Security
The Washington Post reveals thousands impacted via Oracle-based hack
Attackers were able to access data owned by the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper for over a month. Meanwhile, the hacks’ perpetrators accessed personal and sensitive information, which includes bank account numbers.
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With blazing-fast WiFi 7 speeds come extra security risks: what to know before upgrading?
One of the coolest features of WiFi 7 is its ability to combine and simultaneously utilize three frequency bands – 6 GHz, 5 GHz, and 2.4 GHz – achieving blazing speeds. However, if you consider a major network upgrade, you will now be managing three separate radio configurations. Misconfigure one of the bands, and the hackers might get in.
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Cornerstone staffing ransomware attack leaks 120,000 resumes, claims Qilin gang
Cornerstone staffing, a nationwide US employment agency and tech recruiter, is allegedly breached by the Qilin ransomware group, which claims to have pilfered the “personal resumes” of over 120,000 job seekers, along with over 1 million company files.
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DoorDash suffers another data breach: users’ contact information affected
Users of DoorDash, a major American food delivery company, are receiving emails informing them of a potential cybersecurity breach that may affect their data.
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Massive blow to cybercrime: three malware families disrupted, 1025 servers taken down
Europol has achieved another major breakthrough in disrupting cybercriminal networks. Three notorious malware families – infostealer Rhadamanthys, trojan VenomRAT, and the botnet Elysium – have been crippled.
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Hackers claim to sell internal Samsung subsidiary files
A hacker is attempting to sell what they claim is internal Samsung data stolen through a compromised contractor.
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Akira updates its arsenal, extorts $250 million in ransomware proceeds
Akira, the second most active ransomware clan, has expanded its capabilities. It has introduced a new ransomware variant and has been attacking small and medium-sized businesses, claiming over 620 victims this year.
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Chrome Web Store still features a crypto-stealing extension despite takedown request
App marketplaces and browser extension stores are increasingly known for allowing criminals to publish malicious software. The most recent example comes from the Chrome Web Store.
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New "Scam Center Strike Force" to combat crypto investment fraud centers run out of Southeast Asia
The US Justice Department (DoJ) has formed a new “Scam Center Strike Force" to go after online criminal groups operating in Southeast Asia that target Americans with promises of "get-rich-quick" crypto schemes – known as pig butchering – already raiding two centers and confiscating over $400 million in digital currency.
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We tested ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude with adversarial prompts: here are our findings and risks
A Cybernews comparative study probes ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Anthropic Claude using adversarial prompts. Results reveal varied safety gaps, common bypass techniques, and action points for developers.
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Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro has a serious safety problem
While Google’s Gemini 2.5 Flash is among the safest models when it comes to resisting malicious prompts, its Gemini 2.5 Pro can be easily tricked into generating detailed animal abuse methods, advice on stalking, and other questionable content.
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Which AI model would be Pablo Escobar’s best friend?
Not all large language models (LLMs) were smart enough to avoid revealing the intricacies of manufacturing a Schedule II controlled substance, Cybernews researchers have discovered.
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Google backs off harsh sideloading restrictions after community backlash
Google is softening its approach towards the new Android developer verification requirements after widespread pushback. Most Android users will still be limited to downloading apps from only verified developers. However, “experienced users” will get a workaround.
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UK government submits bill to strengthen critical infrastructure against cyberattacks
The government of the United Kingdom has introduced a new bill that aims to better protect healthcare providers, drinking water providers, transport networks, and utility suppliers against cyberattacks.
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UK proposes mac daddy cybersecurity bill to boost protection for critical sectors
The UK Parliament on Wednesday introduced a new Cyber Security and Resilience Bill aimed at strengthening the defenses of Britain's critical sectors, including public services such as healthcare, drinking water providers, transport, and energy.
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The airport heist isn’t over, as hackers claim to drop Collins Aerospace data
A Russian ransomware gang, which ignited chaos across Europe’s airports last month, allegedly leaked data allegedly stolen from Collins Aerospace.
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The Italian yarn empire powering H&M and Adidas has been claimed by hackers
A titan of Italy’s textile industry, which serves brands such as H&M, Adidas, Calzedonia, and Wolford, has been claimed as the victim of a ransomware attack.
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Tuta warns users: don’t install OpenAI’s Atlas AI browser
Tuta, a German privacy-focused and end-to-end encrypted email and calendar service, has alerted users to avoid installing Atlas AI, an OpenAI browser that directly integrates ChatGPT into browsing. Both privacy and security are at stake.
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Google sues Chinese phishing-as-a-service network behind all those scammy texts
If you’re American, there’s a high chance you’ve received a weird text alerting you to an unpaid toll or failed delivery. Most of the time, these are sent by cybercriminals. Now, Google is attempting to dismantle one of these so-called phishing-as-a-service networks, which is allegedly based in China.
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Data leak hits UK's Victorian-era photo archive, exposing photo-mug buyers
A forgotten database left wide open on the internet has exposed over 300,000 records of Francis Frith users, the UK’s historic photography archive.
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