Authorities bust multi-million message SMS fraud and 730 million call VoIP scam in Thailand
The scale and technological sophistication of the scam is staggering
Cybercriminals are using Spotify to spread spam and pirated software
They utilize search engine optimization techniques
Novel Russian hacking method daisy chains Wi-Fi networks to reach intended target
Cybersecurity experts think the attack will become more prevalent
New rules bring PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay under federal oversight
Big Tech and other large payment services will need to behave, or else...
Apple fixed two zero-day vulnerabilities weaponized against Intel-based macOS systems
The updates are available for non-x86 PC systems and devices as well
D-Link won't patch its older VPN routers, leaving critical vulnerability unaddressed
Instead, it is offering a 20% discount on a newer model
A hot potato: D-Link is strongly recommending that users of its older VPN routers replace the devices following the discovery of a serious remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability. As the models have reached their end of life and end of support dates, they won't be patched to protect against the flaw.
Microsoft introduces Windows "Quick Machine Recovery" to prevent another CrowdStrike-like incident
Microsoft doubles down on Windows security with transformative updates and new recovery features
Malicious Android app masquerades as Swiss weather service, delivered via snail mail
A factory reset is recommended for infected devices
Gmail may soon receive "email alias" feature to combat unsolicited mail
For now, the option is still hidden within Google's latest Android code
US officials confirm Chinese hackers had access to law enforcement wiretap systems for months
The group is a splinter of a larger state-backed hacking collective known as Typhoon
Google Pixel phones get scam detection powered by on-device AI
A great security feature... if you're cool with Google eavesdropping on your calls
Easy to guess, hard to believe: America's most common passwords
Old habits die hard
FBI raids Polymarket CEO's apartment, seizes his phone after platform predicted easy Trump win
"Grand political theater at its worst"
National Guard leaker receives 15-year prison term after sharing military secrets on Discord
Sentence comes after a plea deal copping to six counts of espionage
Biden Administration to support the UN convention against cybercrime sponsored by autocratic nations
A hot potato: A controversial proposal to strengthen international cooperation against cybercrime has gained US support. The Biden Administration is interested in signing the treaty, while politicians are still warning about its potential for misuse and human rights abuse.
D-Link will not fix a critical vulnerability in discontinued NAS devices
A security risk for thousands of internet-connected devices
Apple's new "inactivity reboot" in iOS 18.1 frustrates law enforcement's access to iPhones
The new feature is designed to make iPhones less attractive to thieves
Roblox responds to safety concerns with new restrictions for under-13s
New guidelines limit social hangouts and unrated material from popular platform
FBI alerts tech companies of forged subpoenas used by data-stealing hackers
Cybercriminals are leveraging fake law enforcement requests to access user data
Canada bans TikTok from operating in the country, but using the app is a personal choice
Canadian government orders TikTok to close offices over security concerns
Bread over Bitcoin? Hacking group asks for $125,000 ransom to be paid in baguettes
Carbs are the new crypto
CrowdStrike part 2 crashes Microsoft Office on Windows 11 24H2
Luckily, the problem hasn't crashed millions of computers worldwide
Android malware intercepts calls to banks, redirecting victims to fraudulent numbers
"FakeCall" variants have many new sophisticated features
Hacked TP-Link routers at center of massive botnet used to attack Azure customers
The network is probably still operational and likely acquiring new infrastructure