A massive leak from Chinese cybersecurity firm Knownsec has exposed state-backed hacking tools targeting over 20 countries. The documents reveal sophisticated attacks including malicious power banks and Android surveillance capabilities. The breach provides unprecedented insight into China’s cyber o
The Louvre used “LOUVRE” as its video surveillance password and ran Windows 2000 systems years after support ended. Meanwhile, CISA is laying off staff despite court orders, and China is executing cyber scam operators.
A commercial-grade spyware called Landfall secretly recorded conversations and tracked locations of Samsung Galaxy users in the Middle East. Attackers exploited a critical vulnerability in Samsung’s image processing library through malicious DNG files sent via WhatsApp.
Three of the world’s largest tech companies have abandoned their practice of publishing annual diversity reports. This move comes after a decade of pressure from civil rights groups to be more transparent about workforce demographics. The decision could obscure the impact of recent political shifts
Apple is pushing back hard against new European Commission investigations into its App Store. The company claims EU regulations are creating contradictory requirements that undermine user safety. This represents the latest escalation in Apple’s ongoing battle with European regulators.
X has begun suspending accounts using third-party extensions like OldTweetDeck that replicate the original free functionality. The crackdown appears to target users avoiding the paid X Premium subscription that now includes TweetDeck. Suspensions have been widespread and indiscriminate across accoun
WhatsApp is developing a one-tap security feature that bundles multiple privacy settings together. The “Strict account settings” option will block unknown media, silence spam calls, and enable two-step verification automatically. It’s designed for users at risk of cyberattacks who want maximum prote
The controversial Neon app that pays users to record phone calls for AI training has quietly returned to app stores. The biggest change? It now only records calls between Neon users, potentially addressing earlier legal concerns about consent.
While TikTok appears safe for now, the Trump administration is aggressively pursuing bans against other Chinese tech giants. DJI drones face a December 23, 2025 cutoff, and TP-Link routers could be next. American companies are positioning to benefit from the crackdown.
Cybersecurity researchers have identified six Android apps that secretly record conversations and extract messages from WhatsApp and Signal. The apps used VajraSpy malware and were primarily targeting users in India and Pakistan. While only downloaded around 1,400 times, they highlight ongoing secur
