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Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
Privacy professionals
fromZDNET
2 hours ago

A data removal service helped me reclaim my privacy - see if you need one, too

Personal data is collected and sold by brokers, making removal services essential for protecting sensitive information.
Privacy technologies
fromArs Technica
6 days ago

How our digital devices are putting our right to privacy at risk

Digital convenience comes at the cost of personal data privacy, raising concerns about its potential use against individuals by law enforcement.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Weekly Recap: Fiber Optic Spying, Windows Rootkit, AI Vulnerability Hunting and More

A critical zero-day vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Reader is actively exploited, alongside state-sponsored cyber threats targeting U.S. infrastructure.
Privacy technologies
fromYahoo Tech
4 days ago

Hackers Are Using Your Home Router to Spy on Microsoft 365 Users

Russian spies exploited consumer routers to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from thousands of users, turning home devices into espionage tools.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

CPUID Hacked to Serve Trojanized CPU-Z and HWMonitor Downloads

The CPUID website was hacked, distributing malicious versions of popular hardware monitoring tools for approximately six hours.
Digital life
fromwww.dw.com
15 hours ago

Dangerous Apps In the Web of Data Brokers

Smartphone apps collect detailed location data, often shared with data brokers, posing security risks to users, including soldiers and government officials.
fromThe Hacker News
16 hours ago

Mirax Android RAT Turns Devices into SOCKS5 Proxies, Reaching 220,000 via Meta Ads

Mirax integrates advanced Remote Access Trojan (RAT) capabilities, allowing threat actors to fully interact with compromised devices in real time, enhancing its operational value significantly.
Roam Research
#cybercrime
fromwww.npr.org
9 hours ago
US news

Law enforcement is trying to combat abusive AI. Experts say easier said than done

An Ohio man was convicted under the 2025 Take It Down Act for creating and distributing AI-generated abusive sexual images.
Privacy professionals
fromthenextweb.com
1 month ago

Unmasking the illusion of safety online

Personal cybersecurity responsibility is essential as cybercrime costs billions annually, with social media amplifying vulnerabilities through voluntary data sharing and AI-enabled threat analysis.
Privacy professionals
fromthenextweb.com
1 month ago

Unmasking the illusion of safety online

Personal cybersecurity responsibility is essential as cybercrime costs billions annually, with social media amplifying vulnerabilities through voluntary data sharing and AI-enabled threat analysis.
fromNature
1 day ago

Researchers: here's how to audit your fragmented digital identity

A search for 'Guo Wei' in ORCID returned 616 profiles, none affiliated with the Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, highlighting the difficulty in verifying academic identities.
Higher education
Privacy technologies
fromMakeUseOf
13 hours ago

I turned off Chrome's Ad Privacy feature after realizing what it was actually doing

Google's Ad Privacy feature does not eliminate third-party cookies but introduces a new tracking system that emphasizes data collection.
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg so No Employee Can Ever Escape His Watchful Eye

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using AI to create a 3D avatar of himself for employee interaction and feedback.
Information security
fromFortune
4 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
Information security

Anthropic says its latest AI model can expose weaknesses in software security

Claude Mythos exposes thousands of software vulnerabilities, prompting Anthropic to limit its release and collaborate with cybersecurity specialists.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Meta Secretly Building a Photorealistic AI Clone of Mark Zuckerberg so No Employee Can Ever Escape His Watchful Eye

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using AI to create a 3D avatar of himself for employee interaction and feedback.
Information security
fromFortune
4 days ago

Anthropic's Mythos is a wake up call, but experts say the era of AI-driven hacking is already here | Fortune

Anthropic's Mythos AI model is too dangerous to release widely due to its ability to exploit software vulnerabilities.
Information security
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Anthropic says its latest AI model can expose weaknesses in software security

Claude Mythos exposes thousands of software vulnerabilities, prompting Anthropic to limit its release and collaborate with cybersecurity specialists.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Phone firms should use technology to stop children taking nudes, police chief says

