The modified Signal app used by Mike Waltz was reportedly hacked
The modified Signal app used by Mike Waltz was reportedly hacked A hacker has obtained direct messages and contact information from TeleMessage, the Israeli software company that offers modified versions of Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram, and other apps to the US government, according to a report from 404Media. Last week, a photo of former National Security […]
Microsoft goes passwordless by default on new accounts
Microsoft goes passwordless by default on new accounts After supporting passwordless Windows logins for years and even allowing users to delete passwords from their accounts, Microsoft is making its biggest move yet towards a future with no passwords. Now it will ask people signing up for new accounts to only use more secure methods like […]
France accuses Russia of a decade’s worth of high-profile cyberattacks
France accuses Russia of a decade's worth of high-profile cyberattacks France accuses Russia of a decade’s worth of high-profile cyberattacks France’s President Emmanuel Macron attends a meeting with representatives of the sectors affected by US tariffs, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on April 3, 2025. | Image: MOHAMMED BADRA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images In an […]
AirPlay security flaws could help hackers spread malware on your network
AirPlay security flaws could help hackers spread malware on your network Cybersecurity firm Oligo has detailed a set of vulnerabilities its researchers found in Apple’s AirPlay protocol and software development kit that could serve as a point of entry to infect other devices on your network, Wired reports. Oligo’s researchers refer to the vulnerabilities and […]
WhatsApp now lets you block people from exporting your entire chat history
WhatsApp now lets you block people from exporting your entire chat history WhatsApp is launching a new “Advanced Chat Privacy” feature that aims to prevent people from taking conversations outside the app. When the setting is turned on, you can block others from exporting your chat history and automatically downloading photos and videos sent in […]
Beware of this sneaky Google phishing scam
Beware of this sneaky Google phishing scam Attackers are sending phishing emails that appear to be from “no-reply@google.com,” presented as an urgent subpoena alert about “law enforcement” seeking information from the target’s Google Account. Bleeping Computer reports that the scam utilizes Google’s “Sites” web-building app to create realistic-looking phishing websites and emails that aim to […]
The CVE program for tracking security flaws is about to lose federal funding
The CVE program for tracking security flaws is about to lose federal funding Funding is about to run out for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) program – a system used by major companies like Microsoft, Google, Apple, Intel, and AMD to identify and track publicly disclosed cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The program helps engineers identify how […]
4chan’s ‘cesspool of the internet’ is down after apparently being hacked
4chan's 'cesspool of the internet' is down after apparently being hacked 4chan’s ‘cesspool of the internet’ is down after apparently being hacked 4chan appears to be down following a major hack that reportedly exposed its source code. A user on a competing messaging board claimed responsibility for the attack on Monday night and claimed to […]
Android phones will soon reboot if they’re locked for a few days
Android phones will soon reboot if they're locked for a few days Android phones will soon reboot if they’re locked for a few days Android is launching a new security feature that will force devices to reboot themselves if you haven’t unlocked them for a while, making it harder for other people to access the […]
Hertz says hackers stole customer credit card and driver’s license data
Hertz says hackers stole customer credit card and driver's license data Hertz says hackers stole customer credit card and driver’s license data Hertz says it’s “not aware of any misuse of personal information” stemming from the breach. | Image: Getty Images Car rental giant Hertz is alerting customers that personal information including credit card details […]