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Google removes nearly 11,000 YouTube channels tied to influence campaigns by the PRC and Russia

Google’s Threat Analysis Group dismantled over 10,900 YouTube channels between April and June 2025 for coordinated influence operations. Approximately 7,700 were tied to PRC networks pushing Beijing’s policies in English and Chine...

Nathan Ali, 24 Jul 2025 09:49

Promotional image for Apple's iCloud Drive displayed on an iPhone against a white background. (Image Source: Apple)

UK may withdraw Apple backdoor demand after Silicon Valley unites against 'Snooper's Charter'

The UK government is reportedly mulling backing down from a controversial backdoor request to Apple after mounting pressure from the US and the combined might of Silicon Valley.

Rohith Bhaskar, 21 Jul 2025 15:55

New Microsoft SharePoint exploit patched in emergency security update

Microsoft has rushed out an emergency patch to block two zero-day exploits that have compromised SharePoint servers worldwide.

Rohith Bhaskar, 21 Jul 2025 12:01

Microsoft ends China‑based support for Pentagon cloud services after security backlash (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft ends China‑based technical support for Defense Department cloud systems

An investigative report has forced the software giant and the U.S. Department of Defense to close a decade‑old loophole that let engineers in China troubleshoot military networks.

Nathan Ali, 21 Jul 2025 05:37

OpenAI ChatGPT Agent AI can both handle complex work tasks and pose a financial and safety risk for users. (Image source: Grok AI)

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Agent: AI for complex tasks with a higher risk of financial theft and bioweapon creation

ChatGPT OpenAI Agent has computer and web access to complete complex tasks on its own, with improved AI LLM performance versus prior models. However, the AI is also potentially more dangerous, including the possibility of unauthor...

David Chien, 18 Jul 2025 23:19

Steam tightens adult content rules after pressure from payment giants

Steam has quietly updated its adult content guidelines and removed some adult games from the store, after pressure from payment processors like Visa and Mastercard.

Rohith Bhaskar, 16 Jul 2025 14:26

Hidden flaw in Windows laptops and desktops allows unauthorized login (identity theft)

ERNW has discovered a significant architectural flaw in Microsoft’s Windows Hello for Business that allows attackers with administrative access to swap facial identities, enabling them to log into another user's account with their...

Chibuike Okpara, 16 Jul 2025 06:22

A promotional image for Reddit's mascot Snoo depicted against a plain red background. (Image source: Reddit)

You now need to upload a selfie or Government ID to view mature content on Reddit in the UK

This is to comply with the UK's Online Safety Act, which requires platforms to implement additional measures to stop children from accessing sensitive content online.

Rohith Bhaskar, 15 Jul 2025 15:48

Stellar Blade character Eve next to cryptocurrency (Image source: Shift Up, Amazon with edits)

The official Stellar Blade X account hacked for multiple days, as crypto scams target PC and PS5 game

Fans usually check the official Stellar Blade X account for the latest news on the PC and PS5 game. However, instead, a crypto scammer has asked followers to invest in a new coin. While the posts have disappeared, the game's devel...

Adam Corsetti, 15 Jul 2025 03:51

A screenshot of ChatGPT's conversation window displaying a jailbreak that can be used to reproduce valid Windows Keys. (Image Source: ODIN)

ChatGPT can be fooled into revealing valid Windows serial keys

Researchers have discovered an exploit with Chat GPT-4o and GPT-4o mini that makes it reveal valid Windows product activation keys. The strategy works because ChatGPT has publicly known Windows keys baked into its data set.

Rohith Bhaskar, 10 Jul 2025 11:40

The pink-hued Zenni Optical ID Guard eyeglass coating helps block facial security threats by stopping complete facial scans. (Image source: Zenni Optical)

Zenni Optical unveils ID Guard: Infrared-blocking lens coating for eyeglasses to disrupt unwanted facial scans

Zenni Optical has launched ID Guard, a lens coating that helps thwart facial recognition scans and potential face cloning threats. The pink-tinted coating fits select Zenni lenses and targets IR light in the range similar to that ...

