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Court ruling against OpenAI: 20 million ChatGPT logs must be disclosed

Anyone who has entrusted their darkest secrets to ChatGPT might want to flinch nervously, because a US court is forcing OpenAI to hand over 20 million user logs to the opposing side in a major copyright dispute.

Marc Herter, 06 Jan 2026 23:47

Operators in Rainbow Six Siege. (Image Source: Ubisoft)

Rainbow Six Siege has reportedly been hacked for the third time, hackers can now ban players or type custom messages in-game

Rainbow Six Siege has reportedly been hacked again. This time, hackers are banning players and writing custom messages inside the game.

Abdul Haddi, 05 Jan 2026 20:26

The "dieselgate" principle is applied to honey (symbolic picture Nano Banana Pro)

Hide and seek with testers: YouTuber and digital forensics expert uncover new honey scandal

Together with Ben Edelman, YouTuber MegaLag proves a systematic obfuscation tactic that deliberately deceives testers and redirects commissions unnoticed. The "dieselgate" principle is applied: honey identifies testers and disable...

Marc Herter, 02 Jan 2026 12:16

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Sony faces an unfixable PS5 vulnerability as BootROM keys are dumped and shared publicly

A leaked set of PlayStation 5 BootROM keys, published online at the end of 2025, has exposed core hardware-level security secrets that researchers say Sony cannot simply patch on existing consoles. While the breach does not enable...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 02 Jan 2026 04:45

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Bloodborne fans get first taste of online PC play as ShadPS4 emulator makes breakthrough

PC players are finally getting an early taste of Bloodborne’s online features on computers, as the rapidly advancing ShadPS4 emulator now supports asynchronous elements and limited co-op play. While the experience remains unstable...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 31 Dec 2025 01:10

The Chrome extension Trust Wallet has been compromised by hackers (Image source: AI-generated with Nano Banana Pro)

$7 million stolen on Christmas Eve: Chrome extension Trust Wallet compromised by hackers

Once again, several high-profile crimes have taken place during this year's holidays. Hackers pulled off a major coup with a supply chain attack on Trust Wallet, which apparently involved up to $7 million in cryptocurrencies.

Marc Herter, 30 Dec 2025 03:48

Security researchers have cracked Xplora smartwatches (Image source: AI-generated with Nano Banana Pro)

Same key for all units: Security researchers have hacked Xplora smartwatches

A talk at 39C3 has revealed serious security flaws in Xplora smartwatches. Researchers from a German university show how a universal key provides access to the communication of all kids with Xplora watches, and why the manufacture...

Marc Herter, 30 Dec 2025 01:54

Ubisoft support and Rainbow Six Siege logos are shown (Image source: Ubisoft Support with edits)

Following Rainbow Six Siege hack, report emerges about bribes with Ubisoft customer support

Hackers may use multiple methods to steal accounts in Ubisoft games like Rainbow Six Siege. A cybersecurity resource describes how the publisher’s help desk has been a liability. Bribery and social engineering have been popular ro...

Adam Corsetti, 29 Dec 2025 02:21

Banner for Rainbow Six Siege X hack shown (Image source: screenshot, Ubisoft YouTube with edits)

Rainbow Six Siege hack forces Ubisoft to shut down servers after players receive free R6 credits

Servers for Ubisoft’s popular first-person shooter game are currently offline on consoles and PC. A suspected hack granted some Rainbow Six Siege players huge bundles of in-game currency. Other players have witnessed mass bans, pr...

Adam Corsetti, 27 Dec 2025 22:13

PlayStation Network account hack raises security concerns and exposes careless support

A writer for a French website is urging gamers to keep all PlayStation Network details private. An ID number was all a hacker needed to log in twice to the journalist’s account. Even with 2FA active, PSN support requires minimal i...

Adam Corsetti, 24 Dec 2025 04:49

Microsoft account and Xbox games banner (Image source: Microsoft Xbox)

Gamer loses 15 years' worth of Xbox games, as reports of hacked Microsoft accounts grow

Physical disc owners have more reason to avoid the digital gaming age. Complaints continue about hackers compromising Microsoft accounts filled with Xbox games. Even if gamers can prove their identities, they may need to start fro...

Adam Corsetti, 21 Dec 2025 04:06

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Weak security in WhatsApp and Signal allows low-skill attackers to track users

Researchers at the University of Vienna have uncovered vulnerabilities within WhatsApp and Signal that allow undetectable user tracking through round-trip time (RTT) measurements. A simple program now available on GitHub demonstra...

