Akira ransomware strikes again. This time, it has abused an Intel CPU tuning driver to stop Microsoft Defender in attacks from EDRs and security tools active on target devices. Windows defender turned off for attacks The exploited driver is called…
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Nvidia Pushes Back Against Claims of Secret Backdoors in Its Chips
Nvidia has strongly denied accusations from China that its computer chips include secret ways to track users or shut down devices remotely. The company also warned that proposals to add such features, known as backdoors or kill switches would create…
Rising Underwater Mortgages Signal Strain in Florida and Texas Property Markets
A growing number of American homebuyers are turning to adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) and temporary buydowns as a way of easing the initial repayment burden when they are faced with persistently high interest rates. This is a new report from…
Venice Film Festival Cyberattack Leaks Personal Data of Accredited Participants
The Venice Film Festival has reportedly been hit by a cyberattack, resulting in the leak of sensitive personal data belonging to accredited attendees. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the breach exposed information including names, email addresses, contact numbers, and…
Tech Giant Google Introduces an Open-Source AI Agent to Automate Coding Activities
Google has launched Gemini CLI GitHub Actions, an open-source AI agent that automates routine coding tasks directly within GitHub repositories. This tool, now in beta and available globally, acts as an AI coding teammate that works both autonomously and…
From Vibes to Ventures: How AI-First Startups Like Giggles Are Redefining the Rules of Entrepreneurship
In January, 18-year-old Justin Jin introduced Giggles — an AI-powered social entertainment app that has already drawn over 120,000 people to its waitlist and generated 150 million impressions. Remarkably, this momentum came without venture capital backing, a marketing budget,…
Cybercriminals Escalate Client-Side Attacks Targeting Mobile Browsers
Cybercriminals are increasingly turning to client-side attacks as a way to bypass traditional server-side defenses, with mobile browsers emerging as a prime target. According to the latest “Client-Side Attack Report Q2 2025” by security researchers c/side, these attacks are…
Experts decoded encryption keys used by DarkBit ransomware gang
Encryption key for Darkbit ransomware Good news for people affected by the DarkBit ransomware: experts from Profero have cracked the encryption process, allowing victims to recover their files for free without paying any ransom. However, the company has not yet…
Quantum Broadens Distribution Reach in Asia-Pacific Region
Quantum Corporation Expands Asia-Pacific Distribution Network to Accelerate Growth Quantum Corporation (NASDAQ: QMCO) announced a strategic expansion of its distribution network across high-growth Asia-Pacific markets including China, India, Taiwan, and the ASEAN region. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment…
Pandora Admits Customer Data Compromised in Security Breach
A major player in the global fashion jewellery market for many years, Pandora has long been positioned as a dominant force in this field as the world’s largest jewellery brand. However, the luxury retailer is now one of a…
Google Confirms Data Breach in Salesforce System Linked to Known Hacking Group
Google has admitted that some of its customer data was stolen after hackers managed to break into one of its Salesforce databases. The company revealed the incident in a blog post on Tuesday, explaining that the affected database stored…
Cloudflare Accuses AI Startup Perplexity of Bypassing Web Blocking Measures
Cloudflare has accused artificial intelligence company Perplexity of using hidden tactics to bypass restrictions designed to stop automated bots from collecting website data. In a statement published Monday, Cloudflare said it had received multiple complaints from its customers claiming…
NZTA Breach Results in Vehicle Theft, User Data Compromise
Data compromise leads to targeted motor theft A privacy breach has leaked the details of 1000 people (estimate) in a Transport firm’s database over the past year. According to the agency, the breach targeted 13 vehicles for theft. The problem…
Millions Face Potential Harm After Experts Uncovered a Vast Network of 5,000+ Fake Pharmacy Sites
Security experts have exposed “PharmaFraud,” a criminal network of more than 5,000 fraudulent online pharmacies. The operation puts millions of consumers at risk by selling unsafe counterfeit medications while also stealing their private data. The fraudulent campaign mimics legitimate…
New York Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Regulate Gait Recognition Surveillance
New York City’s streets are often packed with people rushing to work, running errands, or simply enjoying the day. For many residents, walking is faster than taking the subway or catching a taxi. However, a growing concern is emerging…
Ingram Micro Faces Alleged Breach by SafePay with Ransom Threat
As Ingram Micro is dealing with a widespread outage in its global technology distribution operations that appears to be directly linked to a ransomware attack by the cybercrime group SafePay, the company appears to be experiencing a significant disruption.…
Cyber Incident Response Needs Dynamic Command Structure Instead of Static Guidelines
The SolarWinds cyberattack, which impacted over 18,000 entities, revealed that many organizations respond to breaches with disorganized, makeshift command centers. Kevin Mandia, CEO of Mandiant, recognized the 2020 attack on his own firm as the work of Russia’s SVR,…
Why Companies Keep Ransomware Payments Secret
Companies hiding ransomware payments Ransomware attacks are ugly. For every ransomware attack news story we see in our feed, a different reality hides behind it. Victims secretly pay their attackers. The shadow economy feeds on corporate guilt and regulatory hysteria.…
New Malware Campaign Using Legitimate-Looking Software Targets Users Worldwide
Cybersecurity experts are warning about a new wave of cyberattacks involving PXA Stealer, a sophisticated info-stealing malware now spreading rapidly across multiple countries. Originally detected by Cisco Talos researchers, PXA Stealer, written in Python was initially deployed against government…
South Dakota Researchers Develop Secure IoT-Based Crop Monitoring System
At the 2025 annual meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, researchers from South Dakota State University unveiled a groundbreaking system designed to help farmers increase crop yields while reducing costs. This innovative technology combines sensors,…