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NGO acheives legal victory over YouTube after 5.5 years on issue of access to user data

Google has managed to delay a simple data protection ruling for more than five years through various delaying tactics. A decision has now finally been made, and Google, or rather YouTube, must act, unless the company decides to ap...

Christian Hintze, 29 Aug 2025 18:04

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

Android will block sideloading of unverified apps starting next year

Google announces new security measures for Android — a new developer verification requirement. Starting September 2026, sideloading apps from unverified developers will be blocked on Android. Google says it is making this move to ...

Chibuike Okpara, 27 Aug 2025 12:08

A promotional image for Google's QR based verification system in Google Messages. (Image source: Google)

Google is rolling out QR code-based verification in Messages beta

Google is adding an extra layer of security to Messages that helps you verify that you’re replying to an intended contact. The feature is currently available in Google Messages beta.

Rohith Bhaskar, 25 Aug 2025 12:40

The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra (pictured) will be shown at IFA 2025. (Image source: Samsung)

New Samsung Bespoke AI robot vacuum coming to IFA 2025

The Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Bot Steam Ultra robot vacuum and mop will be on show at IFA 2025, according to a recent announcement from the brand. This premium model features a camera-based navigation system, an extending brush and a...

Polly Allcock, 19 Aug 2025 18:26

The 70mai 4K T800 dash cam features dual 4k recording for both front and rear views (Image source: 70mai)

70mai launches a new 4K T800 dash cam with night owl vision and ADAS

70mai has unveiled a new dash cam, the 4K T800, globally. The company’s new dash cam features dual 4k recording, 70mai’s in-house night owl vision, HDR, a smart parking guardian mode, built-in GPS and ADAS, 3-channel HDR recording...

Abhinav Fating, 18 Aug 2025 18:31

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

In an AgentFlayer attack, images are used to deliver hidden prompts. (Image source: OpenAI)

Data theft with invisible text: How easily ChatGPT and other AI tools can be tricked

At the Black Hat USA security conference, researchers revealed a new technique for attacking AI systems. By embedding hidden instructions, attackers can silently manipulate tools like ChatGPT to extract sensitive data from connect...

Marius Müller, 18 Aug 2025 13:34

Check Point has found vulnerabilities in Windows this month, including a system kernel vulnerability in a Rust component. (Image source: Check Point)

Check Point finds Windows kernel vunerability: Rust programming language fail

Check Point has uncovered critical flaws in Microsoft Windows, including a Rust-based kernel vulnerability that could let attackers crash systems. This marks the first publicly disclosed Rust kernel exploit, underscoring the need ...

David Chien, 15 Aug 2025 09:15

Technician testing electronic hardware, similar to the process used for PQShield's post-quantum cryptography chip (Image source: Pexels)

PQShield launches UltraPQ-Suite and expands post-quantum cryptography hardware portfolio

PQShield expands post-quantum cryptography hardware with UltraPQ-Suite and PQPlatform-TrustSys, building on its 2024 NIST-approved silicon debut.

Louise Burke, 13 Aug 2025 14:56

The Unplugged UP Phone is one of the few smartphones designed to minimize tracking, surveillance, and data harvesting, featuring a robust built-in VPN and firewall, and no Google services. (Image source: Unplugged)

Unplugged UP Phone blocks big tech surveillance and data harvesting even when turned off

Unplugged is set to launch its high-privacy UP Phone in September 2025. Powered by UnpluggedOS (based on AOSP), the triple-camera smartphone features a strong firewall, open-source AV, and physical battery disconnect to help defen...

David Chien, 12 Aug 2025 23:55

China-linked social media account scrutinizes Nvidia’s H20 AI chips as regulators probe alleged “backdoors”. Pictured: Nvidia's H100 GPU (Image source: Nvidia)

China-linked social media account escalates criticism of Nvidia H20 AI chips over alleged backdoor

A state-linked Chinese social media account has accused Nvidia’s China-only H20 AI chips of being unsafe and containing hardware “backdoors,” claims Nvidia denies.

Nathan Ali, 12 Aug 2025 19:02

The new Smart Camera 4C 3.5K costs around $28 in China. Pictured: the security camera. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Smart Camera 4C 3.5K: Xiaomi intros new affordable security camera with upgraded sensor

Xiaomi has launched the upgraded version of the Smart Camera 4C. One of the improvements of the new affordable security camera is the upgraded 6 MP sensor, which can capture videos at "3.5K" resolution.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 08 Aug 2025 15:47

The Science Advisor to the President explained that they have not approached Nvidia or AMD. An Nvidia facility pictured. (Image source: Nvidia)

The US exploring tracking chips to prevent them from getting to China

There have been prohibitions in place to export chips to China. Now, the Science Advisor to President Donald Trump commented that it has been explicitly advised to include location tracking technology in chips.

