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.
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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...
Spectre CPU vulnerability yet again discovered in 2018-2024 Intel CPUs
The latest Spectre bugs affect Intel's processors based on the Skylake architecture, starting with Coffee Lake models and all the way up to Raptor Lake Refresh. Intel already issued mitigation microcode, with most models seeing 1-...
Android’s next FRP update demands a second factory reset to lock out thieves
Google’s next Android update makes stolen phones useless by forcing a second factory reset if it detects an unauthorized wipe or setup bypass and refusing to boot without the original credentials.
Valve denies Steam data breach, says accounts are secure
Valve insists that recent leaks and rumors about 89 million Steam accounts allegedly hacked are false. The company clarified that it has examined a sample of the leak and that user accounts were secure and unaffected.
Android 16 beefs up on security thanks to Google's Advanced Protection
Google has created a new security mode, similar to iPhone Lockdown, for Android 16. Advanced Protection bundles features such as intrusion logging and enhanced device protection, beefing up the security of Android devices.
Study shows memory attacks can hijack AI agents to transfer crypto assets
Princeton researchers expose a “memory poisoning” flaw in LLM agents: malicious context injections buried in vector stores can override guardrails and hijack crypto wallets.
Reolink unveils E1 Pro indoor security camera with AI crying baby alerts
Reolink has launched the upgraded E1 Pro 5 MP indoor security camera, featuring AI crying baby detection, infrared night vision, 360-degree tracking, voice control, and motion alerts for enhanced home monitoring.
Nintendo could record Switch 2 GameChat audio and video to address safety concerns
Nintendo has updated its privacy policy for Switch 2 GameChat. The company may monitor or record audio and video to ensure players' safety. The new measures target Nintendo's younger fan base, but other gamers have privacy concern...
Interrupt: A Linux based Flipper Zero rival that just launched and is already funded
Interrupt, a new pen-testing gadget, has just launched on Kickstarter. Based on the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, this gadget leverages Linux and a host of wireless protocols and sensors to create a multifunctional platform for RF analys...
Microsoft Authenticator warning: Generated passwords will be deleted August 2025
Microsoft Authenticator will lose the ability to store and autofill passwords August 1, 2025. All users of this app should immediately back up all saved and generated passwords up to prevent loss of access to email, banking, and o...
Dell Pro 13 Premium review: The almost perfect business laptop
The "Promium" laptop. We're seizing the opportunity to review the 13-inch business laptop in Dell's product line. Aimed at demanding business users and designed to appeal to entrepreneurs with its modern ports, the Dell Pro 13 Premium has a sturdy yet lightweight magnesium chassis, AI and also enjoys very long battery runtimes. Update: SSD re-tested resulting in better performance values.
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 13.30" | 1.1 kg
Intel Core Ultra 7 268V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | 13.30" | 1.1 kg
OpenBSD 7.7 improves hibernation support and brings new userland features
The security-focused OpenBSD operating system has just reached the 58th release. Thanks to it, this open-source piece of code now sports new userland features, more accurate documentation, better hibernation support, as well as pe...
From loudspeakers to precision acoustic tools: The engineering behind modern directed sound systems
Directed acoustic energy systems represent an evolution from traditional loudspeakers to precision instruments for security applications. Modern iterations, such as the LRAD series, utilise focused sound waves for targeted communi...
4chan has fallen: Infamous forum site taken down following major hack
The infamous internet forum 4chan was taken offline following a hack that acquired admin access to the site. The forum now loads intermittently (as of press time). The hack likely exploited the fact that 4chan had not updated its ...
Cabbage by Stader Labs combines AI trading and strategic buybacks in DeFi’s boldest move yet
Stader Labs has launched Cabbage, an AI-powered memecoin trading platform, as part of a strategic push to combine intelligent trading tools with long-term token value creation. With real-time analytics and one-click execution, Cab...
Crosswalk buttons hacked to mock Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg
Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are being mocked using their own voices in cities where their companies are based. Someone managed to hack crosswalk voice announcements to mock the two billionaires.
Deal | Engwe L20 3.0-series e-bikes ship with €100 off discount
Engwe's 11th Anniversary event is now underway with giveaways and free gifts with the purchase of a selection of the OEM's e-bikes. They include the brand's latest full-suspension step-through models, with advanced security featur...
