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AI is getting “creepy good” at geo-guessing

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:58:57 GMT

After hearing about ChatGPT o3 ability at geo-guessing we decided to run some tests and the tested AIs didn't fail to amaze us

Zoom attack tricks victims into allowing remote access to install malware and steal money

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:18:03 GMT

Attackers are luring victims into a Zoom call and then taking over their PC to install malware, infiltrate their accounts, and steal their assets.

Android malware turns phones into malicious tap-to-pay machines

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:39:16 GMT

A newly discovered malicious program effectively turns Android phones into malicious tap machines that vacuum up payment card data.

4.7 million customers’ data accidentally leaked to Google by Blue Shield of California

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:10:17 GMT

Blue Shield of California said it accidentally leaked the personal data of 4.7 million individuals to Google after a Google Analytics misconfiguration.

Shopify faces privacy lawsuit for collecting customer data

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 21:38:04 GMT

Shopify is facing a class action lawsuit that could change the way globally active companies can be held accountable

All Gmail users at risk from clever replay attack

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:30:30 GMT

All Google accounts could end up compromised by a clever replay attack on Gmail users that abuses Google infrastructure.

A week in security (April 12 – April 18)

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:01:00 GMT

A list of topics we covered in the week of April 12 to April 18 of 2025

Did DOGE “breach” Americans’ data? (Lock and Code S06E08)

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:34:00 GMT

This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Sydney Saubestre about DOGE and its access to Americans' data.

Text scams grow to steal hundreds of millions of dollars

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:48:57 GMT

Text scams come in many forms and are an ever increasing threat doing an awful lot of financial, and other, damage

Apple patches security vulnerabilities in iOS and iPadOS. Update now!

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:59:30 GMT

Apple has released a security update for iOS and iPadOS to patch two zero-day vulnerabilities which are reported to already have been exploited...

Hi, robot: Half of all internet traffic now automated

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 21:25:23 GMT

Bots now account for half of all internet traffic, according to a new study that shows how non-human activity has grown online.

“I sent you an email from your email account,” sextortion scam claims

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:53:47 GMT

A new variant of the hello pervert emails claims that the target's system is infected with njRAT and spoofs the victims email address

“Follow me” to this fake crypto exchange to claim $500

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:36:04 GMT

Follow me for lucky prizes scams are old fake crypto exchange scams in a new jacket and on a different platform

Hertz data breach caused by CL0P ransomware attack on vendor

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:50:21 GMT

Car rental giant Hertz data suffered a data breach caused by a CL0P ransomware attack on file sharing vendor Cleo

Meta slurps up EU user data for AI training

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 20:45:16 GMT

Meta users in Europe will have their public posts swept up and ingested for AI training, the company announced this week.

No, it’s not OK to delete that new inetpub folder

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:25:07 GMT

A newly created inetpub folder turns out to be part of a Microsoft update against a vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-21204

Malwarebytes named “Best Antivirus Software” and “Best Malware Removal Service”

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 08:00:00 GMT

Malwarebytes has been rewarded with prestigious accolades by two renowned publications, PCMag and CNET.

A week in security (April 7 – April 13)

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:23:02 GMT

A list of topics we covered in the week of April 7 to April 13 of 2025

The Pall Mall Pact and why it matters

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 15:31:41 GMT

The US indicated they will sign the Pall Mall Pact, an international treaty to regulate commercial spyware and surveillance tools.

Child predators are lurking on dating apps, warns report

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:45:23 GMT

A report from Edinburgh University warns that child abusers are using dating apps to find single parents with vulnerable children.

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How fraudsters abuse Google Forms to spread scams

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

The form and quiz-building tool is a popular vector for social engineering and malware. Here’s how to stay safe.

Will super-smart AI be attacking us anytime soon?

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

What practical AI attacks exist today? “More than zero” is the answer – and they’re getting better.

CapCut copycats are on the prowl

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Cybercriminals lure content creators with promises of cutting-edge AI wizardry, only to attempt to steal their data or hijack their devices instead

They’re coming for your data: What are infostealers and how do I stay safe?

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Here's what to know about malware that raids email accounts, web browsers, crypto wallets, and more – all in a quest for your sensitive data

Attacks on the education sector are surging: How can cyber-defenders respond?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Academic institutions have a unique set of characteristics that makes them attractive to bad actors. What's the right antidote to cyber-risk?

Watch out for these traps lurking in search results

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Here’s how to avoid being hit by fraudulent websites that scammers can catapult directly to the top of your search results

So your friend has been hacked: Could you be next?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

When a ruse puts on a familiar face, your guard might drop, making you an easy mark. Learn how to tell a friend apart from a foe.

1 billion reasons to protect your identity online

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Corporate data breaches are a gateway to identity fraud, but they’re not the only one. Here’s a lowdown on how your personal data could be stolen – and how to make sure it isn’t.

The good, the bad and the unknown of AI: A Q&A with Mária Bieliková

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

The computer scientist and AI researcher shares her thoughts on the technology’s potential and pitfalls – and what may lie ahead for us

This month in security with Tony Anscombe – March 2025 edition

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:46:09 +0000

From an exploited vulnerability in a third-party ChatGPT tool to a bizarre twist on ransomware demands, it's a wrap on another month filled with impactful cybersecurity news

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