Tech firms must enhance children's online safety by preventing the creation of nude images on their devices, according to law enforcement officials.
Software development
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Little Snitch's software counter surveillance jumps from Mac to Linux

Little Snitch for Linux offers network monitoring but is not a security tool, revealing fewer connections than on macOS.
#apple-intelligence
Apple
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Apple Intelligence AI Guardrails Bypassed in New Attack

Researchers have successfully bypassed Apple's AI safety protocols using adversarial techniques, allowing for the execution of arbitrary tasks and manipulation of private data.
Apple
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Security reserchers tricked Apple Intelligence into cursing

Apple Intelligence can be hijacked through prompt injection, exposing millions of users to risk, but a fix was implemented in iOS 26.4 and macOS 26.4.
Apple
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Apple Intelligence AI Guardrails Bypassed in New Attack

Researchers have successfully bypassed Apple's AI safety protocols using adversarial techniques, allowing for the execution of arbitrary tasks and manipulation of private data.
#data-breach
EU data protection
fromTNW | Data-Security
1 day ago

Basic-Fit hit by hack affecting members across multiple countries, including 200,000 in the Netherlands

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting 200,000 members, exposing personal and bank details but not passwords or identity documents.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.
EU data protection
fromTNW | Data-Security
1 day ago

Basic-Fit hit by hack affecting members across multiple countries, including 200,000 in the Netherlands

Basic-Fit experienced a data breach affecting 200,000 members, exposing personal and bank details but not passwords or identity documents.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Hack at Anodot leaves over a dozen breached companies facing extortion | TechCrunch

Hackers stole data from multiple companies after breaching Anodot, exposing customers to extortion and potential data publication.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

UK reliance on US big tech companies is 'national security risk', claims report | Computer Weekly

The UK is at risk due to over-reliance on US tech companies for critical infrastructure, impacting national security.
Roam Research
fromThe Hacker News
3 days ago

Citizen Lab: Law Enforcement Used Webloc to Track 500 Million Devices via Ad Data

Webloc is a global geolocation surveillance system used by various law enforcement agencies, providing access to data from millions of mobile devices.
#kraken
Information security
fromFinbold
15 hours ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

Kraken experienced an insider security breach affecting 2,000 client accounts, highlighting vulnerabilities in remote-first working models.
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff

Kraken experienced two insider-related security incidents but confirmed no systems were breached and no client funds were at risk.
Information security
fromFinbold
15 hours ago

Kraken insider extortion reveals remote work security blind spot

Kraken experienced an insider security breach affecting 2,000 client accounts, highlighting vulnerabilities in remote-first working models.
Information security
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff

Kraken experienced two insider-related security incidents but confirmed no systems were breached and no client funds were at risk.
Privacy professionals
from404 Media
14 hours ago

Google, Microsoft, Meta All Tracking You Even When You Opt Out, According to an Independent Audit

Microsoft, Meta, and Google may be violating California privacy laws by failing to honor user opt-out requests for ad cookies.
#adobe
Information security
fromTechRepublic
9 hours ago

Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months

Adobe released an emergency patch for a critical vulnerability in its products, exploited since December 2025, with a CVSS score of 8.6.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Adobe Patches Reader Zero-Day Exploited for Months

Adobe released emergency patches for a critical zero-day vulnerability in Acrobat and Reader that has been exploited for several months.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
9 hours ago

Adobe Issues Emergency Patch for Critical PDF Flaw Exploited For Months

Adobe released an emergency patch for a critical vulnerability in its products, exploited since December 2025, with a CVSS score of 8.6.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Adobe Patches Reader Zero-Day Exploited for Months

Adobe released emergency patches for a critical zero-day vulnerability in Acrobat and Reader that has been exploited for several months.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.bbc.com
8 hours ago

Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Palantir defends its NHS data contracts amid scrutiny, emphasizing its role in integrating fragmented healthcare systems and ensuring data security.
fromPopular Science
3 days ago