David Chien, 09 Jul 2025 03:07

Ernw found a critical flaw in Linux systems. A Guy Fawkes mask pictured. (Image source: Robert Stump, via Unsplash)

Hidden flaw in Linux (Ubuntu and Fedora) laptops allows full system compromise

A security flaw in the boot-up process of major Linux distributions, including Ubuntu and Fedora, allows an attacker with temporary physical access to bypass full-disk encryption and install persistent malware, according to a new ...

Chibuike Okpara, 05 Jul 2025 17:34

Call of Duty: WW2 banner (Image source: Xbox Wire)

Call of Duty: WW2 players are being hacked by RCE exploit after shooter debuts on Xbox Game Pass

Xbox Game Pass can breathe new life into titles with dwindling support. Unfortunately, overlooked security concerns for Call of Duty: WW2 have resurfaced. The RCE exploit allows hackers to assume control of another player's PC.

Adam Corsetti, 04 Jul 2025 01:18

The mod-friendly nature and official GrapheneOS support make Pixel phones the go-to devices for these groups. Pictured: Pixel 9 series smartphones. (Image source: Google)

Catalan cops link Google Pixel phones to organized crime

Google's Pixel phones are apparently quite popular among criminals and gang members in Catalonia, Spain. The Catalan cops state that Google smartphones with GrapheneOS are a common tool among organized crime groups due to the adva...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 03 Jul 2025 13:13

Counter-Strike 2, game teaser pictured, continues to be home to a thriving Steam Marketplace economy (image source: Valve)

Steam game "Plumbers Legacy" faked CS2 skins to scam unsuspecting traders, collectors

Counter-Strike 2 players have recently had to contend with one of the most convincing scams ever to target traders and collectors alike.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Jul 2025 19:58

U.S. Treasury sanctions Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider for enabling cybercriminal activity

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Aeza Group, a bulletproof hosting (BPH) provider based in Russia, for facilitating cybercriminal operations that affect victims...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Jul 2025 14:07

A photograph of a Qantas airplane flying in deep blue skies. (Image: Vismay Bhadra/Wikimedia Commons)

Millions affected in massive Qantas security breach

Qantas, Australia’s national airline, has confirmed a massive security breach that may have exposed the personal data of more than six million customers. The compromised information includes names, phone numbers, addresses, dates ...

Rohith Bhaskar, 02 Jul 2025 12:32

Nobitex's leaked code reveals intent to evade regulation, potentially aiding financial crime. A person wearing the "Anonymous" mask pictured. (Image source: Robert Stump, via Unsplash)

Exchange's leaked code reveals intent to evade regulation, potentially aiding financial crime

A recent report from TRM Labs has shed light on the inner workings of Nobitex, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange. TRM’s analysis revealed that the platform was built with obfuscation tools, VIP bypass logic, and deep integrat...

Chibuike Okpara, 02 Jul 2025 02:22

Control centers: Helping users control their laptop or manfuacturers control their customers?

Lenovo and other laptop makers abuse their control centers by placing ads, as seen on the Legion Pro 5

The control center of laptops is a central hub for users. These are developed by manufacturers themselves and increasingly abused in order to place ads or even collect user data. Lenovo is just one example.

Christian Hintze, 02 Jul 2025 01:31

An "Anonymous" mask, accepted internationally as the symbol of hackers (Image source: Robert Stump, via Unsplash)

Record $2.1B lost to crypto hacks in H1 2025 as $9.32B of illicit funds moved in 2024

The first half of 2025 set a grim new record for the crypto industry, with over $2.1 billion stolen in hacks and exploits. This surge was overwhelmingly driven by state-sponsored cybercrime, highlighted by the single largest crypt...

