A Chinese national living in Texas was sentenced on Thursday to four years in prison and three years of supervised release for installing malicious code on his former employer’s systems, including a “kill switch” that locked workers out when his account was disabled. Davis Lu — a 55-year-old man residing …
Read More »Ethernet vs Wi-Fi security comparison reveals surprising results for home users seeking protection
We spend so much time online that how we connect to the internet has become almost as important as the devices we use. Most people never give it a second thought. They connect their computer to Wi-Fi, type in a password and get on with their day. But if you …
Read More »Protect yourself from sneaky web injection scams
You’re checking your financial account online, moving money or paying bills, when suddenly a pop-up appears. It looks exactly like your bank’s page, complete with logo and branding, but asks for details you’ve already provided. Would you know what to do? This is the kind of situation Kent recently faced. …
Read More »Update Chrome now: Google patches new zero-day threat
Google has released an urgent update for its Chrome browser to fix a newly discovered zero-day security flaw that hackers are already exploiting. This is the sixth zero-day Chrome has faced this year, highlighting just how quickly attackers move to take advantage of these hidden weaknesses. Because zero-day threats strike …
Read More »How to spot and stop AI phishing scams
Artificial intelligence can do a lot for us. Need to draft an email? AI has you covered. Looking for a better job? AI can help with that, too. It can even boost our health and fitness. Some tools, like AI-powered exoskeletons, can lighten heavy loads and improve performance. But it’s …
Read More »Don't fall for fake settlement sites that steal your data
Sometimes, data breaches result in more than just free credit monitoring. Recently, Facebook began paying out its $725 million settlement, and AT&T is preparing to distribute $177 million. Those payouts caught scammers’ attention. Now, fake settlement claim emails and websites are flooding inboxes. They look convincing, but behind the plain …
Read More »How malicious party invites target your inbox
Cybercriminals are getting sneakier, and one of their latest tricks is using fake invitation emails that look like they’re coming from legitimate services. They promise you an “exclusive invite” or ask you to download and install something before you can see the details. If you’re not careful, that simple click …
Read More »Discord confirms vendor breach exposed user IDs in ransom plot
In 2025, it feels like cybercriminals are winning while the world’s biggest data hoarders are losing. One by one, global giants are admitting they’ve been breached, from tech powerhouses like Google to insurance leaders such as Allianz and Farmers and even luxury brands like Dior. The latest company to report …
Read More »China accuses US of yearslong cyberattack on national time service
China’s spy agency accused the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of hacking its national time service, alleging a yearslong cyberespionage campaign that targeted the system keeping official Beijing Time — a backbone for China’s telecommunications, finance and defense sectors. The Ministry of State Security claimed the NSA began the operation …
Read More »AI flaw leaked Gmail data before OpenAI patch
A new cybersecurity warning reveals how hackers briefly weaponized ChatGPT’s Deep Research tool. The attack, called ShadowLeak, allowed them to steal Gmail data through a single invisible prompt — no clicks, no downloads and no user action required. Researchers at Radware discovered the zero-click vulnerability in June 2025. OpenAI patched …
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