, WhatsApp has disclosed and patched a vulnerability affecting its iOS and macOS applications. The vulnerability has already been exploited in real-world attacks, according to WhatsApp, which warns…
Salesforce Launches AI Research Initiatives with CRMArena-Pro to Address Enterprise AI Failures
Salesforce is doubling down on artificial intelligence research to address one of the toughest challenges for enterprises: AI agents that perform well in demonstrations but falter in complex business environments. The company announced three new initiatives this week, including…
EU’s Chat Control Bill faces backlashes, will access encrypted chats
The EU recently proposed a child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill that is facing backlashes from the opposition. The controversial bill is amid controversy just a few days before the important meeting. On 12 September, the EU Council will share…
How to Spot and Avoid Credit Card Skimmers
Credit and debit cards are now central to daily payments, but they remain vulnerable to fraud. Criminals have developed discreet tools, known as skimmers and shimmers, to steal card information at ATMs, fuel pumps, and retail checkout points. These…
Smartwatch on the Stand: How Wearable Data Is Turning Into Courtroom Evidence
Fitness trackers and smartwatches are increasingly becoming digital witnesses in legal proceedings, with biometric data from Apple Watch, Fitbit, and similar devices now regularly used as evidence in murder, injury, and insurance cases across the country. Wearables transform into…
Nearly Two Billion Discord Messages Scraped and Sold on Dark Web Forums
Security experts have raised alarms after discovering that a massive collection of Discord data is being offered for sale on underground forums. According to researchers at Cybernews, who reviewed the advertisement, the archive reportedly contains close to two billion…
Credit Bureau TransUnion Confirms Breach Impacting Millions
In the apparent wake of growing threats to consumers’ personal information, credit reporting giant TransUnion has recently announced a cybersecurity incident that exposed personal information from more than 4.4 million Americans. Several regulators and state attorneys general have confirmed…
MathWorks Confirms Ransomware Incident that Exposed Personal Data of Over 10,000 People
MathWorks, the company behind MATLAB and Simulink, has confirmed a ransomware attack that disrupted several of its online services and internal systems. The company said the disruption affected services customers use to sign in and manage software, and that…
Russia’s New MAX Messaging App Sparks Spying Fears
From first September, Russia’s new state-backed messaging app MAX will come pre-installed on every smartphone and tablet sold in the country, igniting strong concerns over data privacy and state monitoring. Built by VK, the company behind Mail.ru and VKnote,…
Data Sovereignty in the Age of Geopolitical Uncertainty
From the ongoing war in Ukraine, to instability in the Middle East, and rising tensions in the South China Sea, global conflicts are proving that digital systems are deeply exposed to geopolitical risks. Speaking at London Tech Week, UK…
Antrhopic to use your chats with Claude to train its AI
Anthropic announced last week that it will update its terms of service and privacy policy to allow the use of chats for training its AI model “Claude.” Users of all subscription levels- Claude Free, Max, Pro, and Code subscribers- will be impacted…
How cybersecurity debts can damage your organization and finances
A new term has emerged in the tech industry: “cybersecurity debt.” Similar to technical debt, cybersecurity debt refers to the accumulation of unaddressed security bugs and outdated systems resulting from inadequate investments in cybersecurity services. Delaying these expenditures can provide…
Hackers Used Anthropic’s Claude to Run a Large Data-Extortion Campaign
A security bulletin from Anthropic describes a recent cybercrime campaign in which a threat actor used the company’s Claude AI system to steal data and demand payment. According to Anthropic’s technical report, the attacker targeted at least 17 organizations…
Beyond Google: The Rise of Privacy-Focused Search Engines
For years, the search engine market has been viewed as a two-player arena dominated by Google, with Microsoft’s Bing as the backup. But a quieter movement is reshaping how people explore the web: privacy-first search engines that promise not…
Misuse of AI Agents Sparks Alarm Over Vibe Hacking
Once considered a means of safeguarding digital battlefields, artificial intelligence has now become a double-edged sword —a tool that can not only arm defenders but also the adversaries it was supposed to deter, giving them both a tactical advantage…
SquareX Warns Browser Extensions Can Steal Passkeys Despite Phishing-Resistant Security
The technology industry has long promoted passkeys as a safer, phishing-resistant alternative to passwords. Major firms such as Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Meta are encouraging users to abandon traditional login methods in favor of this approach, which ties account…