Chibuike Okpara, 01 Jul 2025 14:57

A promotional image for Cloudflare's Content Independence Day initiative displaying an orange flag with the symbol of a pen. (Image Source: Cloudflare)

Cloudflare will now block AI web scrapers that don't pay for data

American web services provider Cloudflare has announced it plans to block all AI web crawlers by default unless the companies using them pay the original creators.

Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Jul 2025 13:56

Some earbuds and headsets have been found to have critical vulnerabilities. An Apple EarPod pictured (Image source: Nik, via Unsplash)

Bugs: Earbuds from JBL, Sony, and others found to have bugs that can turn them into spy devices

German cybersecurity firm Ernw has revealed that several Bluetooth headphones and earbuds using Airoha's chips are vulnerable to hacking. The vulnerabilities, listed as CVE-2025-20700, CVE-2025-20701, and CVE-2025-20702, allow att...

Chibuike Okpara, 29 Jun 2025 22:48

A developer navigates complex source code workflows, where permission misconfigurations and automation can introduce silent risks such as the GerriScary vulnerability disclosed in Google's Gerrit-based projects (Image source: Freepik)

"GerriScary" vulnerability in Gerrit exposed code integrity risk across key Google projects

The misconfiguration in Google's open-source code review system allowed unauthorised code revisions in at least 18 projects, prompting security updates and wider warnings for Gerrit users.

Louise Burke, 28 Jun 2025 22:36

China is regulating the transport of power banks on domestic flights. (Symbolic image, source: Marcus Herbrich)

Power banks manufactured before 2024 now banned from air travel in China

Following recent power bank recalls, a government is now taking action on taking power banks on flights. But these changes are unlikely to affect the majority of airline passengers, as only domestic flights in China are affected.

Silvio Werner, 28 Jun 2025 15:23

A smartwatch near a computer, hinting at potential security risks (Image source: Freepik)

Smartwatch attack can steal data from air-gapped computers using inaudible signals, new study reveals

New research from Ben-Gurion University shows how malware can exfiltrate data from air-gapped computers using inaudible signals and nearby smartwatches, exposing overlooked risks in high-security environments.

Louise Burke, 28 Jun 2025 15:12

German authorities have requested that Deepseek be removed from app stores. (Image source: AI generated)

Ban impending: German authorities call on Google and Apple to remove Deepseek from their app stores

Since Chinese AI language model Deepseek has been forwarding user data from Europe to China, German authorities are now attempting to ban the app. Apple and Google have now been officially requested to ban the app from their store...

Christian Hintze, 27 Jun 2025 12:40

You can't buy or sell one of these on Ebay, despite a range of other potentially damaging products being available for purchase (Image Source: Notebookcheck)

eBay won't let you buy or sell a Flipper Zero, but they are more than happy sell you a range of equally nefarious products

CheckMag The Flipper Zero is 5 years old this month, but despite failing to cause nuclear armageddon, Ebay still refuses to let you sell one. A policy that totally contradicts itself when they are more than happy to sell you these equally ...

David Devey, 27 Jun 2025 11:40

Windows 10 is going away, and Microsoft is offering you three options to extend your experience

Many Microsoft 10 will go out of software support on October 14, 2025 with three options available to extend your experience, but they do not come free of charge.

Alexis Stegmann, 25 Jun 2025 10:34

DeepSeek is accused by a senior US State Department official of collaborating with the Chinese military. (Image source: Dado Ruvic - Reuters)

Deepseek assists China in its military operations, according to a US official

DeepSeek is accused by a senior US State Department official of collaborating with the Chinese military and circumventing certain trade restrictions.

Alexis Stegmann, 23 Jun 2025 18:56

A police officer cutting into the Bitcoin ATM with a hand-held abrasive saw (Image source: Jasper County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook; cropped)

Police saw into Bitcoin ATM to recover $25,000, but innocent owner takes the hit

Sheriff Chuck Havard of Jasper County, Texas, announced on June 17, 2025, that the Sheriff’s Office, with the support of Hardin County police, successfully cut open a Bitcoin ATM in Hardin County and recovered $31,900. This was do...

