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Fake Google Calendar invites are the newest phishing trend

Thanks to header spoofing, bad actors are now able to send out fake Google Calendar invites that will fool the average user. The invites appear to be from legitimate entities, and are used to steal users' personal information and ...

Daniel Fuller, 22 Dec 2024 03:59

Google Chrome implements AI-powered scam detection system in latest Canary build (Image source: DALL·E 3)

Google Chrome introduces on-device AI scam detection for enhanced privacy

Google Chrome's latest Canary build introduces an AI-powered scam detection feature that runs directly on your device, protecting your privacy while analyzing webpages for potential threats. This local approach means your browsing...

Nathan Ali, 21 Dec 2024 19:52

TP-Link is a Chinese company known for its routers and smart home products sold under multiple brands including Deco, Tapo, Omada, and Kasa. (Image source: TP-Link)

US considers banning TP-Link routers due to security concerns

The US government has commenced investigations into Chinese-owned TP-Link over security concerns related to its routers which are popular in the US. The sale of its routers, which are not only used in homes but also some governmen...

Habeeb Onawole, 21 Dec 2024 09:49

X-ray of the O.MG cable. (Image source: Lumafield Voyager)

X-ray of O.MG cable: Lumafield shows why the USB-C cable developed by hackers is so difficult to detect

Be careful with other people's cables! Manipulated USB-C cables such as the O.MG cable are almost indistinguishable from originals. CT scans from Lumafield reveal the hidden chips that can be a danger to PCs and smartphones.

Marc Herter, 20 Dec 2024 01:47

The US Supreme Court will hear TikTok's challenge to country ban (Image Source: TikTok)

The US Supreme Court to hear TikTok's challenge to country ban

TikTok filed an emergency motion earlier this month to delay its looming ban in the US until the Trump government is in office and The Supreme Court could hear its case. The US top court has now agreed to hear TikTok's plea.

Rohith Bhaskar, 19 Dec 2024 13:16

Roku's Winter update brings new camera features to its streamers and TVs. (Image source: Roku)

Roku rolls out an update that lets users pin camera feeds to their Roku TV screens

Roku is rolling out an update to its Roku TVs and streamers that brings a handful of features to its smart home cameras. The features which were first announced in October include support for pinning camera feeds to the TV screen ...

Habeeb Onawole, 19 Dec 2024 10:18

Anthropic's new study shows that AI models will lie to protect themselves

A new study conducted by Anthropic has found that AI models will willingly generate harmful content to protect themselves from being re-trained.

Rohith Bhaskar, 19 Dec 2024 09:37

Major hardware flaw in digital license plates enables unauthorized display manipulation (Image source: Reviver)

Digital license plates found vulnerable to hacking, enabling license number manipulation

A security researcher discovered a critical hardware vulnerability in Reviver's digital license plates that allows physical tampering to bypass security measures and manipulate plate displays via Bluetooth.

Nathan Ali, 18 Dec 2024 19:24

Netflix handed a €4.75 million fine by the Dutch DPA

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (DPA) has fined Netflix €4.75 million for not properly disclosing what it does with user data to customers between 2018 and 2020. The company has objected to the fine.

Rohith Bhaskar, 18 Dec 2024 13:30

Meta fined €251 million over 2018 Facebook security breach

Ireland's Data Protection Commission has fined Meta €251 million for a 2018 Facebook security breach affecting 29 million users. Hackers exploited Facebook's View As feature, which lets users see a public view of their profiles. ...

Rohith Bhaskar, 18 Dec 2024 11:27

BBC says Facebook suppressed news from Palestine outlets

BBC has claimed that Meta purposely increased the moderation of Palestinian user comments on Instagram and Facebook and harmed the ability of Palestinian journalists to reach an audience.

Rohith Bhaskar, 18 Dec 2024 10:11

Kali Linux 2024.4 drops 32-bit kernel support (Image source: Kali Linux Blog)

Kali Linux 2024.4 launches with GNOME 47 and Python 3.12, drops 32-bit kernel support

The final release of the year sees Kali Linux dropping support for 32-bit kernels while sporting GNOME 47 and Python 3.12. Additionally, the update labeled 2024.4 comes with 14 new tools, a major refresh to the Kali NetHunter stor...

Codrut Nistor, 17 Dec 2024 20:49

EU investigates TikTok for election interference in Romania

The EU opens a second investigation into TikTok under the Digital Services Act (DSA) to see whether they complied with directives to assess and safeguard against election integrity risks in Romanian presidential elections on Novem...

