Hackers

Tech 1 day ago

3,000+ YouTube videos deliver malware disguised as free software

YouTube's Ghost Network spreads information-stealing malware through thousands of fake videos offering cracked software, using compromised accounts and fake engagement.

Hackers 2 days ago

Hackers target online stores with new attack

SessionReaper vulnerability hits Magento and Adobe Commerce stores, compromising 250+ sites in one day. Hackers steal data and hijack shopping sessions.

Email 3 days ago

University of Pennsylvania investigating vulgar emails sent from school account blasting 'woke' institution

University of Pennsylvania hit by fake email attack with vulgar messages sent to campus community. School confirms its security team is investigating.

Microsoft 4 days ago

Windows 10 users face ransomware nightmare as Microsoft support ends in 2025 worldwide

Microsoft warns Windows 10 users face serious security risks as 90% of ransomware attacks target unsupported systems. Learn why upgrading to Windows 11 is crucial.

Cybercrime 5 days ago

183 million email passwords leaked: Check yours now

Cybersecurity experts warn about one of the largest credential compilations ever found, urging users to check "Have I Been Pwned" and change passwords immediately.

Tech October 28

5 social media safety tips to protect your privacy online

Kurt Knutsson's guide covers social media privacy protection through location settings, account privacy controls and two-factor authentication to prevent scams and data breaches.

Cybercrime October 25

Payroll scam hits US universities as phishing wave tricks staff

Microsoft reports Storm-2657 cybercriminals sent phishing emails to 6,000 addresses at 25 universities to steal payroll credentials and redirect funds.

Android October 23

Delete the fake VPN app stealing Android users' money

Cleafy researchers discover fake VPN streaming app Mobdro Pro that installs Klopatra banking Trojan, giving attackers full control over Android devices.

China October 21

China accuses US of yearslong cyberattack on national time service

Chinese intelligence claims NSA hackers infiltrated Beijing's time service center for years using 42 specialized cyber weapons.

Artificial Intelligence October 20

AI girlfriend apps leak millions of private chats

Chattee Chat and GiMe Chat exposed intimate conversations and photos, revealing users spent up to $18,000 on AI companions before the breach.

Cybercrime October 19

Discord confirms vendor breach exposed user IDs in ransom plot

Third-party security breach at Discord exposes sensitive user information including government IDs, highlighting cybersecurity risks from external service providers.

Cybercrime October 18

AI flaw leaked Gmail data before OpenAI patch

Cybersecurity experts warn about a ShadowLeak vulnerability that weaponized ChatGPT's Deep Research agent to steal personal data from Gmail accounts through hidden commands.

Tech October 17

Former Google CEO warns AI systems can be hacked to become extremely dangerous weapons

Eric Schmidt alerts that hackers can reverse-engineer AI models to bypass safety measures, citing examples like the jailbroken ChatGPT variant called DAN.

Microsoft October 17

Microsoft sounds alarm as hackers turn Teams platform into 'real-world dangers' for users

Cybercriminals exploit Microsoft Teams through impersonation, malicious links and fake profiles to gather intel and deliver ransomware to personal and work devices.

Cybercrime October 14

How to spot and stop AI phishing scams

AI phishing scams now use voice cloning and deepfake technology to trick victims, but Kurt "CyberGuy" Knutsson reveals warning signs to watch for.

How To Tech October 12

Ethernet vs Wi-Fi security comparison reveals surprising results for home users seeking protection

Expert analysis reveals whether wired Ethernet or wireless Wi-Fi connections are safer for home internet use, plus practical steps to secure your network from attackers.

Cybercrime October 10

Hackers leak children’s data in major nursery breach

Hacker group Radiant stole data from 8,000 children at Kido nursery chain, demanding ransom and directly contacting parents with intimidation tactics.

Tech October 9

Scammers now impersonate coworkers, steal email threads in convincing phishing attacks

Work email scams are becoming harder to detect as criminals use AI and spoofed addresses to trick employees into opening malicious attachments and links.

Jeep October 8

Jeep and Chrysler parent Stellantis confirms data breach

Automotive giant Stellantis becomes latest victim of widespread Salesforce breaches affecting companies like Google, Cisco and Adidas this year.

Cybercrime October 3

Meta account suspension scam hides FileFix malware

New FileFix attack tricks Facebook and Instagram users into running malicious PowerShell commands disguised as Meta account maintenance to deploy StealC infostealer.

Hackers October 2

Update Chrome now: Google patches new zero-day threat

Chrome faces its sixth zero-day attack in 2025 as Google patches critical V8 engine flaw CVE-2025-10585 discovered by Threat Analysis Group.

Cybercrime October 1

Inside a scammer’s day and how they target you

Personal data from public records and data brokers helps scammers create tailored scam stories, making their calls and emails more believable to potential victims.

Cybercrime September 25

Top 5 overpayment scams to avoid

Five common overpayment scams use fake checks and third-party payment requests to steal money from unsuspecting victims across various scenarios.

Cybercrime September 24

How retirees can stop fake debt collector scams

Scammers exploit retirees' trust and assets through fake debt collection calls, but proper verification methods and reporting can stop these fraudulent schemes.

Security September 21

Why iPhone users are the new prime scam targets

Research shows iPhone owners' overconfidence in Apple security makes them easier targets for cybercriminals compared to Android users who take more precautions.

Artificial Intelligence September 20

How AI browsers open the door to new scams

AI browsers from Microsoft, OpenAI and Perplexity can fall for scams faster than humans, completing fraudulent purchases and clicking malicious links without verification.

Cybercrime September 13

Hacker exploits AI chatbot in cybercrime spree

Anthropic investigates alarming AI abuse case where hacker automated entire cybercrime campaign using Claude, stealing sensitive data from defense and healthcare firms.

Tech September 12

Shamos malware tricks Mac users with fake fixes

Cybercriminals use fake troubleshooting websites to trick Mac users into running terminal commands that install Shamos malware through ClickFix tactics.

Cybercrime September 6

Columbia University data breach hits 870,000 people

A Columbia University breach exposed names, Social Security numbers and academic records of nearly 869,000 people, with notifications beginning in August.

Wifi September 4

Don't use your home Wi-Fi before fixing certain security risks

Protect your home network by enabling proper encryption, creating strong passwords, checking connected devices and using VPN and antivirus software.