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…
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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…
WhatsApp 0-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks on Mac and iOS Platforms
Providing a fresh reminder of the constant threat to widespread communication platforms, WhatsApp has disclosed and patched a vulnerability affecting its iOS and macOS applications. The vulnerability has already been exploited in real-world attacks, according to WhatsApp, which warns…
Salesforce Launches AI Research Initiatives with CRMArena-Pro to Address Enterprise AI Failures
Salesforce is doubling down on artificial intelligence research to address one of the toughest challenges for enterprises: AI agents that perform well in demonstrations but falter in complex business environments. The company announced three new initiatives this week, including…
EU’s Chat Control Bill faces backlashes, will access encrypted chats
The EU recently proposed a child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill that is facing backlashes from the opposition. The controversial bill is amid controversy just a few days before the important meeting. On 12 September, the EU Council will share…
How to Spot and Avoid Credit Card Skimmers
Credit and debit cards are now central to daily payments, but they remain vulnerable to fraud. Criminals have developed discreet tools, known as skimmers and shimmers, to steal card information at ATMs, fuel pumps, and retail checkout points. These…
Smartwatch on the Stand: How Wearable Data Is Turning Into Courtroom Evidence
Fitness trackers and smartwatches are increasingly becoming digital witnesses in legal proceedings, with biometric data from Apple Watch, Fitbit, and similar devices now regularly used as evidence in murder, injury, and insurance cases across the country. Wearables transform into…
Nearly Two Billion Discord Messages Scraped and Sold on Dark Web Forums
Security experts have raised alarms after discovering that a massive collection of Discord data is being offered for sale on underground forums. According to researchers at Cybernews, who reviewed the advertisement, the archive reportedly contains close to two billion…
Credit Bureau TransUnion Confirms Breach Impacting Millions
In the apparent wake of growing threats to consumers’ personal information, credit reporting giant TransUnion has recently announced a cybersecurity incident that exposed personal information from more than 4.4 million Americans. Several regulators and state attorneys general have confirmed…
MathWorks Confirms Ransomware Incident that Exposed Personal Data of Over 10,000 People
MathWorks, the company behind MATLAB and Simulink, has confirmed a ransomware attack that disrupted several of its online services and internal systems. The company said the disruption affected services customers use to sign in and manage software, and that…
Russia’s New MAX Messaging App Sparks Spying Fears
From first September, Russia’s new state-backed messaging app MAX will come pre-installed on every smartphone and tablet sold in the country, igniting strong concerns over data privacy and state monitoring. Built by VK, the company behind Mail.ru and VKnote,…
Data Sovereignty in the Age of Geopolitical Uncertainty
From the ongoing war in Ukraine, to instability in the Middle East, and rising tensions in the South China Sea, global conflicts are proving that digital systems are deeply exposed to geopolitical risks. Speaking at London Tech Week, UK…