Deal | Level Lock+ smart door lock created by former Apple engineers drops to lowest price ever
Protect your home with the Level Lock Plus smart deadbolt to keep thieves out. Family members can easily enter their homes using Apple Watches and iPhones. The lock is also supported by the Walmart+ InHome delivery service.
Package theft protection and insurance may be coming to Uber
Uber may start offering package protection features to safeguard customers from losing their valuables. These features could include reimbursing the customer for their lost or damaged package.
Redtiger unveils new F17 Elite dash cam with IPS touchscreen display and full-color night vision
The Redtiger F17 Elite dash cam has just made its debut in the US. Redtiger’s new dash cam features three Sony sensors (front, cabin, and rear), full-color night vision, 4K video recording, an IPS touchscreen display, and dual HDR...
Massive privacy breach in niche dating apps exposes sensitive user photos
A security investigation of iOS apps has revealed a massive privacy breach – 1.5 million user images uploaded to several specialist dating apps were publicly exposed to anyone with the URL. The developer M.A.D. Mobile has since ad...
First 48 hours following identity theft is crucial: New report
As digital threats and crimes become more and more sophisticated, the importance of remaining informed and proactive about how to respond to them rises to match. That includes knowing what to do if you find out your personal data ...
Model Y HW3 vs HW4 fake wall crash test shows why Tesla wants to upgrade older FSD computers
The infamous Wile E. Coyote crash test with a fake road painted on a wall across the real one was recently proved to be a challenge for Tesla's self-driving system. A new test that pits HW3 vs HW4 Model Y demonstrates that the lat...
Musk's xAI acquires X for $33 billion in stocks
Elon Musk's xAI company has acquired X for $33 billion in stocks. Some speculate xAI's Grok will soon get a more extensive access to user chats and personal information as a result.
Lockin Veno smart lock series launches with Venokey vein pattern recognition
The Lockin Veno smart lock series includes the ability to unlock doors using vein pattern recognition, increasing accuracy while greatly reducing the chance of home intrusions due to duplicated fingerprints or PIN numbers.
How to remove your personal information from Google search results
CheckMag If your personal info like your address or phone number appears in Google searches, you can request its removal to protect your privacy. This guide explains how to submit takedown requests and manage your online exposure.
Denuvo removed from InZOI ahead of early access release date after community backlash
Just before the InZOI release date, players learned its Creative Studio contained Denuvo. It's not often a developer provides extensive commentary on the implications of the DRM. The InZOI Producer and Director broke the silence a...
Google announces its biggest acquisition: $32 billion for the cybersecurity startup Wiz
The company signed an agreement with the Israeli cybersecurity startup for $32 billion, marking the biggest acquisition made by Google to date.
China’s PLA leverages DeepSeek AI for enhanced support operations
DeepSeek's AI tools are currently operating in People’s Liberation Army hospitals and support units, with military analysts expecting a transition to battlefield intelligence roles.
ChatGPT gives bizarre, defamatory response to a Norwegian man asking about himself
ChatGPT accused a Norwegian man of murdering his two sons and jail time of 21 years. OpenAI is now in trouble once again in Europe for producing egregious falsehoods under GDPR regulation.
Engwe L20 3.0 Series: The world's first full-suspension step-through e-bikes
Engwe has updated its line of L20 fat-tire step-through e-bikes with new models that have full suspension for the first time. The 3.0 series also boasts 8A Fast Charging with up to 140 kilometers (km, or ~87 miles) of range in the...
Game demo linked from Steam page contained malware, raising more security concerns for Valve
Hackers continue to find vulnerabilities in the Steam platform. A gamer noticed a generic-looking FPS title linking to a suspicious external website. Any user who installed the Sniper: Phantom's Resolution demo should immediately ...
70mai unveils new 360° rotating 4K Omni dash cam with Sony Starvis 2 night vision
70mai has launched a new dash cam, the 4K Omni. With a list price of $329.99, the 4K Omni dash cam features a 340° rotating design, night vision, 70mai’s Lumi Vision, HDR, AI motion detection 2.0, built-in GPS, collision detection...
