Apple opens 2026 Security Research Device applications, giving experts loaned iPhones to hunt iOS flaws. The post Apple’s 2026 Security Program Could Change iPhone Safety appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the…
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Malicious Chrome Add-On Steals Facebook, Instagram Ad Credentials
A fake Chrome tool, Madgicx Plus, steals Meta ad credentials, hijacking budgets and accounts via stealthy browser exploits. The post Malicious Chrome Add-On Steals Facebook, Instagram Ad Credentials appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
Palo Alto Exposes Passwords in Plain Text
Palo Alto’s CVE-2025-4235 leaks service passwords, demanding urgent patching and resets. The post Palo Alto Exposes Passwords in Plain Text appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article: Palo Alto Exposes…
Your Smart Devices Just Fueled a Record-Breaking DDoS Attack
A 1.5 billion-pps DDoS hit a European defense service, hijacking IoT gear across 11,000 networks. The post Your Smart Devices Just Fueled a Record-Breaking DDoS Attack appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read…
Anthropic’s Claude AI Weaponized in $500K Cybercrime Spree
An unprecedented breach turned Claude into a cybercriminal, highlighting the risks of autonomous AI. The post Anthropic’s Claude AI Weaponized in $500K Cybercrime Spree appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original…
New Claude Feature Turns Into a Hacker’s Playground
Anthropic’s new Claude file tool boosts productivity but exposes users to prompt injection attacks and potential data leaks. The post New Claude Feature Turns Into a Hacker’s Playground appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
1.6 Million Voices Stolen: Your Voice Could Be Next
A cybersecurity researcher’s recent discovery from yesterday should make every gym member’s blood run cold. Jeremiah Fowler uncovered something that defies belief, 1,605,345 audio recordings sitting completely exposed online, no password, no encryption, no protection whatsoever. These were not random…
PTaaS Revolution: 10 Security Platforms Dominating 2025
The PTaaS revolution: Why everyone’s suddenly switching to these 10 game-changing security platforms in 2025 Today’s threat landscape exposes the limits of periodic testing. A 2023 CyberEdge report found that organizations ranked their patch management and pen testing capabilities the…
Quantum Computing Threat Forces Crypto Revolution in 2025
Cybersecurity professionals have spent decades building digital fortresses with mathematical locks that felt unbreakable. Quantum computing is rewriting the rules. The emergence of quantum computing presents a critical threat to classical cryptographic systems. It endangers the security of current digital…
X’s New Encrypted Chat Has Major Security Flaws Experts Warn
Cryptography experts are warning that X’s current implementation of encryption should not be trusted. While the platform claims to offer end-to-end encrypted messaging through its new XChat feature, the technical details reveal significant gaps that make it far less secure…
700M VPN Users at Risk: Hidden Ownership Exposed
When you connect to a virtual private network, you probably assume your online activity is private and secure. Recent research shows most people believe VPNs make communications completely private and untrackable. The reality is messier. Multiple studies reveal that over…
Billion-Download npm Packages Hijacked in Crypto-Stealing Attack
Hackers hijacked 18 npm packages with 2B weekly downloads, planting malware to steal crypto by redirecting wallet transactions. The post Billion-Download npm Packages Hijacked in Crypto-Stealing Attack appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet…
GitHub Breach Exposed 700+ Companies in Months-Long Attack
Cybersecurity investigators say a massive supply-chain attack affecting over 700 companies began with a seemingly minor GitHub breach earlier this year. Salesloft first disclosed a security issue in the Drift application on Aug. 21, then shared more details about malicious…
5 Best Kaspersky Alternatives for Reliable Protection
Amid national security concerns, many Kaspersky users are seeking alternatives. Find the best alternatives to Kaspersky now. The post 5 Best Kaspersky Alternatives for Reliable Protection appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read…
Amazon SES Turned Rogue: 50K Phishing Emails a Day
Hackers abuse Amazon SES to send 50K+ phishing emails daily, spoofing domains and evading detection. The post Amazon SES Turned Rogue: 50K Phishing Emails a Day appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read…
Raw Disk Reads: The EDR Blind Spot Threat Actors Love
Attackers use raw disk reads to evade EDR and steal Windows credential files, exposing a major blind spot in enterprise defenses. The post Raw Disk Reads: The EDR Blind Spot Threat Actors Love appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article…
6 Open-Source Vulnerability Scanners That Actually Work
Open-source vulnerability scanners identify security vulnerabilities in apps, networks, and systems. Compare features and functionalities with our guide. The post 6 Open-Source Vulnerability Scanners That Actually Work appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet…
5 Best Free VPNs You Can Trust (And the Premium Trials Worth Trying)
Skip the traps. Discover the top free VPNs of 2025, featuring no logs, unlimited bandwidth, and regular audits, where available. Tested, secure, and ready to use. The post 5 Best Free VPNs You Can Trust (And the Premium Trials Worth…
New Phishing Tactic Targets PayPal’s 434M Users
A new PayPal phishing scam adds attackers as secondary users, letting them drain accounts while evading traditional detection. The post New Phishing Tactic Targets PayPal’s 434M Users appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet…
Cybercriminals ‘Grok’ Their Way Past X’s Defenses to Spread Malware
Hackers exploit X’s Grok AI to spread malware via promoted ads, exposing millions to malicious links in a scheme researchers call “Grokking.” The post Cybercriminals ‘Grok’ Their Way Past X’s Defenses to Spread Malware appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This…