Marc Herter, 11 Dec 2025 08:19

Gandalf as a chat bot (image source: ChatGPT)

A beginner’s guide to AI jailbreaks — Using Gandalf to learn safely

Chatbots come with built-in safeguards designed to prevent them from producing harmful, offensive, or otherwise inappropriate content. But researchers and hackers have shown that, even with multiple patches, AIs can still be vulne...

Christian Hintze, 08 Dec 2025 13:08

A fake Windows Security Update screen pictured (image source: Bleeping Computer)

An updated version of the 'ClickFix’ malware disguises itself as a Windows update, using PNG pixel data to deploy infostealers

A newly discovered variant of the ClickFix malware masquerades as a critical Windows Update, using a fake full-screen update prompt to trick users into pasting a malicious command that grants attackers administrative access. Huntr...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 30 Nov 2025 13:04

It was not an attack on Cloudflare (Image source: Stable Diffusion)

It was not an attack on Cloudflare: How a faulty configuration file paralyzed part of the internet

On the surface, the internet seems to be decentralized. In reality, only a few global players ensure the functionality of websites and apps. Cloudflare, one of the largest, was rendered unavailable for hours on Tuesday, November 1...

Marc Herter, 22 Nov 2025 21:27

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Criminal gangs in China stole over $1 billion from Americans with SMS scam: how they did it and how you can stay safe

China-based gangs reportedly stole over $1 billion from Americans using advanced smishing scams that exploit SIM farms and mobile wallets. Here is how the cross-border scheme operates and what you can do to protect yourself.

David Odejide, 15 Oct 2025 18:44

PlayStation Network security slammed after support leaks trophy hunter's account to hacker

Sony is again facing criticism for failing to secure PlayStation Network accounts. Another popular trophy hunter can no longer log in to his PSN account after a successful hack. Some gamers believe poorly trained customer support ...

Adam Corsetti, 14 Oct 2025 00:42

Teraleak resurfaces to reveal new Pokémon games and removed Pokémon Legends: Z-A features

Recent Pokémon Legends: Z-A leaks seem trivial compared to new Teraleak revelations. The 2024 hack of Game Freak has returned with discoveries about old and new Pokémon games. Gamers can find out about removed content and what to ...

Adam Corsetti, 13 Oct 2025 21:30

Artwork featuring Discord's mascot, Wumpus (image source: Discord)

Hackers claim to have stolen as many as 2.1 million photo IDs in 1.5TB Discord data breach

Hackers claim to have stolen 1.5 TB of Discord-related data, including a mammoth 2,185,151 images of government-issued IDs and selfies submitted for age verification after compromising third‑party customer service provider Zendesk...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 13 Oct 2025 05:04

AT&T to pay $177 million after massive data breaches: How to check if you can claim up to $7,500

AT&T will pay out $177 million after two major data breaches exposed the personal data of more than 170 million customers. Affected users can claim up to $7,500, but only if they file before the December 18, 2025, deadline.

David Odejide, 12 Oct 2025 21:17

Discord breach exposes 70,000 government IDs: what went wrong and who was affected

Discord has revealed that 70,000 of its users may have had their government IDs stolen in its recent security breach. The company is in the process of emailing impacted account holders.

David Odejide, 09 Oct 2025 23:12

Xbox Insider program banner is shown (Image source: Xbox Wire with edits)

Xbox Insider update introduces age verification to comply with UK Online Safety Act

Xbox console users are now witnessing the ramifications of the UK Online Safety Act. Gamers participating in the Xbox Insider program may notice prompts to verify their ages. Despite privacy concerns, the checks are mandatory to r...

Adam Corsetti, 09 Oct 2025 02:44

A screengrab from Call of Duty Black Ops 7 (image source: SteamDB)

"This is just the beginning": Activision says 97% of hackers banned within 30 minutes in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta

Activision seems to be firing on all cylinders when it comes to nabbing the growing menace of cheating across its platforms, awarding cheaters bans across the board on PC thanks to a mix of upgraded anti-cheat software and driver-...

Rahim Amir Noorali, 07 Oct 2025 11:21

Discord users impacted by 3rd-party service provider's customer service data breach

Discord has confirmed a data breach through one of its third-party customer service vendors, exposing user names, emails, and limited billing info. The company says affected users will be contacted directly by the service.

Rahim Amir Noorali, 06 Oct 2025 09:17

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Volvo North America confirms staff data stolen after Miljödata ransomware attack

Volvo confirms an employee data leak occurred as a result of the Miljödata ransomware attack. Affected by the breach is the car manufacturer's staff in the United States and one more country; Lund University employees may also be ...

