AI company Anthropic has uncovered alarming evidence that cybercriminals are weaponizing artificial intelligence tools for sophisticated criminal operations. The company’s recent investigation revealed three particularly concerning applications of its Claude AI: large-scale extortion campaigns, fraudulent recruitment schemes linked to…
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AdaptixC2 Raises Security Alarms Amid Active Use in Cyber Incidents
During this time, when digital resilience has become more important than digital innovation, there is an increasing gap between strengthened defences and the relentless adaptability of cybercriminals, which is becoming increasingly evident as we move into the next decade.…
Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Breaches Data and Halts Global Production
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the UK’s largest automaker and a subsidiary of Tata Motors, has confirmed that the recent cyberattack on its systems has not only disrupted global operations but also resulted in a data breach. The company revealed during…
Android’s App Freedom Shrinks As Google Tightens Rules
For years, the Android vs. iOS debate has centered around one key argument: freedom of choice. Nothing highlighted this more than sideloading apps. “But iOS is a walled garden. Apple controls what you can and can’t install on your…
2 Doctors in Hong Kong Arrested for Leaking Patient Data
Two doctors at a Hong Kong public hospital were arrested on charges of accessing computers with dishonest or criminal intent, allegedly involved in a data leak. According to police superintendent Wong Yick-lung, a 57-year-old consultant and a 35-year-old associate consultant…
Cryptoexchange SwissBorg Suffers $41 Million Theft, Will Reimburse Users
According to SwissBorg, a cryptoexchange platform, $41 million worth of cryptocurrency was stolen from an external wallet used for its SOL earn strategy in a cyberattack that also affected a partner company. The company, which is based in Switzerland, acknowledged…
2 doctors in Hong Kong arrested for leaking patient data
Two doctors at a Hong Kong public hospital were arrested on charges of accessing computers with dishonest or criminal intent, allegedly involved in a data leak. According to police superintendent Wong Yick-lung, a 57-year-old consultant and a 35-year-old associate consultant…
Zscaler Confirms Data Breach Linked to Salesloft Drift Supply-Chain Attack
Cybersecurity firm Zscaler has revealed it suffered a data breach after attackers exploited a compromise in Salesloft Drift, an AI-driven Salesforce integration tool. The incident is part of a larger supply-chain attack in which stolen OAuth and refresh tokens…
Q Day: The Quantum Threat Businesses Must Prepare For
Q Day represents the theoretical moment when quantum computers become powerful enough to break current cryptographic methods and render existing encryption obsolete. While experts estimate this could occur within 10-15 years, the exact timing remains uncertain since quantum computers…
RatOn Android Trojan Expands Into Full Remote Access Threat Targeting Banks and Crypto
A new Android malware strain called RatOn has rapidly evolved from a tool limited to NFC relay attacks into a sophisticated remote access trojan with the ability to steal banking credentials, hijack cryptocurrency wallets, and even lock users out…
Hacker Exploits AI Chatbot Claude in Unprecedented Cybercrime Operation
A hacker has carried out one of the most advanced AI-driven cybercrime operations ever documented, using Anthropic’s Claude chatbot to identify targets, steal sensitive data, and even draft extortion emails, according to a new report from the company. It…
Rethinking Security in the Era of Hybrid Work
Having witnessed hybrid work become a long-term reality instead of a temporary response to disruption, organisations are facing a tough question: how to safeguard a workforce that can now operate fluidly across offices, homes, devices, and networks without compromising…
VirusTotal Unmasks SVG-Based Phishing Campaign Targeting Colombia’s Judiciary
VirusTotal has uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that uses SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files to impersonate Colombia’s judicial system, tricking victims into downloading malware. The discovery was made possible after the platform’s AI-powered Code Insight feature added support for analyzing…
Hospital Notifies victims of a one-year old data breach, personal details stolen
Hospital informs victims about data breach after a year Wayne Memorial Hospital in the US has informed its 163,440 people about a year old data breach in May 2024 that exposed details such as: names, social security numbers, user IDs,…
Meta Overhauls AI Chatbot Safeguards for Teenagers
Meta has announced new artificial intelligence safeguards to protect teenagers following a damaging Reuters investigation that exposed internal company policies allowing inappropriate chatbot interactions with minors. The social media giant is now training its AI systems to avoid flirtatious…
Clanker: The Viral AI Slur Fueling Backlash Against Robots and Chatbots
In popular culture, robots have long carried nicknames. Battlestar Galactica called them “toasters,” while Blade Runner used the term “skinjobs.” Now, amid rising tensions over artificial intelligence, a new label has emerged online: “clanker.” The word, once confined to…
AI Image Attacks: How Hidden Commands Threaten Chatbots and Data Security
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…
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…