How to stop your smart TV from tracking you

Smart TVs are capable of tracking user data, including viewing habits and app usage, which can lead to personalized advertising and content recommendations. Users may prefer to limit this tracking to protect their privacy.
Privacy technologies
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

BrowserGate: Claims of LinkedIn 'Spying' Clash With Security Research Findings

LinkedIn allegedly scans users' computers to collect data on browser extensions, raising concerns about corporate espionage.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
19 hours ago

Organizations Warned of Exploited Windows, Adobe Acrobat Vulnerabilities

CISA expanded its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog with seven new vulnerabilities, including critical Windows and Adobe flaws.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Your tech support company runs scams. Stop-or disguise with more fraud?

Tech Live Connect processed fraudulent charges using real customer data, including names and addresses, to make the charges appear legitimate and maintain a low chargeback ratio.
Privacy professionals
Privacy technologies
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Google Rolls Out DBSC in Chrome 146 to Block Session Theft on Windows

Google's Device Bound Session Credentials enhance security for Chrome users by tying authentication sessions to specific devices, combating session theft.
#ransomware
#phishing
Information security
fromTechzine Global
18 hours ago

Attackers are targeting developers via Slack and Google Sites

A targeted phishing campaign exploits trust in the open-source community, tricking developers into providing credentials and installing malicious software.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
18 hours ago

Attackers are targeting developers via Slack and Google Sites

A targeted phishing campaign exploits trust in the open-source community, tricking developers into providing credentials and installing malicious software.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Privacy professionals
fromFuturism
1 day ago

Huge Group of Experts Warns Meta That Its Pervert Glasses Will Enable Terrible Crimes

Meta's Ray-Ban AI glasses face backlash for privacy violations and plans for facial recognition technology, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
#malware
Privacy professionals
fromMail Online
1 day ago

Warning to iPhone users over iCloud storage scam exposing bank details

A new email scam targets iPhone users, posing as iCloud notifications to steal personal and banking information.
#wordpress
Information security
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago

Someone planted backdoors in dozens of WordPress plugins used in thousands of websites | TechCrunch

Dozens of WordPress plugins were compromised by a backdoor, distributing malicious code after a change in ownership of the plugin maker.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Hackers Targeting Ninja Forms Vulnerability That Exposes WordPress Sites to Takeover

A critical vulnerability in Ninja Forms allows file uploads that could lead to remote code execution on affected websites.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
9 hours ago

Someone planted backdoors in dozens of WordPress plugins used in thousands of websites | TechCrunch

Dozens of WordPress plugins were compromised by a backdoor, distributing malicious code after a change in ownership of the plugin maker.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
6 days ago

Hackers Targeting Ninja Forms Vulnerability That Exposes WordPress Sites to Takeover

A critical vulnerability in Ninja Forms allows file uploads that could lead to remote code execution on affected websites.
Privacy professionals
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This iPhone trick lets you use ChatGPT without the privacy risks

Using AI chatbots poses risks to privacy and data security, but Siri can help mask identity when accessing ChatGPT on iPhones.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
17 hours ago

Analysis of 216M Security Findings Shows a 4x Increase In Critical Risk (2026 Report)

Critical risk findings surged by nearly 400% amid a 52% increase in raw alert volume, driven by AI-assisted development.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Men Are Buying Hacking Tools to Use Against Their Wives and Friends

Telegram groups facilitate the sale of hacking and surveillance services, promoting abusive content targeting women and girls.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Adobe patches vulnerability that steals data via PDFs

A sophisticated attack exploits a vulnerability in Adobe Reader via malicious PDF files to gather sensitive information and potentially execute arbitrary code.
Information security
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

FBI announces takedown of phishing operation that targeted thousands of victims | TechCrunch

The FBI dismantled a global phishing operation, W3LL, targeting over 17,000 victims and facilitating over $20 million in fraud.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 days ago

