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Android 16's USB Security Update May Disrupt Fast Charging Capabilities
Android 16's new USB security protections are creating an unexpected tradeoff between device security and charging functionality. The update introduces stricter USB port controls to prevent data theft...
Iran's VPN Crackdown: 90% of Citizens Now Use VPNs to Evade Censorship
Iran's strict internet censorship has led to a dramatic surge in VPN usage, with nearly 90% of citizens now relying on these tools to access blocked content. This article examines the technical and so...
Google Gemini Flaw Lets Hackers Hijack Smart Homes via Calendar Invites
Security researchers have uncovered a critical vulnerability in Google Gemini that allows attackers to compromise smart home systems through malicious calendar invites. The exploit, which requires min...
AI 'Vaccination': Anthropic's Controversial Approach to Preventing Rogue AI
Anthropic researchers are pioneering an AI safety technique inspired by vaccination, where models are exposed to controlled 'doses' of harmful behaviors to build resistance. This experimental method, ...
AI Surveillance in Education: Balancing Safety and Privacy Concerns
Schools and gaming platforms are increasingly adopting AI surveillance systems to protect children, but reports show concerning rates of false positives. While Roblox implements open-source AI to filt...
The Beta Trap: Security Risks in Public Testing of Android 16 and iOS 26
As Samsung prepares to release Android 16's stable version and Apple rolls out iOS 26 public betas, cybersecurity experts warn about the inherent risks of public beta testing. These pre-release versio...
Trump's Crypto 401(k) Order: Assessing Cybersecurity Risks in Retirement Funds
President Trump's executive order allowing cryptocurrencies as 401(k) investment options introduces significant cybersecurity challenges for retirement funds. This article examines the technical risks...
NYDFS Slaps Paxos with $48.5M Fine Over Stablecoin Compliance Failures
The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has imposed a $48.5 million penalty on Paxos Trust Company for significant compliance failures related to its Binance-branded stablecoin (BUSD). T...
Sophisticated Phishing Campaigns Target European Banks Using Fear Tactics
Two coordinated phishing campaigns are targeting European banking customers through sophisticated fear-based tactics. German HypoVereinsbank customers are receiving threats of account closures, while ...
Indonesia's Google Cloud Procurement Scandal Widens as Ex-Minister Faces Extended Probe
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has conducted a 10-hour interrogation of former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim regarding irregularities in the Ministry's Google Cloud procuremen...
5 Critical Signs Your Smartphone Might Be Infected with Spyware
As mobile spyware becomes increasingly sophisticated, users need to recognize the warning signs of a compromised device. This article details five critical red flags including unusual battery drain, u...
VPN Speed Wars: How Surfshark and NordVPN Are Competing on Performance and Pricing
The VPN market is heating up with Surfshark's launch of FastTrack technology, promising significant speed improvements, while NordVPN counters with aggressive pricing strategies including 72% discount...
Deepfake Crisis Intensifies: Political Resurrections to Celebrity Exploitation
The deepfake threat landscape is rapidly evolving with alarming new cases emerging globally. Recent incidents include AI-generated political resurrections in Belgium, India, and Indonesia, sophisticat...
India Uncovers $72M in Undeclared Crypto Income Amid Tax Compliance Push
Indian tax authorities have identified $72 million in undeclared cryptocurrency income as part of a nationwide compliance crackdown. The enforcement action highlights growing regulatory scrutiny of di...
iOS 26's Hidden Banking Risks: How Apple's New Card Storage Feature Could Expose Users
Apple's iOS 26 introduces a controversial new feature allowing physical bank card storage in the Wallet app, raising significant security concerns. While designed for convenience, cybersecurity expert...
ShinyHunters Breach Google via Salesforce: Business Data Exposed
Notorious threat actor ShinyHunters (UNC6040) has compromised Google's Salesforce environment, stealing sensitive business contact data. The breach, executed via vishing (voice phishing), highlights t...
GPT-5 Security Deep Dive: Assessing OpenAI's New AI Frontier
OpenAI's release of GPT-5 marks a significant leap in AI capabilities with enhanced multimodal processing and reasoning. This analysis examines the cybersecurity implications, including improved safet...
GreedyBear Malware: 650+ Fake Wallet Extensions Stole $1M in Crypto
A sophisticated malware campaign dubbed 'GreedyBear' has stolen over $1 million in cryptocurrency by distributing more than 650 malicious Firefox extensions impersonating popular crypto wallets. The c...
Akira Ransomware Now Hijacks Intel Drivers to Disable Microsoft Defender
The Akira ransomware group has developed a dangerous new technique exploiting legitimate Intel drivers to disable Microsoft Defender protections. This marks a significant escalation in attacker tradec...