Daniela Morales Soler, 08 Aug 2025 13:12

The Battlefield 2042 banner is shown (Image source: PlayStation Store with edits)

Battlefield 6 Secure Boot requirement is causing more negative Battlefield 2042 Steam reviews

Some Battlefield 2042 and Battlefield 6 players are envious of their console counterparts. Secure Boot must be active on PCs to work in tandem with EA’s Javelin anti-cheat software. Gamers unwilling to tinker with BIOS settings ar...

Adam Corsetti, 08 Aug 2025 00:38

No backdoors or spyware: Nvidia fiercely rejects US proposal for export chips

Following a three-month-ban, Nvidia got the green light to sell its H20 chips to China last month. But the chipmaker is once again in rough waters as it has come under the scrutiny of the Cyberspace Administration of China, follow...

Chibuike Okpara, 07 Aug 2025 08:35

A promotional hero shot for Apple's Safari browser, showcasing it on three different platforms. (Image source: Apple)

Japan officially orders Apple to drop iOS browser restrictions by December 2025

As per the Smartphone Act, Japan has now officially ordered Apple to end browser engine restrictions on iOS. According to the new Mobile Software Competition Act guidelines, Apple would have to remove them by December 2025.

Rohith Bhaskar, 06 Aug 2025 15:52

A screenshot from the horror game VILE: Exhumed, depicting a paused and glitched VHS video of a woman. (Image Source: DreadXP/Final Girl Games)

Banned Steam game VILE re-released as a free Shareware title

After Cara Cadaver's game was banned in the sweeping censorship tide hitting digital storefronts, the solo developer has now re-released the game as a free shareware title under the Creative Commons license.

Rohith Bhaskar, 06 Aug 2025 13:36

The A329S 3CH dash cam. (Image source: Viofo)

Deal | Dash-cam system with low-light fisheye cabin camera lands on Amazon with discounts

Viofo asserts that its latest dash cam is ideal for ride-share drivers as well as those who are simply worried about the security of their car in general, as it can surveil the inside of a car as well as its front and rear views. ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 05 Aug 2025 20:07

LuBian mining pool lost $3.5 billion worth of Bitcoins in 2020 ($14.5 billion today - Aug 5, 2025), the biggest confirmed crypto theft to date. Artist's impression of a physical Bitcoin. (Image source: Michael Fortsch, Unsplash)

Intelligence agents uncover unreported 2020 Bitcoin theft from Chinese mining pool LuBian

Arkham Intelligence has revealed that a December 2020 breach of Chinese mining pool LuBian siphoned 127,426 Bitcoins, worth $3.5 billion then and $14.5 billion today, via a weak 32-bit key-generation flaw.

Nathan Ali, 05 Aug 2025 14:17

Cloud-focused intrusions have surged by 136 percent amid the rise of AI-powered and vishing attacks. A generic coding environment pictured. (Image source: Mika Baumeister, Unsplash)

CrowdStrike reports a 136 percent surge in cloud intrusions and AI-enabled threats

Between July 2024 and June 2025, cloud intrusions jumped 136 percent, keyboard intrusions rose 27 percent, and vishing attacks spiked 442 percent as adversaries leverage RaaS and deepfake-fueled social engineering.

Nathan Ali, 05 Aug 2025 13:51

TSMC identified the leakage in a routine monitoring. TSMC headquarters (Image source: TSMC)

Suspected leak of TSMC’s next‑gen 2 nm chip secrets prompts legal action

Three suspects were arrested in a case of trade secret involving the TMSC’s 2-nanometer chip (2N), two of whom were former employees. The chip manufacturer said that the leakage was detected in a routine monitoring.

Daniela Morales Soler, 05 Aug 2025 12:58

AI, genetic engineering, quantum computing, clean energy and humanoid robotics signal a bright future. (Image source: ChatGPT)

5 trailblazing technologies primed to supercharge humankind by 2035

CheckMag Over the next decade, these five transformative tech fields are poised to reshape human society and AI is at the center of all. The possibilities are staggering and humankind could solve pressing issues related to climate change a...