Praneeta, 27 Sep 2025 08:51

Slot machines inside a casino with bright illuminated displays and people playing in front (Image source: djedj via Pixabay)

Las Vegas casino operator Boyd Gaming hit by cyberattack exposing information

Boyd Gaming has confirmed a recent cyberattack in a regulatory filing, noting that employee information was affected. The company said its casino and hospitality operations remain unaffected as investigations continue.

Praneeta, 24 Sep 2025 21:35

A screenshot of 2D platformer BlockBlasters that was removed from Steam for embedded malicious code that drained crypto wallets. (Image source: Steam)

Steam removes BlockBlasters after malware drains $150K in crypto from players

BlockBlasters, a verified title on Steam, was removed after it stole players' cryptocurrency to the tune of an estimated $150,000 over a period of one month. The game, released in July 2025, reportedly stole from 261 user accounts...

Rohith Bhaskar, 22 Sep 2025 20:52

DIY projectors aren't anything new, but you don't need DIY Perks level skills to build this one (Image Source: Huy Vector via YouTube)

Pico projector from an old smartphone and the VapeServer - two of the week's best hardware hacks

CheckMag From building a pico projector that mere mortals might actually be able to achieve, to running a web server on a Vape battery, the hacker community never ceases to amaze. Here are two of the week's best hacks.

David Devey, 20 Sep 2025 09:46

Hidden flaw in Windows systems lets hackers log in with their own face

Less than two months after demonstrating a “Face Swap” vulnerability, researchers have revealed an even bigger Windows vulnerability. German security firm ERNW has revealed a more advanced attack against Windows Hello that allows ...

Chibuike Okpara, 05 Sep 2025 04:52

Scammers are using X's Grok AI to spread malicious links

Threat actors have found a way to bypass link restrictions on promoted posts on X, using the platform's Grok AI assistant. The exploit essentially tricks the AI assistant into promoting malicious links on the platform by hiding th...

Rohith Bhaskar, 04 Sep 2025 14:26

Some Sony FeliCa IC cards prior to 2017, including Suica cards used in JR East train stations, are vulnerable to hacking. (Image source: Sony)

Sony FeliCa vulnerability found in pre-2017 IC transport cards

Sony has announced that third parties have found a vulnerability in FeliCa contactless IC cards shipped prior to 2017, including the popular Suica cards used in Tokyo for travel on the JR East train network. This breach allows hac...

David Chien, 31 Aug 2025 22:00

PromptLock shows how ransomware groups can weaponize local LLMs. Generic hacker typing on a keyboard pictured. (Image source: Dall-E 3)

ESET uncovers PromptLock ransomware prototype powered by local LLMs

ESET researchers have identified PromptLock, a proof-of-concept ransomware that uses a locally hosted language model to generate attack scripts on demand.

Nathan Ali, 27 Aug 2025 15:46

Artistic representation of Google search with AI assistance. (Image source: Google)

Google's AI overviews showing scam support numbers

Recently, a customer was scammed via a support number shown by Google’s AI overview. This wasn’t the first such case so be weary of the numbers served by these overviews.

Vineet Washington, 18 Aug 2025 18:18

A modded blue Xbox 360 running a custom homebrew dashboard on a monitor, displaying the game “Conker: Live and Reloaded” alongside other Xbox and emulator titles. (Image source: Modern Vintage Gamer on YouTube)

Xbox 360 jailbreak gets easier with Bad Update 1.2, boosting success rate to 80% and cutting run times

A new version of the Bad Update exploit has been released, bringing a much higher success rate and improved stability to the Xbox 360 jailbreak process. Popular YouTubers such as MrMario2011 and Modern Vintage Gamer have confirmed...

Anmol Dubey, 12 Aug 2025 13:51

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

Asus dumpster fire video teaser (Image source: GNCA on YouTube)

Gamers Nexus highlights Asus vulnerabilities as 2025 exploits hit routers and bloatware

Gamers Nexus reports that Asus faces multiple security issues in 2025, with active exploits targeting its routers and flaws affecting utilities like DriverHub, MyAsus, and Armory Crate. The coverage warns that persistent backdoors...

Sebastian Jankowski, 19 Jul 2025 01:03

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

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

Artistic image of a person using Gmail. (Image source: Google Blog)

Hackers could exploit this Gemini mail summaries loophole for phishing attacks

The loophole identified by a Mozilla researcher could allow phishing emails and compromised password warnings to get through to AI summaries generated by Gemini. But it looks like Google is working towards mitigating these gaps.