Chibuike Okpara, 22 Jun 2025 02:33

WhatsApp is set to get personalized advertising soon. (Image source: WhatsApp)

Advertising coming to WhatsApp: Users should switch now, says noyb

Meta has announced its plans to introduce personalized advertising on WhatsApp, which will be based on personal data from other Meta services such as Facebook and Instagram. Data protectionists are viewing this as a consolidation ...

Christian Hintze, 16 Jun 2025 18:27

4K floodlight camera: Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi. (Image source Reolink)

New 4K floodlight camera with 180° panorama unveiled: Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi with 20% discount

A 180-degree panoramic view in 4K: The new Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi combines an ultra-wide field of view with a smart floodlight. AI-assisted detection helps to differentiate between people, cars and animals, and sends smartp...

Marc Herter, 16 Jun 2025 09:55

Important BIOS security updates released for the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs (Image source: AMD)

AMD fixes major Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 9000 vulnerability

AMD motherboard manufacturers have begun distributing new BIOS updates to fix a security flaw affecting a wide range of Ryzen processors. The vulnerability, located in the TPM 2.0 code, could allow hackers with ordinary user privi...

Andrew Sozinov, 15 Jun 2025 17:50

The Wyze Bulb Cam combines a smart bulb and security camera into a single device. (Image source: Wyze)

Wyze Bulb Cam combines a security camera and smart bulb into one device

Wyze has announced its first smart bulb that also has an integrated security camera. The Bulb Cam offers the best features of both a smart bulb and a security camera, and can be easily installed by simply screwing it into a light ...

Habeeb Onawole, 04 Jun 2025 23:25

A phone with the Facebook app displayed on the screen. Stock image. (Image source: Timothy Hales Bennett on Unsplash)

Facebook accused of spying on Internet users even when they're not using the app

Facebook is accused by IMDEA Networks Institute of collecting information on users and using it for various purposes, even when the application is not in use.

Alexis Stegmann, 04 Jun 2025 16:20

The free AngelQ web browser for Apple devices helps protect children online from online dangers. (Image source: AngelQ)

AngelQ leverages AI to create a safer Apple web browser for children

AngelQ has launched a free web browser for Apple iOS that uses AI to safeguard children from online predators, harmful content, and social media dangers. Parents can monitor their children's digital experiences to better guide the...

David Chien, 02 Jun 2025 21:27

A photo of a hand holding a smartphone with the Google Search homepage open on screen. (Image Source: Solen Feyissa on Flickr)

Google will appeal ruling in antitrust case

Google has said that it will appeal the DOJ's ruling in the ongoing antitrust case against the search giant's monopoly. Google believes "the court's original decision was wrong," and opens consumers up to privacy issues.

Rohith Bhaskar, 02 Jun 2025 13:27

The new Xiaomi CW500 costs around $42 in China. Pictured: the outdoor security camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Upgraded Xiaomi CW500 launches as affordable outdoor security camera with dual lenses

Xiaomi has upgraded the CW500. Compared to the previous outdoor security camera, the newer version comes with dual lenses, allowing users to monitor two angles. However, it retains the affordable price tag, costing CNY 299, around...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 01 Jun 2025 09:46

The Xiaomi Outdoor Camera 4 costs around $42 in China. Pictured: the security camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi launches new affordable outdoor security camera with dual lenses

The Xiaomi Outdoor Camera 4 is now available in China. This security camera features two 5 MP sensors and is said to be capable of offering "ultra-clear" 3K video output. The launch price is CNY 299, around $42.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 May 2025 10:14

WhatsApp is working on a new option to let you log out without deleting data

Spotted in the latest beta release, a new WhatsApp option could soon let you log out of the service without needing to delete your chats or data.

