5 Innocent-Looking Files You Should Never Open From Strangers
A file that looks like a normal document, image, or shortcut can sometimes hide malware. Here are five types of files you should think twice about opening when they come from someone you don't know.
Berlin Refuses Hackers’ Ransom as Data Theft Expands
Berlin has confirmed it is facing an extortion attempt after hackers compromised its state administrative network, while forensic investigators continue examining additional data exfiltration.
UK Man Jailed 6.5 Years for Running £980,000 Illegal IPTV Service
A 68-year-old man in the U.K. has been sentenced to 6.5 years in prison after operating an illegal IPTV service that generated nearly £1 million and used 80 servers to distribute pirated broadcasts
Critical GiveWP WordPress Flaw Lets Hackers Execute Commands Remotely
A maximum-severity GiveWP vulnerability affects versions through 4.16.7.1 and could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable WordPress servers.
Why Is CAPTCHA So Hard? The Hidden Technology Behind “I’m Not a Robot”
You click “I’m not a robot,” select every traffic light, and somehow CAPTCHA still says you failed. But why? Here’s what is really happening behind those annoying tests—and why they have become so difficult.
19 Chrome and Edge Extensions Found Stealing Crypto Wallet Secrets
A long-running campaign has compromised 19 browser extensions with cryptocurrency-draining and data-stealing capabilities, potentially affecting thousands of users.
Tim Cook Announces Apple Donation for Nepal-Tibet Flood Relief
Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced that the company will contribute to relief and rebuilding efforts following devastating floods and mudslides along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Critical cPanel Flaw Could Let Attackers Execute Code as Root
cPanel has released security updates for a critical vulnerability affecting domain parking and addon domains that could allow attackers to create arbitrary files and ultimately execute code as root.
YouTube Adds Amazon Shopping Links for Eligible Creators
YouTube has expanded its Shopping Affiliate Program with Amazon, allowing eligible U.S. creators to tag Amazon products directly in their content and earn a share of qualifying sales.
ChatGPT Adds an Option to Save Temporary Chats
ChatGPT has added a new option that allows users to save temporary chats, while temporary conversations can also use existing memories, custom instructions, and plugins.
Rockstar Releases Nearly 27-Minute Extended Look at GTA VI
Rockstar Games has officially released its long-awaited extended look at Grand Theft Auto VI, offering nearly 27 minutes of footage captured entirely from the PS5 version.
How to Find Vulnerable WordPress Plugins on Your Website
A vulnerable WordPress plugin can give attackers a way into your website. Learn how to check your installed plugins for known security issues and what to do when you find one.
OpenAI Starts Showing Ads on ChatGPT Free and Go Plans in India
OpenAI has begun rolling out advertisements on ChatGPT’s Free and Go plans in India, targeting one of its largest user markets as the company looks to expand its advertising business and strengthen revenue.
Xiaomi’s New Redmi Phone Packs a Huge 9,210mAh Battery
Xiaomi’s new Redmi Note 17 Pro Max packs a 9,210mAh silicon-carbon battery and promises up to three days of use on a single charge.
Brazil Sues Discord for $97M Over Child Safety Failures
Excerpt: Brazil has filed a $97 million lawsuit against Discord, alleging the platform failed to meet legal requirements designed to protect children and teenagers online.
Critical Avada WordPress Flaw Enables Zero-Click Remote Code Execution
A critical Avada WordPress vulnerability rated 9.8 allows unauthenticated attackers to chain six security flaws and execute arbitrary PHP code on affected websites.
Meta Agrees to Up to $18 Billion Settlement Over Teen Safety Claims
Meta has agreed to a proposed settlement worth up to $18 billion over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were designed to encourage compulsive use among children and teens.
FBI Seizes Domains Used in China-Backed Cyberattacks on US Targets
The FBI has seized domains tied to a large botnet allegedly operated for Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeting US government agencies and other organizations.
Flipboard Acquires Graze to Build a Privacy-Focused Social Web Ad Business
Flipboard has acquired Graze as it expands its push into the open social web, giving feed creators a way to earn money through privacy-focused contextual advertising.
OpenAI Reveals How Its AI Agents Escaped Testing and Hacked Hugging Face
OpenAI's new investigation reveals how AI agents escaped a testing environment, exploited a zero-day vulnerability and coordinated to breach Hugging Face while attempting to manipulate their own evaluation.