Vineet Washington, 14 Jul 2025 18:01

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

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

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 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

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

Some users' Switch 2 consoles have been permanently banned from online services. (Image source: Nintendo w/ edits)

Nintendo bans users of MIG Switch flash cart on Switch 2

Nintendo has banned multiple Switch 2 gamers from all online services for using a MIG Switch flash cart. The MIG Switch, which allows users to play backed-up copies of Switch games, has been at the heart of controversy since its i...

Sam Medley, 18 Jun 2025 17:36

Adidas suffers data breach after customer support provider is hacked, user information compromised

Adidas confirms a data breach via a third-party vendor, exposing user contact details. No payment or login data was affected, but the incident raises concerns about vendor-related security risks.

Anmol Dubey, 28 May 2025 09:19

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.

Rohith Bhaskar, 15 May 2025 10:35

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 ...

Sam Medley, 16 Apr 2025 21:51

A TikTok (screenshot) showing the hacked crosswalk button in Palo Alto. (Image source: rosecampau on TikTok)

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.

Vineet Washington, 14 Apr 2025 20:46

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Court ruling against OpenAI: 20 million ChatGPT logs must be disclosed

Rainbow Six Siege has reportedly been hacked for the third time, hackers can now ban players or type custom messages in-game

Hide and seek with testers: YouTuber and digital forensics expert uncover new honey scandal

Sony faces an unfixable PS5 vulnerability as BootROM keys are dumped and shared publicly

Bloodborne fans get first taste of online PC play as ShadPS4 emulator makes breakthrough

$7 million stolen on Christmas Eve: Chrome extension Trust Wallet compromised by hackers

Same key for all units: Security researchers have hacked Xplora smartwatches

Following Rainbow Six Siege hack, report emerges about bribes with Ubisoft customer support

Rainbow Six Siege hack forces Ubisoft to shut down servers after players receive free R6 credits

PlayStation Network account hack raises security concerns and exposes careless support

Gamer loses 15 years' worth of Xbox games, as reports of hacked Microsoft accounts grow

Weak security in WhatsApp and Signal allows low-skill attackers to track users

A beginner’s guide to AI jailbreaks — Using Gandalf to learn safely

An updated version of the 'ClickFix’ malware disguises itself as a Windows update, using PNG pixel data to deploy infostealers

It was not an attack on Cloudflare: How a faulty configuration file paralyzed part of the internet

Criminal gangs in China stole over $1 billion from Americans with SMS scam: how they did it and how you can stay safe

PlayStation Network security slammed after support leaks trophy hunter's account to hacker

Teraleak resurfaces to reveal new Pokémon games and removed Pokémon Legends: Z-A features

Hackers claim to have stolen as many as 2.1 million photo IDs in 1.5TB Discord data breach

AT&T to pay $177 million after massive data breaches: How to check if you can claim up to $7,500

Discord breach exposes 70,000 government IDs: what went wrong and who was affected

Xbox Insider update introduces age verification to comply with UK Online Safety Act

"This is just the beginning": Activision says 97% of hackers banned within 30 minutes in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Beta

Discord users impacted by 3rd-party service provider's customer service data breach

Volvo North America confirms staff data stolen after Miljödata ransomware attack

Las Vegas casino operator Boyd Gaming hit by cyberattack exposing information

Steam removes BlockBlasters after malware drains $150K in crypto from players

Pico projector from an old smartphone and the VapeServer - two of the week's best hardware hacks

Hidden flaw in Windows systems lets hackers log in with their own face

Scammers are using X's Grok AI to spread malicious links

Sony FeliCa vulnerability found in pre-2017 IC transport cards

ESET uncovers PromptLock ransomware prototype powered by local LLMs

Google's AI overviews showing scam support numbers

Xbox 360 jailbreak gets easier with Bad Update 1.2, boosting success rate to 80% and cutting run times

New Microsoft SharePoint exploit patched in emergency security update

Gamers Nexus highlights Asus vulnerabilities as 2025 exploits hit routers and bloatware

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

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

Hackers could exploit this Gemini mail summaries loophole for phishing attacks

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

Millions affected in massive Qantas security breach

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

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

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

Nintendo bans users of MIG Switch flash cart on Switch 2

Adidas suffers data breach after customer support provider is hacked, user information compromised

Valve denies Steam data breach, says accounts are secure

4chan has fallen: Infamous forum site taken down following major hack

Crosswalk buttons hacked to mock Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg

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