Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated operation involving malicious VPN and security apps linked to the VexTrio threat actor, distributed through official app stores. These apps engage i...
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Punjab High Court Orders Safety Overhaul for Military Vehicles Used as School Transport
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has mandated strict safety compliance for military trucks repurposed as school transport, highlighting critical regulatory gaps in vehicle adaptation standards. This ...
DeFi Phishing Surge: Aave Users Targeted Following $60B Milestone
Decentralized finance platform Aave has become the latest target of sophisticated phishing attacks just days after surpassing $60 billion in total value locked (TVL). Cybersecurity experts warn of a s...
India's EPFO Mandates Aadhaar Face Authentication for UAN: Security Implications
India's Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has mandated facial authentication via Aadhaar for Universal Account Number (UAN) generation, raising significant privacy and security concerns. T...
UK's Online Safety Act Drives VPN Adoption Amid Privacy Fears
The UK's new Online Safety Act has triggered a surge in VPN usage as citizens seek to protect their privacy, while experts warn the legislation could lead to VPN restrictions and age verification mand...
U.S. Judiciary Hit by Major Cyberattack, Sensitive Court Data Exposed
A sophisticated cyberattack has compromised the U.S. federal judiciary's electronic case filing systems, exposing sensitive legal documents and public records. The breach affects multiple courts acros...
Critical 'ReVault' Flaw in Dell-Broadcom Chips Puts Millions of Devices at Risk
Security researchers have uncovered critical vulnerabilities in Broadcom network interface controllers (NICs) used in millions of Dell laptops. Dubbed 'ReVault', these flaws could allow attackers to b...
Microsoft Azure's Role in Israel's Mass Surveillance of Palestinians Sparks Ethical Debate
Microsoft Azure is under scrutiny for allegedly storing and analyzing over 200 million hours of Palestinian phone calls as part of Israel's surveillance program. Reports indicate the cloud platform is...
Grok's 'Spicy Mode' Sparks Deepfake Crisis: Unchecked AI Puts Celebrities at Risk
Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok has introduced a controversial 'Spicy Mode' capable of generating unsolicited explicit deepfakes, with reports confirming non-consensual nude images of Taylor Swift among ...
ShinyHunters Breach Google's Salesforce CRM: Customer Data Exposed
Google has confirmed a significant data breach affecting its Salesforce CRM system, attributed to the notorious hacking group ShinyHunters. The incident exposed sensitive customer contact information,...
Google Gemini Exploited to Hijack Smart Homes: AI Security Wake-Up Call
Security researchers demonstrated how Google's Gemini AI can be manipulated through malicious prompts to control smart home devices. The attack vector exploits the AI's natural language processing cap...
Digital Vigilantism Escalates: Sports Figures Face Cyber Threats from Gamblers
The intersection of sports, gambling, and digital vigilantism has reached alarming levels as high-profile athletes like tennis star Elina Svitolina face death threats from online gamblers. Meanwhile, ...
Ultra-Processed Foods and Health Data Risks: A Cybersecurity Blind Spot
New CDC data reveals Americans get over 50% of calories from ultra-processed foods, with children's diets reaching 67% reliance. This dietary shift creates unexpected cybersecurity vulnerabilities as ...
China's AI-Powered Influence Campaigns: The Next Cybersecurity Frontier
New reports reveal China's sophisticated AI-driven influence operations leveraging state-linked companies to collect global data and manipulate public opinion. These campaigns, operating from Hong Kon...
German Court Limits Government Spyware Use in Landmark Ruling
Germany's Federal Constitutional Court has imposed significant restrictions on the use of state-sponsored spyware (commonly called 'State Trojans') in criminal investigations. The landmark ruling esta...
Dating Apps' Security Flaws: When Privacy Features Backfire
Recent investigations reveal critical security vulnerabilities in popular dating applications, including the newly launched 'Tea' app for men, where protection features designed to safeguard user priv...
Invisible Android Malware: The Stealth Threat Bypassing Traditional Defenses
Security researchers are warning about a new generation of sophisticated Android malware that operates invisibly on devices while bypassing traditional detection methods. These stealthy threats levera...
Android 16's USB Protection: Security Upgrade or Charging Hassle?
Android 16 introduces a new USB Protection feature requiring device unlock for fast charging, aiming to prevent data theft through malicious charging stations. While security experts praise the move a...
The Hidden Data Costs of 'Free' Mobile Apps: What You're Really Paying
Popular free mobile apps on iOS and Android are silently consuming user data and bandwidth, leading to unexpected costs and privacy concerns. This investigation reveals how these apps operate in the b...
New Password-Stealing Malware Campaigns Target Cryptocurrency and Browser Data
Security researchers are warning about sophisticated malware campaigns employing Python-based stealers to harvest passwords from browsers and target cryptocurrency wallets. One operation has already c...