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Beware of Your USB-C Cable: A Study Reveals That It’s Become Hackers’ New Favorite Weapon

Security

iPhones are currently facing a potential cybersecurity threat.

FBI Says Man Who Hacked SEC’s X Account Conducted a Search Asking, ‘What Are the Signs That the FBI Is After You'

Security

The FBI arrested 25-year-old Eric Council Jr., who is accused of stealing the identity of someone who had access to the SEC’s account using a SIM swamp.

China and Iran Have Crossed a Red Line: They’re Using ChatGPT to Create Malware and Carry Out Phishing Attacks

Security

Over the past few weeks, OpenAI has identified more than 20 cyberattacks orchestrated using ChatGPT and other LLMs.

More Than 50 Million Windows Users Face Security Risks Because They’re Using Outdated Versions of the Operating System

Security

Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows XP are unprotected. Windows 10 will soon be, too.

Kaspersky Installs a New Antivirus Software on Its Users’ Computers Without Warning

Security

Having someone uninstall and install things on your PC without asking is certainly disturbing.

Cybercriminals Are Using a New Method to Steal Google Passwords: Full-Screen Mode

Security

They use malware that forces kiosk mode in Google Chrome, displaying a fake login screen.

It Wasn’t a Pager Battery Issue but Rather a Dangerous German Explosive That Led to Israel’s Bloodiest ‘Cyber Attack’ in History

Security

This is how the Mossad intercepted thousands of pagers and was able to detonate them remotely.

Larry Ellison Believes That ‘Big Brother’ and Mass Video Surveillance With AI Are Imminent. It’s a Good Thing, He Says

Privacy

Big Brother is watching you.

An Increasing Number of North Korean Spies Are Carrying Out Remote Work for U.S. Companies to Finance Their Nuclear Weapons

Security

These spies operate from China, using stolen identities to connect to the companies that employ them. They access sensitive information in support of North Korea’s nuclear weapons program.