Rohith Bhaskar, 17 Dec 2024 14:10

Meta will pay $50 million to Australians impacted by Cambridge Analytica

In a landmark settlement with OAIC, Meta has agreed to a $50 million payout for Australians impacted by the Cambridge Analytica scandal in 2018.

Rohith Bhaskar, 17 Dec 2024 13:23

Lockheed Martin's new subsidiary will help defense companies incorporate AI

American aerospace and defense manufacturer Lockheed Martin has set up a new subsidiary, Astris AI, to help adopt AI solutions in US defense industrial bases and companies with high assurance requirements.

Rohith Bhaskar, 17 Dec 2024 10:34

Hackers hit Rhode Island, demand ransom for stolen state data

An international cybercriminal group hacked into Rhode Island's online portal for social services and stole personal and bank credentials, including social security numbers.

Rohith Bhaskar, 16 Dec 2024 12:52

Man claiming to be Uber driver borrows phones, steals crypto

On December 11, 2024, a man by the name of Nuruhussein Hussein was arrested for stealing cryptocurrency from two victims. His scheme was simple; he posed as an Uber driver, found a reason to ask to use their phones, then got into ...

Daniel Fuller, 15 Dec 2024 16:39

The Xiaomi Mijia Smart Safe 30cm offers fingerprint recognition. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi’s new Mijia Smart Safe with fingerprint recognition arrives

The Xiaomi Mijia Smart Safe has been launched in China. You can link the device to your smartphone to receive alerts when you are not at home or remotely view the status of the safe. Plus, there are various ways to unlock the safe...

Polly Allcock, 13 Dec 2024 22:43

FBI warns of rising AI-powered fraud schemes (Image source: Maximalfocus, Unsplash)

FBI warns of surging AI-powered fraud schemes and voice cloning scams

AI-powered fraud is on the rise, with criminals leveraging generative AI tools to create more sophisticated and convincing scams, from fake social media profiles to voice cloning. The FBI warns that distinguishing AI-generated con...

Nathan Ali, 11 Dec 2024 20:13

Users of Adobe software, including Adobe Reader and Experience Manager, should apply software updates to protect against recently discovered vulnerabilities. (Image source: Adobe)

Adobe Patchday: More than 150 security fixes for Illustrator, Acrobat Reader and other applications

Software giant Adobe is patching a number of vulnerabilities in products including Acrobat and Acrobat Reader, InDesign, Illustrator, and Substance 3D Modeler. The most affected product, it turns out, is Experience Manager.

Alexander Pensler, 11 Dec 2024 14:43

Vulnerabilities in several versions of Windows mandate the installation of security updates from Windows Update. (Image source: Microsoft)

Critical security updates: Attackers can obtain system privileges on Windows devices

A security vulnerability in Windows 10 and 11, as well as Windows Server 2008 and 2022, is currently being actively exploited by attackers, making it urgent to install the latest security updates through Windows Update. Otherwise,...

Alexander Pensler, 11 Dec 2024 12:37

Video: AI granny wasting scammers’ time

English AI Grandma makes scammers furious. Polite but incredibly annoying, Daisy Harris is indistinguishable from a real person and wastes fraudsters' time on the phone. In the original footage released, you can now see how O2's l...

Nicole Dominikowski, 10 Dec 2024 13:29

China orders antitrust probe into Nvidia for anti-monopoly violations

China has ordered an antitrust probe into Nvidia, accusing the company of potentially violating the anti-monopoly laws. The main focus is the $6.9 billion acquisition of Israeli networking products company Mellanox Technologies in...

Rohith Bhaskar, 10 Dec 2024 13:07

Google is suing the US CSFB for government overreach

Google has sued the US consumer finance watchdog, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CSFB), for ordering federal supervision of Google Payment Corp, the company's finance services division.

Rohith Bhaskar, 09 Dec 2024 10:57

Apple sued for not implementing CSAM detection in iCloud

Apple is facing a lawsuit in North California for its failure to find a way to implement CSAM detection in iCloud. The lawsuit, filed by a victim, alleges that Apple's abandonment of the program failed to prevent her images from b...

Rohith Bhaskar, 09 Dec 2024 09:39

With an in-built Thread radio, Bolt smart locks have always been Matter-ready. (Image source: Level)

Level Home extends Matter-over-Thread rollout to the Bolt smart lock

After a torturous two-year wait, users of the Level Bolt can now upgrade their smart locks to Matter. Level is also launching a Matter-supported version of the Bolt smart lock for $229 on its website.

