The encrypted messaging app Signal is getting some unexpected attention this week. High-ranking officials in the Trump administration, including Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth, communicated the plans for an attack on the Yemeni Houthis via…
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NHS vendor Advanced to pay £3M fine following 2022 ransomware attack
NHS vendor Advanced will pay just over £3 million ($3.8 million) in fines for not implementing basic security measures before it suffered a ransomware attack in 2022, the U.K.’s data protection regulator has confirmed. It’s half the fine that the…
Has GetReal cracked the code on AI deepfakes? $18M and an impressive client list say yes
The proliferation of scarily realistic deepfakes is one of the more pernicious by-products of the rise of AI, and falling victim to scams based on these deepfakes is already costing companies millions of dollars — not to mention the implications…
Leaked data exposes a Chinese AI censorship machine
One academic who reviewed the dataset said it was “clear evidence” that China, or its affiliates, wants to use AI to improve repression. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Leaked data exposes…
Has GetReal cracked the code on AI deepfakes? $18M and an impressive client list says yes
The proliferation of scarily realistic deepfakes is one of the more pernicious byproducts of the rise of AI, and falling victim to scams based on these deepfakes is already costing companies millions of dollars — not to mention the implications…
Google fixes Chrome zero-day security flaw used in hacking campaign targeting journalists
Kaspersky attributed the hacks to an espionage campaign targeting journalists and employees at educational institutions. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Google fixes Chrome zero-day security flaw used in hacking campaign targeting…
How to tell if your online accounts have been hacked
This is a guide on how to check whether someone compromised your online accounts. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: How to tell if your online accounts have been hacked
23andMe files for bankruptcy: How to delete your data
23andMe holds millions of customers’ genetic information. Here’s what you can do to protect your data. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: 23andMe files for bankruptcy: How to delete your data
The Trump administration planned Yemen strikes in an unauthorized Signal chat
The Trump administration’s national security leaders accidentally included the editor-in-chief of the Atlantic, Jeffrey Goldberg, in a chat on Signal discussing confidential plans to attack Yemen’s Houthis. “I could not believe that the national-security leadership of the United States would…
US lifts sanctions on Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer linked to North Korean money laundering
Tornado Cash was used to launder billions in stolen crypto, according to the Treasury. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: US lifts sanctions on Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer linked to North…
Cyberattack disrupts train ticket sales in Ukraine
Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine’s state-owned railway operator, has been hit by a cyberattack that disrupted online ticket sales. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Cyberattack disrupts train ticket sales in Ukraine
23andMe faces an uncertain future — so does your genetic data
As 23andMe’s bankruptcy looms, privacy experts warn customers to delete their DNA data. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: 23andMe faces an uncertain future — so does your genetic data
Valve removes video game demo suspected of being malware
Valve removed a video game called Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution from Steam after users reported that its free demo contained malware. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Valve removes video game demo suspected…
Russian zero-day seller is offering up to $4 million for Telegram exploits
Two sources in the zero-day industry say Operation Zero’s prices for exploits against the popular messaging app Telegram will depend on different factors. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Russian zero-day seller…
Federal judge blocks DOGE’s access to Social Security Administration’s banks of personal information
The order accused DOGE of engaging in a “fishing expedition” at the federal agency. © 2025 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Federal judge…
North Korea launches new unit with a focus on AI hacking, per report
North Korea is reportedly launching a new cybersecurity unit called Research Center 227 within its intelligence agency Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB). © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
Hackers are ramping up attacks using year-old ServiceNow security bugs to target unpatched systems
Threat intelligence startup GreyNoise says it has observed a ‘notable resurgence’ in attack activity © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hackers are…
How a $6M bet on Wiz turned into a massive 200x return for one early backer
Wiz’s $32 billion all-cash acquisition by Google parent Alphabet promises a colossal payday for the cybersecurity startup’s early-stage investors. The deal is a big win for Sequoia, one of the best-known VC firms, which stands to make $3 billion, about…
Data breach at stalkerware SpyX affects close to 2 million, including thousands of Apple users
Another consumer-grade spyware operation was hacked in June 2024, which exposed thousands of Apple Account credentials. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article:…
Hacked, leaked, exposed: Why you should never use stalkerware apps
Using stalkerware is creepy, unethical, potentially illegal, and puts your data and that of your loved ones in danger. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…