Security
Are your AI tools secure? New analysis reveals gaps among market leaders
Even 58% of large language models (LLM) users have tried two or more different LLMs, and worldwide companies are rapidly adopting them to streamline operations, create content, and assist employees. However, the new Cybernews Business Digital Index analysis reveals that many AI tools used in the workplace may not be as secure as businesses assume, posing risks to sensitive corporate data and brand reputation.
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Apple macOS had a looming vulnerability that could let attackers in
A now-patched security flaw in Apple macOS could have allowed attackers to execute arbitrary code, leading to a compromise, according to Trend Micro Zero Day Initiative (ZDI).
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REAL ID is 'giant bullseye for every hacker in the world,' security expert warns
With the May 7th REAL ID deadline finally here, security experts are warning that the new federally standardized identification is really (no pun intended) a “giant bullseye for every hacker in the world.”
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Can a data leak steal the papal conclave 2025?
As the papal conclave begins and cardinals enter total lockdown to choose the next pope, the Vatican’s centuries-old secrecy faces a modern test. In a world of spyware, deepfakes, and digital espionage, could the unhackable actually be hacked?
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Tulsi Gabbard’s leaked password is used by thousands of people
Tulsi Gabbard, the current US Director of National Intelligence, reused the same weak password across multiple personal accounts over several years, according to leaked records reviewed by Wired. Over 200,000 users rely on almost the same password to this day, Cybernews data reveals.
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“Immaculate Constellation” – the black budget UFO program that terrifies whistleblowers
A secret Pentagon UFO program “Immaculate Constellation” is so classified that it spooked insiders, bypassed Congress, and vanished into AI-run black ops.
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DDoS attacks surge by 88% in March, Spain emerges as top target
Spain has suffered 72 distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks in March, compared to only one attack the previous month. Hacktivists and other attackers targeted the Spanish Prime Minister’s Office website, technology and defense company Indra, and other Spanish websites.
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Masimo hit by massive cyberattack as it sells audio brands Denon, Polk to Samsung
Masimo Corporation, a global medtech company specialising in noninvasive monitoring technologies, disclosed a cyberattack that severely disrupted its activities. At the same time, Masimo said it is selling its audio products business, including world-class audio brands Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk, and others.
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German beer powerhouse allegedly hit by ransomware, internal documents at stake
Ransomware gang has allegedly cracked open one of Germany’s largest breweries, Oettinger, claiming to hold a trove of sensitive data hostage.
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A massive Chinese phishing cartel unveiled: 2 million SMSes sent daily
A Chinese cybercrime group is running a massive SMS phishing campaign capable of reaching every American with Apple iMessages, Android RCS messages, and SMSes at least twice a year. A new automated toolkit is offered as a service to other criminals, stealing credit cards and other personal information.
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Beware: Wappalyzer Firefox add-on could be stealthy Trojan spyware
The Wappalyzer extension download for Firefox is being blocked and identified as corrupt, according to a new pop-up warning showing in the Mozilla browser on Monday.
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SK Telecom halts new signups after cyberattack, scrambles to replace SIMs
South Korea's biggest mobile carrier is not taking any new customers till they change SIM cards for those affected by the cyberattack.
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Hackers hijack New York Post X account, target crypto subscribers
The New York Post’s (NYP) verified X account has been allegedly hijacked and used to target crypto enthusiasts, according to cybersecurity experts.
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Blogger inspires cyber pros to fight bots with “zip bombs”
Cyber pros are increasingly resorting to cyber guerrilla warfare to protect their servers. One blogger received much attention for the “zip bomb” tactic to fight scrapers and other malicious bots.
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Kelly Benefits confirms an attack affecting nearly half a million
Hackers slipped into a major benefits firm’s network, stealing data of nearly half a million Americans.
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Signal clone used by Trump’s security adviser hacked
The modified version of Signal, used by Donald Trump’s former National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, has been hacked, according to a report by 404 Media. This raises further concerns over the security of the communications exchanged at the highest levels of the US government.
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From keyboard to courtroom: the bust of Aubrey Cottle
Aubrey Cottle, also known by his online alias “Kirtaner”, is a name most people on the hacker scene are familiar with, since he is one of the founding cogs in the wheel of Anonymous. He now faces the possibility of a maximum of five years in prison if convicted for his role in the cyberattack against the Republican Party of Texas’s website.
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The impact of generative AI on cloud infrastructure demand
Since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has taken the world by storm. AI usage has exploded among both individuals and companies, leading to massive deployment across different sectors.
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Golden Chickens are creating a new malware to steal passwords
A prolific malware-for-hire gang with ties to billion-dollar breaches has just dropped two new digital weapons designed to jack your passwords and loot your crypto wallets.
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Harrods luxury department store targeted in third UK retailer cyberattack
Harrods luxury department store in London is breached by hackers, the third such incident targeting major UK retailers, including the devastating ransowmare attack on Marks & Spencer.
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