Sarfo Ashong-Listowell, 07 Dec 2024 19:56

Pegasus spyware found on iOS devices at unprecedented rate (Image source: Towfiqu barbhuiya, Unsplash)

iVerify's mobile threat hunt reveals higher than expected Pegasus spyware infection rates

New findings from iVerify's Mobile Threat Hunting tool reveal Pegasus spyware infections across iOS devices at an unexpectedly higher rate, with victims including business leaders and government officials alongside traditional tar...

Nathan Ali, 07 Dec 2024 18:51

China bans exports of key minerals for microchip production to the U.S.

China's Ministry of Commerce has announced a ban on the export of key minerals used in microchip production to the U.S. The move follows U.S. restrictions on the trade of semiconductor technologies with China.

Daniela Morales Soler, 06 Dec 2024 20:54

Uber drivers providing rides to teens will now need fingerprint identification in California

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) now requires fingerprint verifications of Uber drivers who provide a ride to teens. Uber has 30 days to comply.

Rohith Bhaskar, 06 Dec 2024 12:26

Alpine Linux KDE desktop (Image source: /u/grigio on Reddit)

Alpine Linux 3.21.0 brings loongarch64 support and several package updates

Community-developed ultralight Linux distro Alpine is back with version 3.21.0. The first release in the 3.21 stable series comes with loongarch64 CPU support, as well as multiple updated packages, including GNOME 47, GCC 14, PHP ...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Dec 2024 11:05

OpenAI and Anduril are working on aerial threat detection models

ChatGPT firm OpenAI has partnered with US-based defense startup Anduril, co-founded by Palmer Lucky, to develop an AI model that can detect aerial threats like unmanned drones.

Rohith Bhaskar, 05 Dec 2024 12:22

UK's NCSC says it's seeing increased hostile activity in cyberspace

Britain's cyber security chief has warned of increased hostile activity in cyberspace. The NCSC says there has been a three-fold increase in cyberattacks from hostile states and criminals compared to a year ago.

Rohith Bhaskar, 03 Dec 2024 09:57

Indoor or outdoor Wyze Cam OG (Image Source: Amazon)

Cyber Monday Deal | Two Wyze Cam OG cameras can now be had for over 60% off in a record-low deal

Feel extra cozy and secure during the holidays with this record-low Cyber Monday deal on two Wyse Cam OG cameras. These indoor and outdoor-rated security cameras can offer additional security to any part of the home.

Stephen Pereyra, 02 Dec 2024 08:19

US Department of Defense installs AI air defense system by Teleidoscope to protect US Capitol region. (Image source: DoD)

US DoD protects White House and Capitol with AI air defense system by Teleidoscope

The US Department of Defense has installed AI air defense systems made by Teleidoscope to protect the US Capitol area from intruders in the air. The system can automatically identify, track, and alert operators to all suspicious a...

David Chien, 27 Nov 2024 06:11

US currently under attack according to Craig Newmark (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Craigslist founder gives away $300 million to defend the US from cyberattacks

While alarmed about the cyberattacks targeting the US, Craigslist founder Craig Newmark has recently spent no less than $300 million to keep the country safe from digital threats. Most of his efforts are directed towards protectin...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Nov 2024 00:12

UK businesses lost £44 billion to cyberattacks in five years

Businesses in the UK have lost £44 billion due to cyberattacks in the last five years. International insurance intermediary group Howden published a report that found 52% of UK businesses had suffered at least one attack in five y...

Rohith Bhaskar, 25 Nov 2024 11:31

Cybercriminals try to lure Spotify users to fraudulent websites via misleading playlists and spam podcasts. (Image source: Pexels / Anete Lusina)

Scam links detected on Spotify, users should be cautious

Playlists have recently appeared on Spotify that lure users to fraudulent websites. The streaming provider has since removed the affected content. However, it is not yet clear how the company intends to tackle such scams in the lo...

Marius Müller, 22 Nov 2024 16:03

The Nexar beam2 mini dash cam can capture up to 1080p footage (Image source: Nexar)

Nexar launches the beam2 mini LTE dash cam with 4G LTE connectivity

The Nexar beam2 mini LTE has just made its debut in the US market. The company’s new dash cam is packed with features such as dual-band GPS tracking, 6 DoF motion sensors, 1080p (FHD) video recording, remote video streaming, live ...