Hack-for-hire group caught targeting Android devices and iCloud backups | TechCrunch

A hack-for-hire group is targeting journalists and officials in the Middle East and North Africa using phishing and spyware tactics.
Privacy technologies
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

5 telltale signs that your phone has been compromised (and how to combat them)

Phone hacking can be detected through signs like battery drain, slow performance, unfamiliar logins, and reduced storage space.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Ransomware scum, other crims exploit 4 old Microsoft bugs

Four Microsoft vulnerabilities are actively exploited, including one from 2012, prompting CISA to urge federal agencies to patch them within two weeks.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

JanelaRAT Malware Targets Latin American Banks with 14,739 Attacks in Brazil in 2025

JanelaRAT malware targets financial institutions in Latin America, stealing sensitive data and employing advanced infection techniques.
#android
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed

A critical flaw in the EngageLab SDK allowed malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions, affecting over 50 million Android users.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Android trojan linked to Cambodia following anomalous DNS spike

A banking Trojan operating from Cambodia registers 35 new domains monthly, targeting users in 21 countries and exploiting fake apps for fraud.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
4 days ago

Microsoft: Third-Party Android Vulnerability Leaves Over 50M Users Exposed

A critical flaw in the EngageLab SDK allowed malicious apps to exploit trusted permissions, affecting over 50 million Android users.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago

Android trojan linked to Cambodia following anomalous DNS spike

A banking Trojan operating from Cambodia registers 35 new domains monthly, targeting users in 21 countries and exploiting fake apps for fraud.
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Hungary officials used weak passwords exposed in breach dump

An investigation by Bellingcat has uncovered close to 800 Hungarian government email and password pairings circulating in breach dumps, cutting across nearly every major ministry, from defense and foreign affairs to finance.
Information security
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
4 days ago

Browser Extensions Are the New AI Consumption Channel That No One Is Talking About

AI browser extensions pose significant security risks, often overlooked, with vulnerabilities and access that can compromise enterprise networks.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Critical Marimo Flaw Exploited Hours After Public Disclosure

A critical vulnerability in Marimo was exploited within hours of its public disclosure, allowing unauthenticated remote code execution.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
5 days ago

EngageLab SDK Flaw Exposed 50M Android Users, Including 30M Crypto Wallets

A security vulnerability in EngageLab SDK could have exposed millions of cryptocurrency wallet users to unauthorized data access.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

The Hidden Cost of Recurring Credential Incidents

Credential incidents cause significant operational costs and disruptions, impacting IT teams and overall business productivity beyond just breach prevention.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Security boffins harvest bumper crop of API keys from web

Almost 2,000 API credentials were found exposed on 10,000 webpages, posing significant security risks to organizations and critical infrastructure.
fromZDNET
2 months ago

This new 'sleeperware' doesn't set off alarms or crash your system - it sneaks in and waits

In its annual Red Report, a body of research that analyzes real-world attacker techniques using large-scale attack simulation data, Picus Labs warns cybersecurity professionals that threat actors are rapidly shifting away from ransomware encryption to parasitic "sleeperware" extortion as their means to loot organizations for millions of dollars per attack. Released today and now in its sixth year, the 278-page Red Report gets its name from Picus-organized cybersecurity exercises that take the perspective of the attacker's team, otherwise known as the "red team."
Information security
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Phone acting weird? 5 red flags that could point to hackers

Your mobile phone is a treasure trove of personal and confidential information. That's why it's a prime target for hackers who want to compromise or steal your data. Through malicious apps and websites, phishing attacks, and other threats, an attacker can gain control of your device through spyware. But how can you tell if your phone has been hacked or tapped?
Information security
Information security
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Exclusive: Hacktivist scrapes over 500,000 stalkerware customers' payment records

More than 536,000 customer payment records from Struktura's stalkerware services were scraped, exposing emails, partial card details, and purchased surveillance app subscriptions.
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