In our previous post we extended VirusTotal Code Insights to browser extensions and supply-chain artifacts. A key finding from that analysis was how our AI could apply contextual knowledge to its evaluation. It wasn’t just analyzing code in isolation, it…
Fake Google Play Store Websites Deliver Potent RAT to Steal Sensitive Data
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a persistent campaign deploying the AndroidOS SpyNote malware, a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) designed for surveillance, data exfiltration, and remote device control. This operation mimics legitimate Google Play Store pages for popular Android apps, tricking…
How a Meta partnership with Midjourney could inject more AI into future products
The move could help Meta push ahead in the AI race. Here’s what you need to know about the partnership and its possible implications. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: How a Meta partnership…
Need an inexpensive back to school laptop? Get a refurbished MacBook Air for $116
Back Market is offering a refurbished 13-inch MacBook Air with the Intel Core i5 for as low as $116 – one of the lowest prices I’ve ever seen, ahead of Labor Day. This article has been indexed from Latest news…
ClickFix is Compromising Thousands of Devices Daily – Red Flags to Watch
Clever hackers are using ClickFix, a new social engineering technique, to deliver malicious payloads to unsuspecting users and devices around the globe. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: ClickFix is Compromising Thousands of…
Google’s quantum computer just simulated the hidden strings of the Universe
Scientists using Google’s quantum processor have taken a major step toward unraveling the deepest mysteries of the universe. By simulating fundamental interactions described by gauge theories, the team showed how particles and the invisible “strings” connecting them behave, fluctuate, and…
The Apple AirTag just dropped to $17 each when you buy four – Here’s the deal
You can grab a four-pack of Apple AirTags to help monitor keys, wallets, luggage, and more for your summer travels for an all-time low price. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: The Apple AirTag…
Apple’s iPhone 17 event is right around the corner – here’s everything we know so far
Techtember is less than a week away, and kicking it off will likely be Apple’s iPhone 17 series launch event. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Apple’s iPhone 17 event is right around the…
Asmi Linux finally makes the Xfce desktop accessible to all, even newbies
Usually, I don’t recommend the Xfce desktop to all user types, but Asmi Linux has me rethinking that stance. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Asmi Linux finally makes the Xfce desktop accessible to…
Senior scams topped $4.8 billion in 2024: What to watch out for
Americans aged 60 and older lost $4.8 billion in 2024 to scammers, according to a report released by the FBI. These figures represent real people, real families, and life-changing financial devastation. The impact extends beyond just the numbers. The average…
What Is a Hybrid Mesh Firewall and Why It Matters
Palo Alto Networks Strata Network Security Platform delivers AI-powered, unified hybrid mesh firewall protection with consistent enforcement everywhere. The post What Is a Hybrid Mesh Firewall and Why It Matters appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article has…
0-Click Zendesk Account Takeover Vulnerability Enables Access to all Zendesk Tickets
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in Zendesk’s Android SDK implementation that allows attackers to perform mass account takeovers without any user interaction. The flaw, which earned a $3,000 bug bounty payout, stems from predictable token generation mechanisms that…
Threat Actors Weaponizes AI Generated Summaries With Malicious Payload to Execute Ransomware
A novel adaptation of the ClickFix social engineering technique has been identified, leveraging invisible prompt injection to weaponize AI summarization systems in email clients, browser extensions, and productivity platforms. By embedding malicious step-by-step instructions within hidden HTML elements—using CSS obfuscation…
5 Common Back-to-School Online Scams Powered Using AI and How to Avoid Them
As students return to campus and online learning platforms, cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to create sophisticated scams targeting the education sector. These AI-enhanced attacks have become more convincing and harder to detect, making them particularly dangerous for students,…
Beware of Website Mimicking Google Play Store Pages to Deliver Android Malware
A sophisticated Android malware campaign has resurfaced, exploiting deceptive websites that perfectly mimic legitimate Google Play Store application pages to distribute the notorious SpyNote Remote Access Trojan (RAT). This malicious operation targets unsuspecting users by creating static HTML clones of…
Kimsuky APT Data Leak – GPKI Certificates, Rootkits and Cobalt Strike Personal Uncovered
In late June 2025, a significant operational dump from North Korea’s Kimsuky APT group surfaced on a dark-web forum, exposing virtual machine images, VPS infrastructure, customized malware and thousands of stolen credentials. This leak offers an unprecedented window into the…
Digital Nomads and Cybersecurity: Navigating the New Frontier of Work
We live in an era where your next big idea could come from an employee working out of a cafe in Tokyo or on the beach in Bali. The digital… The post Digital Nomads and Cybersecurity: Navigating the New Frontier…
Federal Judge Allows Amazon Alexa Users’ Privacy Lawsuit to Proceed Nationwide
A federal judge in Seattle has ruled that Amazon must face a nationwide lawsuit involving tens of millions of Alexa users. The case alleges that the company improperly recorded and stored private conversations without user consent. U.S. District Judge…
FBI Warns of Rising Online Threats Targeting Youth and Digital Assets
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has raised concern over what it describes as a fast-expanding online threat, warning that criminal groups are becoming more organized and dangerous in cyberspace. The activity includes ransomware, phishing scams, cryptocurrency theft, and even…
Only 7 Days Left for Early Bird Registration to the OpenSSL Conference 2025
Newark, United States, 25th August 2025, CyberNewsWire This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: Only 7 Days Left for Early Bird Registration to the OpenSSL Conference 2025
Chinese APT Leverages Proxy and VPN Services to Obfuscate Infrastructure
A significant data dump surfaced on DDoSecrets.com, purportedly extracted from a workstation belonging to a threat actor targeting organizations in South Korea and Taiwan. The leak, detailed in an accompanying article, attributes the activity to the North Korean advanced persistent…
ScreenConnect admins targeted with spoofed login alerts
ScreenConnect cloud administrators across all region and industries are being targeted with fake email alerts warning about a potentially suspicious login event. The goal of the attackers is to grab the login credentials and MFA tokens of Super Admins: users…
National Public Data Relaunches Despite 2.9 Billion SSNs Breach
It is business as usual at National Public Data (NPD) despite the breach that exposed 3 billion Social Security numbers and the subsequent leak. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto…
I retested GPT-5’s coding skills using OpenAI’s guidance – and now I trust it even less
I used OpenAI’s best practices and optimizer to rerun my GPT-5 tests. The results were strange, inconsistent, and sometimes bizarre, raising real concerns about how much developers can trust this AI for coding. This article has been indexed from Latest…