Abhinav Fating, 21 Nov 2024 15:37

Level Home releases Level Lock+ (Matter) as the smallest home smart lock on the market. (Image source: Level Home)

Level Home unveils smallest home smart lock: Level Lock Plus Matter

Level Home has unveiled the Level Lock+ (Matter) smart lock for smart homes. The lock utilizes the Matter standard for controlling interconnected smart devices, including alarms, lights, and more.

David Chien, 15 Nov 2024 10:06

Brad “Cafrozed” Dennis, the PI who was tracking down the person responsible, acted as a vengeful ex-husband online to infilitrate Discord servers and Telegram groups. (Image source: Konstantin Savusia/Shutterstock)

Teen could face decades in prison as FBI cracks massive swatting operation via Discord, Telegram, and YouTube

An 18-year-old from California, US has pleaded guilty to a nationwide swatting operation involving over 375 fake bomb and shooting threats. The FBI used digital evidence from platforms like Telegram and Discord to track him down.

Anubhav Sharma, 14 Nov 2024 19:28

US authorities say Chinese hackers stole data from telecom companies

The FBI and CISA have reported that hackers linked to China have stolen surveillance data from several telecom companies.

Rohith Bhaskar, 14 Nov 2024 10:01

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.5 brings new file management capabilities to the web console and much more

Often abbreviated to RHEL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux has just reached version number 9.5 after 24 years on the market. While continuing to provide fast, reliable, and affordable software services to enterprises, the latest update c...

Codrut Nistor, 14 Nov 2024 00:25

Apple is reportedly working on a wall-mounted display

Apple's next big launch will reportedly be a wall-mounted display that can control appliances, make video calls and has an AI assistant.

Rohith Bhaskar, 13 Nov 2024 09:21

Hidden feature in iOS 18.1 reboots iPhones automatically, making them more secure and thwarting police

A new feature surreptitiously added to iOS 18.1 automatically reboots an iPhone after a set period of inactivity. This feature, dubbed "inactivity reboot," puts the iPhone in a more secure state after it has sat idle for four days...

Sam Medley, 12 Nov 2024 03:54

Safer by Leaf pendants were available in a variety of colors (Image source: Stumagz)

Safer: An attempt at making smart jewelry that would protect its female owner

CheckMag Safer brand products were meant to combine fashion with function. These attractive little gadgets could do SOS alerts and live tracking at pretty reasonable price points. Unfortunately, the project seems to have quietly disintegra...

Nafisa Nazneen Choudhury, 11 Nov 2024 15:49

D-Link not in a hurry to patch a critical NAS vulnerability (Image source: D-Link)

D-Link's solution to critical NAS vulnerability: Buy new hardware

A critical command injection vulnerability has been discovered in several D-Link NAS devices, posing a high-security risk due to lack of authentication safeguards. D-Link has declined to issue security patches for the affected mod...

Andrew Sozinov, 10 Nov 2024 16:23

Anthropic launches improved Claude AI with computer control and Palantir partnership for US Government Intelligence and Defense Operations. (Image source: Dall-E-3 AI)

Anthropic advances AI with Claude 3.5 Haiku, improved Claude 3.5 Sonnet with computer control, and Palantir partnership for US Government Intelligence and Defense Operations

Anthropic has unveiled improved Claude AI that can control computers directly, allowing the AI to complete complex tasks that previously required direct human input. A partnership with Palantir provides the US government with AI c...

David Chien, 09 Nov 2024 23:17

TikTok forced to shut down its offices in Canada (Image source: DALL·E 3-generated image)

TikTok offices in Canada ordered to close due to national security risks

Since the Canadian government considers the establishment of TikTok Technology Canada Inc. by ByteDance Ltd. an endeavor that poses a national security risk, the business will be disolved. However, while TikTok offices in Canada a...

Codrut Nistor, 07 Nov 2024 20:10

Okta login vulnerability skipped password checks

Okta, one of the most widely used providers of a single-sign-on service, or SSO, recently revealed a major security flaw that was fixed at the end of October. The vulnerability affected any account with a username 52 characters or...

Daniel Fuller, 07 Nov 2024 18:24

South Korea fines Meta $15 million for collecting user data

South Korea has imposed a $15 million fine on Meta for collecting user data without permission. Meta gathered information from 980,000 South Korean Facebook users without an agreement and gave it to advertisers.

Rohith Bhaskar, 06 Nov 2024 11:03