Microsoft Teams is preparing to roll out a new feature that could significantly change how employee presence is tracked in the workplace. By the end of the year, the platform will be able to automatically detect when an employee…
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Europe struggles with record-breaking spike in ransomware attacks
Europe is increasingly being targeted by ransomware groups, driving attacks to unprecedented levels as criminal operations become more industrialised and sophisticated. Threat actors have established themselves in this region as a prime hunting ground, and are now relying on…
The Subtle Signs That Reveal an AI-Generated Video
Artificial intelligence is transforming how videos are created and shared, and the change is happening at a startling pace. In only a few months, AI-powered video generators have advanced so much that people are struggling to tell whether a…
NordVPN Survey Finds Most Americans Misunderstand Antivirus Protection Capabilities
A new survey by NordVPN, one of the world’s leading cybersecurity firms, has revealed a surprising lack of understanding among Americans about what antivirus software actually does. The study, which polled over 1,000 U.S. residents aged 18 to 74,…
Firms in Japan at Risk of Ransomware Threats, Government Measures Insufficient
There is no indication that ransomware assaults against Japanese businesses will stop. Major online retailer Askul Corp. experienced a cyberattack in October that resulted in system interruptions, following an attack on Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. Government authorities are finding it…
WA Law Firm Faces Cybersecurity Breach Following Ransomware Reports
It seems that Western Australia’s legal sector and government sectors are experiencing ripples right now following reports that the Russian ransomware group AlphV has successfully hacked the prominent national law firm HWL Ebsworth and extracted a ransom payment from…
Professor Predicts Salesforce Will Be First Big Tech Company Destroyed by AI
Renowned Computer Science professor Pedro Domingos has sparked intense online debate with his striking prediction that Salesforce will be the first major technology company destroyed by artificial intelligence. Domingos, who serves as professor emeritus of computer science and engineering…
Smarter Scams, Sharper Awareness: How to Recognize and Prevent Financial Fraud in the Digital Age
Fraud has evolved into a calculated industry powered by technology, psychology, and precision targeting. Gone are the days when scams could be spotted through broken English or unrealistic offers alone. Today’s fraudsters combine emotional pressure with digital sophistication, creating schemes…
Hacker Claims Responsibility for University of Pennsylvania Breach Exposing 1.2 Million Donor Records
A hacker has taken responsibility for the University of Pennsylvania’s recent “We got hacked” email incident, claiming the breach was far more extensive than initially reported. The attacker alleges that data on approximately 1.2 million donors, students, and alumni…
User Privacy:Is WhatsApp Not Safe to Use?
WhatsApp allegedly collects data The mega-messenger from Meta is allegedly collecting user data to generate ad money, according to recent attacks on WhatsApp. WhatsApp strongly opposes these fresh accusations, but it didn’t help that a message of its own appeared…
Bluetooth Security Risks: Why Leaving It On Could Endanger Your Data
Bluetooth technology, widely used for wireless connections across smartphones, computers, health monitors, and peripherals, offers convenience but carries notable security risks—especially when left enabled at all times. While Bluetooth security and encryption have advanced over decades, the protocol remains…
Why It’s Time to Stop Saving Passwords in the Browser
As convenience often takes precedence over caution in the digital age, the humble “Save Password” prompt has quietly become one of the most overlooked security traps of the digital age, one of the most overlooked security threats. The number…
AI’s Hidden Weak Spot: How Hackers Are Turning Smart Assistants into Secret Spies
As artificial intelligence becomes part of everyday life, cybercriminals are already exploiting its vulnerabilities. One major threat shaking up the tech world is the prompt injection attack — a method where hidden commands override an AI’s normal behavior, turning…
New Google Study Reveals Threat Protection Against Text Scams
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to an end, we’re concentrating on mobile scams, one of the most prevalent digital threats of our day. Over $400 billion in funds have been stolen globally in the past 12 months as a result…
University of Pennsylvania Hit by Hackers: Fake Emails, Data Leak Threats, and Political Backlash
The University of Pennsylvania is investigating a cybersecurity incident after unknown hackers gained access to internal email accounts and sent thousands of misleading messages to students, alumni, and staff on Friday morning. The fraudulent emails, which appeared to come…
UK Digital ID Faces Security Crisis Ahead of Mandatory Rollout
The UK’s digital ID system, known as One Login, triggered major controversy in 2025 due to serious security vulnerabilities and privacy concerns, leading critics to liken it to the infamous Horizon scandal. One Login is a government-backed identity verification…
European Governments Turn to Matrix for Secure Sovereign Messaging Amid US Big Tech Concerns
A growing number of European governments are turning to Matrix, an open-source messaging architecture, as they seek greater technological sovereignty and independence from US Big Tech companies. Matrix aims to create an open communication standard that allows users to…
Security Researchers at Proton Warn of Massive Credential Exposure
Data is becoming the most coveted commodity in the ever-growing digital underworld, and it is being traded at an alarming rate. In a recent investigation conducted by Proton, it has been revealed that there are currently more than 300…
TRAI Approves Caller Name Display Feature to Curb Spam and Fraud Calls
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has officially approved a long-awaited proposal from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to introduce a feature that will display the caller’s name by default on the receiver’s phone screen. Known as the…
Akira Ransomware Claims 23GB Data Theft in Alleged Apache OpenOffice Breach
The Akira ransomware group has reportedly claimed responsibility for breaching Apache OpenOffice, asserting that it stole 23 gigabytes of sensitive internal data from the open-source software foundation. The announcement was made on October 29 through Akira’s dark web leak…