This popular ad blocker app for iPhones, iPads, and Macs can now block ads from loading inside apps, including web browsers, thanks to a new feature in the latest Apple software. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
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Defense tech, AI, and fundraising take center stage at StrictlyVC Los Angeles on June 18
With just two weeks to go, StrictlyVC Los Angeles is quickly approaching. On Thursday, June 18, at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo. Investors, founders, and tech leaders will gather for an evening of conversations exploring some of the most consequential shifts taking…
Chinese spies are using LinkedIn to lure Westerners into sharing sensitive information
The advisory warns that Chinese spies are using public job search platforms to recruit people with access to non-public information. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Chinese spies are using LinkedIn to…
Ultrahuman says hackers accessed customers’ wellness data via internal tool
The breach at wearable ring makaer Ultrahuman stemmed from credentials stolen from a malware-infected employee laptop. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Ultrahuman says hackers accessed customers’ wellness data via internal tool
Instagram is alerting users who were targeted by hackers during AI chatbot attacks
Hackers appeared to take over victims’ accounts even after Meta said it fixed its AI-powered support chatbot, which granted hackers access to victims’ accounts. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Instagram is…
The worst hacks and breaches of 2026 (so far)
From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026. This article has been indexed…
Cyera eyes $12B valuation at 80x ARR multiple despite operating losses
The cybersecurity company is nearing a $300 million round led by Evolution Equity Partners. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Cyera eyes $12B valuation at 80x ARR multiple despite operating losses
Password manager Dashlane says hackers stole some customers’ password vaults
The password manager giant said hackers were able to ‘brute-force’ its two-factor system, allowing them to access customer accounts and download their password vaults. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Password manager…
Anthropic scales Claude Mythos to critical infrastructure in 15+ countries
Anthropic is expanding Project Glasswing, its security vulnerability program, and access to Mythos to 150 organizations across 15 countries — targeting critical infrastructure in power, water, healthcare, and communications where a cyberattack could affect 100 million people. This article has…
Hackers hijacked Instagram accounts by tricking Meta AI support chatbot into granting access
Several users on social media reported having their Instagram accounts hacked over the weekend. Meta’s own support chatbot was blamed for allowing hackers to hijack accounts. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Grand Theft Auto V cheat service gets hacked, exposing thousands of gamers
Hackers stole usernames, hashed passwords, and other data from a service that allowed players to cheat in Grand Theft Auto V. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Grand Theft Auto V cheat…
Microsoft under fire for threatening security researcher with criminal investigation
A public spat between Microsoft and an independent security researcher reopens a long-running debate over who is responsible for securing software. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Microsoft under fire for threatening…
Final 24 hours to save up to $410 on your TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 ticket
You now have until tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT to lock in Early Bird savings of up to $410 for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 before prices increase. Join 10,000+ tech leaders in October for one of the most anticipated tech events…
Hackers are trying to steal Signal users’ backups in new wave of phishing attacks
A new hacking campaign is trying to trick Signal users to give up their secret recovery key, which can be used to access online backups containing past messages. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
A security lapse at prison pay phone service Pay Tel publicly exposed over 300K callers’ driver’s licenses
Pay Tel secured the publicly exposed data after security researchers discovered the leak containing callers’ sensitive ID documents and inmate communications. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: A security lapse at prison…
A security lapse at prison payphone service Pay Tel publicly exposed over 300K callers’ driver’s licenses
Pay Tel secured the publicly exposed data after security researchers discovered the leak containing callers’ sensitive ID documents and inmate communications. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: A security lapse at prison…
U.S. says troops were targeted with location data, as senator warns ad industry is a ‘national security threat’
One leading privacy lawmaker said it was time to “start treating the adtech industry as a national security threat.” This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: U.S. says troops were targeted with location…
UK Visa Portal exposed thousands of applicants’ passports and selfies — then called the lawyers on us
The third-party website exposed passports, selfies, and the location data of applicants who submitted their documents as part of the U.K. visa application process. Instead of fixing the issue, the website sent attorneys. This article has been indexed from Security…
CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks
Cybercriminals used the Glassworm botnet to infect open source software projects with malware, and in turn hack the developers and companies that use that software. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: CrowdStrike…
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Early Bird ticket savings end in 3 days
There are only 3 days left to save up to $410 on your ticket to TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Early Bird pricing ends May 29 at 11:59 p.m. PT, and once the deadline passes, ticket prices increase. If you plan to…