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ShinyHunters Hits the FBI, Fake LastPass Installers, and a $459M Google Fine: This Week's Cybersecurity Chaos
Come for ShinyHunters extorting rival hackers and breaching the FBI, stay for Google's $459M GDPR fine. Plus, is your VPN blocking which sites you can see?
How Did AI Send 1M Scams in 3 Days? 7 Brutal Security Stories Making Headlines This Week
Microsoft tracked an AI-powered phishing wave that hit 1 million inboxes in 72 hours. Plus, hijacked streaming accounts, fake security apps, and the passkey flaw you need to know.
A Meta Exec's 150-Porn-Downloads-a-Day Habit, a 23-Year Botnet Bust, and $1M Phone Unlocks
From a tech executive caught torrenting on company Wi-Fi to a massive international takedown and shocking survey data, here's what went down in cybersecurity this week.
WhatsApp and Signal Are Secretly Exposing Your Location and It's Impossible to Fix
A fundamental flaw in delivery receipts lets anyone trace your location and daily habits using a single text you never even have to open.
SpaceX AI Weaponized, 153K Driver's Licenses Leaked, and GTA 6 Subpoenas: This Week's Security Scandals
What happens when Russian hackers trick SpaceX's AI into bypassing its own security? Your weekly cybersecurity debrief is here.
Don't Click the GTA 6 Demo, Don't Trust the Flirty DM: This Week's Cybersecurity Survival Guide
Between fake game betas, flirtatious AI scammers, and rogue car displays, staying safe online took a lot of extra effort this week.
GTA 6 Leaks, The Odyssey Malware, and Water Grid Attacks: This Week in Cybersecurity
Whether it's hackers trying to cash in on hype, hidden info-stealers in fake torrents, or state actors targeting critical utilities, cyber threats are escalating fast.
This Free Tool Reveals Every Creepy Secret ChatGPT Knows About You
You never told ChatGPT where you live or what you do, but it already figured it out. Here's how to see its hidden file on you for free.
Think Your Mac and Cloud Apps Are Safe? These Crypto Wallet and ChatGPT Hacks Prove Otherwise
This week in cybersecurity: Experts expose critical vulnerabilities across macOS, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Defender—proving no platform is entirely bulletproof.
I Stopped Using Face ID. Here's Why You Should Too
Face ID and fingerprints are convenient, but law enforcement can bypass them much more easily than a passcode. Here's why you should go back to basics to improve your privacy and security.
Warning: Your Old Browser Extensions May Be Secretly Exposing Your Data
A bad browser extension can be a security nightmare. If it's been hijacked by a bad actor, your personal data may be at risk. Here's how to nuke the add-ons you're no longer using.
From Black Hat to the White House: The Scariest Cyber News You Missed This Week
From Las Vegas keynotes to government dragnet revelations, inside the chaotic week that proved no AI, inbox, or stored password is truly safe.
What Happens When AI Clones Your Face? Inside the Terrifying Rise of Digital Doppelgängers
When AI copycats steal real creators' faces and content, social platforms do little to help. I spoke with victimized creators and legal experts to figure out how we can actually protect ourselves, and what will make platforms like Instagram and YouTube take the problem seriously.
Your Phone Is Watching You After Calls (And 5 Other Terrifying Cyber Threats This Week)
Your apps are abusing permissions, hackers are hijacking Windows desktops, and AI copycats are rampant. Welcome to the busiest—and scariest—week in cybersecurity ahead of Black Hat.
Can You Erase Your Digital Footprint? Probably Not, But You Can Do This
Whether it's your inbox or your physical mailbox, data brokers are likely the reason it's full of junk you don't want. Here's how to reduce your exposure.
Hugging Face Was the Biggest Hack by Far This Week, But It Wasn't the Only One
It's been another busy week in cybersecurity: AIs are autonomously attacking each other. A Gemini exploit lets anyone bypass your Android lock screen. And healthcare gets hit again.
This Week in Hacks: 7M Driver's Licenses Stolen, Japanese Taxis Halted, US Military Phones Targeted
It's been a busy week in cybersecurity. And it's only going to get worse as agentic AI starts to do most of the heavy lifting for bad actors.
Windows Is Tracking You? What You Missed in Cybersecurity This Week
Windows can link your PC to your activity, AI agents are sending crypto to scammers, and a router backdoor has no fix. Here's what you need to know this week.
This Week in Cybersecurity: Signal Drama, Meta Backlash, and a Million Exposed Passports
Your privacy took several hits this week—from Meta's latest changes to exposed passports and an Apple email leak. Here's what you need to know.
6 Easy Ways to Stop Companies From Tracking You
The less data companies collect about you, the less they can share, sell, or lose in a breach. Start protecting your privacy with these simple steps.