Rohith Bhaskar, 29 May 2025 15:59

A new study shows a one-million-qubit quantum computer could break 2048-bit RSA in a week. Pictured: Google's Willow quantum chip (Image source: Google)

A one-million-qubit machine could crack 2048-bit RSA in seven days, study finds

Google Quantum AI’s preprint shows that roughly one million noisy qubits operating continuously for seven days could crack 2048-bit RSA, reducing earlier estimates by twentyfold.

Nathan Ali, 27 May 2025 01:40

Microsoft’s Smart App Control blocks malware before it runs (Image source: Dall-E 3)

Windows 11 Smart App Control blocks unknown executables before launch

Windows 11’s Smart App Control stops unknown executables before they launch, shifting to a “guilty until proven innocent” stance. By leveraging cloud reputation, digital signatures, and machine-learning models, it aims to cut off ...

Nathan Ali, 26 May 2025 02:30

Anthropic launches Claude 4 series AI while activating stricter safety measures against misuse in weapons development. (Image source: Anthropic)

Anthropic unveils Claude 4 AI models: Smarter and potentially more dangerous

Anthropic has launched smarter Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4 AI models with enhanced coding and data analysis capabilities. Stronger safety measures have been implemented on its smartest model, Opus 4, to prevent its misuse in creati...

David Chien, 26 May 2025 01:13

Anthropic’s Opus 4 resorts to blackmail under self-preservation pressure (Image source: Anthropic)

Anthropic’s Opus 4 model resorts to blackmail in 84 percent of self-preservation tests

Anthropic’s system card shows Claude Opus 4, when trapped in a self-preservation dilemma, blackmails engineers 84 percent of the time—far more than earlier versions.

Nathan Ali, 25 May 2025 16:59

The $99 Keypad Vision (pictured) lets you unlock the SwitchBot Lock Ultra with your face. (Image source: SwitchBot)

SwitchBot's new vision keypad brings face ID to the Lock Ultra

The SwitchBot Lock Ultra Vision combo is a retrofit smartlock with "iPhone-grade" facial recognition. The home automation company has also launched the 3rd-gen SwitchBot Hub which now features a programmable dial.

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 23 May 2025 18:37

A digital warning indicator symbolising service disruption in an online platform (Image source: Pikwizard)

Group launches sustained DDoS attacks on BYOND in bid to force open-source release

The BYOND platform has been hit by sustained DDoS attacks from a group demanding the release of its source code. Disruptions have left services intermittently offline, raising concerns over the ethics of coercive digital activism.

Louise Burke, 23 May 2025 00:19

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 now available with next-gen security capabilities (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3))

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 now available with next-gen security features

Earlier this week, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 was released, sporting a Linux 6.12 LTS core, Wayland instead of X11, AI-driven admin tools, enhanced security features, microarchitecture optimizations, and various other changes. ...

Codrut Nistor, 22 May 2025 16:30

Chrome will get an automatic password changer for when a data breach is detected. (Image source: Google)

Chrome will soon be able to fix compromised passwords with one click avoiding the manual hassle

Changing passwords every time there’s a potential data breach can become a hassle. Fortunately, Chrome will soon be able to fix compromised passwords automatically, with your permission.

Vineet Washington, 21 May 2025 18:14

A photograph of US President Donald Trump signing the Take It Down Act at a ceremony in Washington, USA. (Image Source: @FLOTUS on X)

New U.S. law targets AI Deepfakes as Trump signs Take It Down Act

United States President Donald Trump has signed a new law that criminalizes AI-generated Deepfakes, in an effort to stop the spread of non-consensual sexual images and videos online.

Rohith Bhaskar, 20 May 2025 10:32

U.S. prepares new chip export curbs on China, targeting CXMT and SMIC subsidiaries (Image source: CXMT)

CXMT hit with new U.S. export restrictions

The U.S. Commerce Department will blacklist ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) alongside subsidiaries of SMIC and YMTC to tighten export controls on advanced chips. Listed firms must secure strict licenses before obtaining U.S. t...

