Artificial intelligence has become one of the most talked-about technologies in recent years, with billions of dollars poured into projects aimed at transforming workplaces. Yet, a new study by MIT suggests that while official AI programs inside companies are…
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VP.NET Launches SGX-Based VPN to Transform Online Privacy
The virtual private network market is filled with countless providers, each promising secure browsing and anonymity. In such a crowded space, VP.NET has emerged with the bold claim of changing how VPNs function altogether. The company says it is…
Microsoft Boosts Digital Trust through Post Quantum Cryptography
A comprehensive roadmap has been unveiled by Microsoft to enable it to future-proof its security infrastructure, marking a decisive step toward securing the company’s products and services with quantum-safe protection by 2033 — two years ahead of the target…
Major Password Managers Leak User Credentials in Unpatched Clickjacking Attacks
Six popular password managers serving tens of millions of users remain vulnerable to unpatched clickjacking flaws that could allow cybercriminals to steal login credentials, two-factor authentication codes, and credit card information. Modus operandi Security researcher Marek Tóth, who presented…
Hackers Trick Users with Fake Captchas to Steal Data
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new technique where attackers use fake Captcha tests to trick people into installing malware called Lumma Stealer. This malicious program is designed to quietly search infected computers for valuable information, such as login credentials,…
Workday Suffers Data Breach in Broader Salesforce Campaign
Workday, a major player in the human resources sector, has disclosed a recent data breach caused by a social engineering attack targeting a third-party customer relationship management (CRM) system—specifically, a Salesforce instance. Although Workday, headquartered in Pleasanton, California, provides…
Texas Attorney General Probes Meta AI Studio and Character.AI Over Child Data and Health Claims
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into Meta AI Studio and Character.AI over concerns that their AI chatbots may present themselves as health or therapeutic tools while potentially misusing data collected from underage users. Paxton argued…
PayPal Password Leak Puts Millions of Users on High Alert
It has been reported that millions of PayPal accounts have been traded on underground forums, which has raised a new wave of alarm in the ever-evolving landscape of cybercrime. Using the moniker “Chucky_BF”, a hacker announcing the availability of…
Fake Telegram Premium Website Spreads Lumma Stealer Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malicious campaign that uses a fraudulent Telegram Premium website to distribute a dangerous variant of the Lumma Stealer malware. According to a report by Cyfirma, the fake domain telegrampremium[.]app closely imitates the official Telegram…
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…
New Gmail Phishing Attack Exploits Login Flow to Steal Credentials
Despite today’s technologically advanced society, where convenience and connectivity are the norms, cyber threats continue to evolve at an alarming rate, making it extremely dangerous to live in. It has recently been reported that phishing attacks and online scams…
Pakistani Cybercriminals Turn Piracy Against Pirates in $4M Malware Scheme
A massive cybercrime operation based in Pakistan has been exposed after running a sophisticated infostealer malware campaign for five years, generating over $4 million by targeting software pirates. Operation details The criminal network, primarily operating from Bahawalpur and Faisalabad,…
New Phishing Scam Uses Japanese Character to Perfectly Mimic Legitimate URLs
Cybersecurity researchers have recently flagged a highly sophisticated phishing campaign that leverages a unique tactic: the use of the Japanese hiragana character “ん” to mimic the appearance of a forward slash (“/”) in website URLs. This technique is especially…
Canada’s Parliament Probes Data Breach Linked to Microsoft Flaws
Canada’s House of Commons has launched an investigation after a cyberattack potentially exposed sensitive staff data, raising questions about whether recently discovered Microsoft vulnerabilities played a role. According to national media reports, an internal email to parliamentary employees revealed…
Connex Credit Union Confirms Data Breach Impacting 172,000 Customers
Connex Credit Union, headquartered in North Haven, Connecticut, recently revealed that a data breach may have affected around 172,000 of its members. The compromised data includes names, account numbers, debit card information, Social Security numbers, and government identification used…
VPN Downloads Surge Across the UK as Online Safety Act Triggers Strict Age Verification
Virtual Private Network (VPN) usage has skyrocketed across the UK since the Online Safety Act officially came into force on July 25, 2025. The new legislation mandates that websites, streaming services, and mobile apps hosting adult content implement robust…
Cybercriminals Steal Thousands of Guest ID Documents from Italian Hotels
Thousands of travellers have been left vulnerable to cyberattacks caused by hotel systems that have been breached by a sweeping cyberattack. Identities that have been stolen from hotel systems are now circulating on underground forums. According to the government’s…
Think Twice Before Uploading Personal Photos to AI Chatbots
Artificial intelligence chatbots are increasingly being used for fun, from generating quirky captions to transforming personal photos into cartoon characters. While the appeal of uploading images to see creative outputs is undeniable, the risks tied to sharing private photos…
UnitedHealth Cyberattack Becomes Largest Health Data Breach in History
The recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth has now been confirmed as the biggest health care data breach ever recorded, affecting more than 192 million people, over one-third of the U.S. population. When news of the incident first broke in 2023,…