Google has successfully dismantled a major text scam operation that targeted Americans with fake E-ZPass and USPS messages. The company filed suit against the “Smishing Triad” group on Wednesday, effectively shutting down their Lighthouse phishing kit. This represents a significant victory in the on
X is experiencing widespread login failures affecting millions of users. The outage appears related to the platform’s transition away from Twitter.com and security key requirements. Users are receiving YubiKey error messages when attempting to access their accounts.
Researchers at Université de Montréal have created an AI model that can detect incel rhetoric with nearly 80% accuracy. The study reveals where these communities migrated after Reddit’s 2017 ban and what vocabulary they use. This breakthrough could help platforms identify dangerous misogynistic cont
Google is taking legal action against a Chinese hacking group that sells phishing software used in massive SMS scams. The operation allegedly stole $1 billion from victims across 121 countries using fake websites impersonating trusted brands.
Researchers have developed measurement protection quantum key distribution that works in moving environments. This eliminates the need for constant recalibration when channel conditions change, making satellite quantum communication finally practical.
China’s cybersecurity agency alleges the US stole 127,272 bitcoin in 2020 from a mining operator. The bizarre claim ignores the wallet owner’s indictment for running forced labor scam compounds in Cambodia.
UK authorities have jailed Chinese “cryptoqueen” Zhimin Qian for nearly 12 years after seizing 61,000 Bitcoin worth $6.6 billion. The businesswoman ran a pyramid scheme that defrauded over 128,000 people between 2014 and 2017, then lived an extravagant lifestyle across Europe.
The controversial spyware maker NSO Group has new owners and leadership aiming for the US market. But existing bans and documented abuses create significant obstacles to their American ambitions.
Elder fraud losses surged to $4.9 billion in 2024, with scammers using AI-generated voices and personal data from online sources. The FBI reports investment scams topped losses at $1.8 billion, while phishing grew 700% year-over-year. Experts say the surveillance economy itself fuels these targeted
The OWASP Top 10 for 2025 reveals broken access control still dominates application security risks. New categories address AI prompt injection and supply chain failures, while security misconfiguration climbs to second place. The update reflects evolving threats but suggests fundamental security cha