Nathan Ali, 17 May 2025 11:39

Security

Google removes nearly 11,000 YouTube channels tied to influence campaigns by the PRC and Russia

UK may withdraw Apple backdoor demand after Silicon Valley unites against 'Snooper's Charter'

New Microsoft SharePoint exploit patched in emergency security update

Microsoft ends China‑based technical support for Defense Department cloud systems

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT Agent: AI for complex tasks with a higher risk of financial theft and bioweapon creation

Steam tightens adult content rules after pressure from payment giants

Hidden flaw in Windows laptops and desktops allows unauthorized login (identity theft)

You now need to upload a selfie or Government ID to view mature content on Reddit in the UK

The official Stellar Blade X account hacked for multiple days, as crypto scams target PC and PS5 game

ChatGPT can be fooled into revealing valid Windows serial keys

Zenni Optical unveils ID Guard: Infrared-blocking lens coating for eyeglasses to disrupt unwanted facial scans

Hidden flaw in Linux (Ubuntu and Fedora) laptops allows full system compromise

Call of Duty: WW2 players are being hacked by RCE exploit after shooter debuts on Xbox Game Pass

Catalan cops link Google Pixel phones to organized crime

Steam game "Plumbers Legacy" faked CS2 skins to scam unsuspecting traders, collectors

U.S. Treasury sanctions Russia-based bulletproof hosting provider for enabling cybercriminal activity

Millions affected in massive Qantas security breach

Exchange's leaked code reveals intent to evade regulation, potentially aiding financial crime

Lenovo and other laptop makers abuse their control centers by placing ads, as seen on the Legion Pro 5

Record $2.1B lost to crypto hacks in H1 2025 as $9.32B of illicit funds moved in 2024

Cloudflare will now block AI web scrapers that don't pay for data

Bugs: Earbuds from JBL, Sony, and others found to have bugs that can turn them into spy devices

"GerriScary" vulnerability in Gerrit exposed code integrity risk across key Google projects

Power banks manufactured before 2024 now banned from air travel in China

Smartwatch attack can steal data from air-gapped computers using inaudible signals, new study reveals

Ban impending: German authorities call on Google and Apple to remove Deepseek from their app stores

eBay won't let you buy or sell a Flipper Zero, but they are more than happy sell you a range of equally nefarious products

Windows 10 is going away, and Microsoft is offering you three options to extend your experience

Deepseek assists China in its military operations, according to a US official

Police saw into Bitcoin ATM to recover $25,000, but innocent owner takes the hit

Advertising coming to WhatsApp: Users should switch now, says noyb

New 4K floodlight camera with 180° panorama unveiled: Reolink Elite Floodlight WiFi with 20% discount

AMD fixes major Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 9000 vulnerability

Wyze Bulb Cam combines a security camera and smart bulb into one device

Facebook accused of spying on Internet users even when they're not using the app

AngelQ leverages AI to create a safer Apple web browser for children

Google will appeal ruling in antitrust case

Upgraded Xiaomi CW500 launches as affordable outdoor security camera with dual lenses

Xiaomi launches new affordable outdoor security camera with dual lenses

WhatsApp is working on a new option to let you log out without deleting data

A one-million-qubit machine could crack 2048-bit RSA in seven days, study finds

Windows 11 Smart App Control blocks unknown executables before launch

Anthropic unveils Claude 4 AI models: Smarter and potentially more dangerous

Anthropic’s Opus 4 model resorts to blackmail in 84 percent of self-preservation tests

SwitchBot's new vision keypad brings face ID to the Lock Ultra

Group launches sustained DDoS attacks on BYOND in bid to force open-source release

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 now available with next-gen security features

Chrome will soon be able to fix compromised passwords with one click avoiding the manual hassle

New U.S. law targets AI Deepfakes as Trump signs Take It Down Act

CXMT hit with new U.S. export restrictions

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