Bogdan Solca, 04 Aug 2025 21:56

Cyber extortion powered by AI: New ransomware uses chatbots to autonomously negotiate with victims (Image source: Mohamed Hassan on Pixabay)

AI-powered cyber extortion: New ransomware uses chatbots to negotiate with victims

The Global Group, an emerging ransomware platform, employs AI chatbots to automate extortion negotiations with targeted companies, marking a new era in AI-driven cybercrime. The spotlight is now on the rise of AI chatbot ransomwar...

Ulrich Mathey, 04 Aug 2025 15:59

Lip-Bu Tan (Image source: Intel corporation)

Cadence export violations cast shadow over Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s tenure

Cadence Design Systems has admitted to violating U.S. export control laws by selling chip design tools to Chinese military-linked entities during Lip-Bu Tan’s time as CEO. With Tan now leading Intel—and with no personal consequenc...

Sebastian Jankowski, 04 Aug 2025 09:23

China questions Nvidia H20 AI GPU security; firm denies backdoor. Pictured: Nvidia's H100 GPU (Image source: Nvidia)

Nvidia rejects China’s H20 GPU security concerns amid renewed US export controls

China’s cyberspace regulator has asked Nvidia to clarify whether its H20 accelerator contains hidden tracking or “backdoor” functions. Nvidia insists no such mechanism exists.

Nathan Ali, 03 Aug 2025 06:42

Itch.io has begun reindexing free NSFW games after banning them

After removing NSFW games from search results site-wide due to pressure from payment processors, Itch.io has now begun restoring access to NSFW games listed as free on the platform.

Rohith Bhaskar, 01 Aug 2025 19:29

The Anker Eufy SoloCam E42 (pictured) can record continuously if powered via cable and supports solar charging with Eufy’s detachable SolarPlus 2.0 panel. (Image source: Amazon/Anker)

New Anker Eufy SoloCam E42 launches with 4K recording and solar panel

Eufy has launched the SoloCam E42 in the US, featuring 4K video, pan-and-tilt, local AI, and optional solar power. Bundles start at $399.99; individual camera sales coming soon. No subscription fees is involved.

Anubhav Sharma, 31 Jul 2025 00:39

UK surveillance orders spark US backlash over privacy and security concerns (Image source: Towfiqu Barbhuiya, Unsplash)

U.S. senator warns UK’s Investigatory Powers Act could compromise U.S. encryption and data privacy

Senator Ron Wyden has pressed U.S. intelligence to evaluate national-security risks from Britain’s Investigatory Powers Act and its secret technical-capability orders targeting American tech firms. He cautions that any enforced en...

Nathan Ali, 30 Jul 2025 19:40

YouTube will automatically infer user age of US viewers and, if under 18, restrict certain content in the coming weeks. (Image source: YouTube)

YouTube announces automatic AI age verification for US amidst fears of censorship in wake of UK's Online Safety Act

YouTube has announced that the service will introduce a system that will try to figure out the age group of the users without any user input. The system is set to undergo a limited trial in the US in the coming weeks and a wider r...

Fawad Murtaza, 30 Jul 2025 16:09

Copilot Mode is an AI integrated into Microsoft Edge that can be enabled today to allow the AI to independently search the web and navigate sites to complete tasks and find answers. (Image source: Microsoft)

Microsoft Edge browser gains Copilot Mode: All-seeing AI that researches, assists, and soon shops for you

Microsoft has introduced Copilot Mode in Edge, an AI that can see all open tabs while answering prompts. Experimental Action mode lets the AI work autonomously, raising questions about accountability, while recorded screenshots ra...

David Chien, 29 Jul 2025 06:55

Age verification now mandatory for Xbox accounts in the UK

Microsoft has announced that it will begin requiring age verification for Xbox players who indicate their age as 18 in their accounts. Starting early next year, age verification will be needed to access social features on the acco...

Rohith Bhaskar, 28 Jul 2025 20:32

Autonomous AI cyberattacks have become a reality (Image source: DallE 3)

AI cyberattacks: LLMs can plan and execute cyber operations autonomously

In collaboration with Anthropic, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have shown that large language models (LLMs) are capable of independently planning and executing complex cyberattacks on enterprise networks. This unsettli...

Ulrich Mathey, 25 Jul 2025 14:00

WhoFi can identify people within a Wi-Fi area with an accuracy of 95.5%. (image source: DallE3)

Wi-Fi radiation as a spy: New ‘WhoFi’ technology detects people without cameras

Many people believe they can avoid surveillance by staying away from smartphones, cameras or smartwatches. However, Italian researchers have developed a system that can identify individuals within a Wi-Fi area without using any ca...

Marius Müller, 24 Jul 2025 15:34

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