MWC 2025 | Keotech unveils Keocam personal dashcam
The Keocam is a personal dashcam, or body camera, designed for regular citizens. It captures one-minute clips that are simultaneously backed up to both smartphone and cloud storage. The recordings help victims of assaults, threats...
Norton 360 products add Genie Scam Protection to stop users from sending their bitcoins and photos to criminals
The new Genie Scam Protection feature leverages AI to spot scams that readers might think are real. This helps avoid embarrassing losses of money and personal information when reading text messages, enticing offers, and surfing th...
16 popular Chrome extensions including 'Adblock for Chrome' hijacked in massive cyber attack
Popular Chrome extensions like 'Adblock for Chrome' and 'WAToolkit' were among 16 hijacked in a large-scale attack, compromising 3.2 million users by injecting malicious scripts for fraud and redirecting affiliate traffic.
Seemour launches to make AI camera notifications smarter and more efficient
AI camera apps remove the clutter of constant notifications. Seemour is a new platform that targets already running security cameras. Some planned features could make competing software seem ordinary in comparison.
Google to drop SMS authentication for Gmail logins, will replace it with this
Google will soon nix SMS authentication for Gmail logins, according to Davey Winder at Forbes. Citing inside sources, Winder claims that the search giant will soon authenticate Gmail logins using QR codes that can be scanned with ...
iCloud end-to-end encryption no longer available for new and existing users in the UK
Apple has announced that its UK-based users can no longer enable Advanced Data Protection. The opt-in feature added end-to-end encryption to your iCloud backup, and users who switched it on will have to disable it to continue usi...
Microsoft Windows and Office activation cracked again: TSforge introduces a new, more permanent DRM bypass
A new activation method called TSforge allows permanent activation of Windows and Office by modifying Microsoft’s Software Protection Platform. It's integrated into MAS 3.0, and supports Windows 7 (and later), as well as Office 20...
Huawei mulls apparent device security downgrade for upcoming flagship smartphones
The Pura 70 series has in-display fingerprint sensors, as one might expect from a line of premium smartphones. Their successors will not, according to a new leak. Huawei is reportedly considering an upgrade to cutting-edge, iPhone...
An overlooked Windows update blocks Chrome incognito mode from clipboard history
Before a little-publicized Windows update went live, private browsing was less secure than most users realized. How have Microsoft and Google stopped the OS from recording passwords and other sensitive data?
Xiaomi: More Poco and Redmi phones vulnerable as updates end
Xiaomi has announced the end of support for several phones. This isn’t just unfortunate for their functionality but also puts their security at risk.
DeepSeek targeted by the Irish DPA for its data practices
While not using the country as its main base of operations in Europe, DeepSeek still has to comply with local data protection regulations. As a consequence, the Chinese AI company needs to provide all the details on how it handles...
Mapfour N1 and N1 Pro hyped as upcoming high-tech carbon-fiber frame e-bikes
Mapfour is a new brand created by the OEM Engwe for its upcoming foray into carbon-fiber e-bikes. It is set to launch soon alongside its inaugural N1 series, the Pro version of which is hyped to come with the company's fastest-cha...
NordVPN launches new protocol to bypass VPN blockers
NordVPN announced a new VPN protocol today. Dubbed NordWhisper, NordVPN claims the new protocol can better mimic standard internet traffic, circumventing measures that attempt to identify and block Internet activity funneled throu...
Facebook censors Linux posts, calls FOSS project "cybersecurity threat" with mysterious inconsistency
Facebook's parent company, Meta, has blocked posts mentioning Linux, citing cybersecurity concerns. Meta confirmed after manual review that Linux is on the list of cybersecurity-related topics, and it will seemingly remain so unti...
Google Identity Check announced as latest anti-theft feature for Android smartphones
Google has augmented its suite of device security features with Identity Check. It is rated to prevent the extraction of a user's personal and sensitive data from a stolen smartphone by locking them behind biometric authentication...
James Bond looking for a new Q: MI5 is hiring
The security service MI5 is now accepting applications for individuals in London and commutable areas to develop gadgets and technology for its use. A wide range of unique thinking is required as some items may be used for the ben...
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