Information Security News Blog
Microsoft is introducing an additional layer of protection in its Edge browser to defend users against scareware scams—malicious webpages that mimic system virus alerts and urge victims to call a so-called “support hotline.” The...
The Australian government has issued a warning about active cyberattacks targeting unprotected Cisco IOS XE devices used across corporate and government networks. According to the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), attackers continue to infect routers...
Google DeepMind’s research division has announced the launch of the AI for Math Initiative, an ambitious global program uniting the world’s leading scientific institutions to collaborate on mathematical discovery through artificial intelligence. The project’s...
For over a year, programmer Harishankar Narayanan had been using his iLife A11 robot vacuum without incident—until he noticed that the device was constantly transmitting data to servers in China. When he attempted to...
KDE Plasma 6.5 has become one of the most significant updates in recent years for Linux users. The developers describe this release as a “turning point,” believing the system is now ready to move beyond...
In September and October, researchers at Arctic Wolf Labs uncovered a new wave of cyber-espionage targeting the diplomatic institutions of Hungary and Belgium. According to their findings, the campaign was orchestrated by the Chinese...
The American company Ribbon Communications has reported a major cyberattack on a telecommunications network that compromised both its internal systems and client infrastructure. Investigations revealed that the intruders had infiltrated the network as early...
A coalition of more than thirty human rights, consumer protection, and child advocacy organizations has urged the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to halt Meta’s initiative that would allow the company to use private...
A researcher operating under the handle rogueFed covertly joined a closed online briefing hosted by Cellebrite and leaked materials revealing which Google Pixel models are susceptible to extraction with the company’s tools. The disclosure—surfacing...
Hacktivists have infiltrated Canada’s critical infrastructure systems, altering control parameters across several facilities — actions that authorities warn could have led to dangerous consequences. The incident marks yet another example of cyberattacks carried out...
Several U.S. government agencies have expressed support for a Commerce Department initiative exploring a potential ban on TP-Link devices, according to The Washington Post, which cites sources familiar with the internal discussions. Among them...
Google has released new data detailing the performance of Android’s built-in protection systems designed to combat fraudulent calls and messages. According to the company, these safeguards block over 10 billion suspicious contacts every month,...