New Chinese Malware Threat: Massistant Extracts Data from Mobile Devices
Researchers warned that Chinese residents, and visitors to China, should be aware of the tool’s existence and the risks it poses.
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Call of Duty cheaters complain after Activision launches new wave of mass-bans
The video game giant banned an unknown number of cheaters that were using one of the oldest-running cheats.
Critical eSIM Vulnerability Exposed: Billions of Devices at Risk – Quick Fix Implemented
Security researchers have discovered a serious vulnerability in eSIM technology that could have affected billions of devices. The…
New Threat: How Hackers Exploit Google’s Gemini AI Assistant with Hidden Commands
Security researchers have discovered a stealthy new method to manipulate Google’s Gemini AI assistant by hiding malicious commands in email code that Gemini unknowingly follows. These indirect prompt injection (IPI) methods allow scammers to plant fake alerts inside AI-generated summaries, making them appear as legitimate warnings from Google itself, eventually leading users straight into phishing […]
Critical Security Alert: GravityForms Plugin Hacked – Immediate Action Required!
One of the most popular WordPress form plugins, GravityForms, has been hacked. Attackers managed to slip in malicious…
Massive Data Exposure: 64 Million McDonald’s Job Applicants at Risk Due to McHire Security Flaws
More than 64 million McDonald’s job applicants across the United States may have had their personal information exposed after cybersecurity researchers discovered serious security vulnerabilities in McHire, the fast-food giant’s AI-powered hiring platform. Weak Credentials Unlock Admin Access Security researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry uncovered that McHire’s admin panel, used by restaurant owners to […]
Qantas Cyberattack: 5.7 Million Customers Affected in Data Breach
Australian airline Qantas on Wednesday confirmed that personal data of 5.7 million customers was compromised in a cyberattack involving one of its call centres last week. What Happened According to Quantas, the breach that occurred last week saw a cybercriminal gaining access to a third-party customer servicing platform used by the airline’s contact centre. Although […]
The $10 Million Bounty: A Bold Message in Cybersecurity
The U.S. has put a price on Moscow’s cyber warriors — and it’s a big one. Washington has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on three Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officers accused of launching cyberattacks on U.S. critical infrastructure in one of the most far-reaching cybercrime cases to date. The […]
Brazil’s $140M Bank Heist Pulled Off For Just $2.7K
In a jaw-dropping breach of trust and security, hackers stole an estimated $140 million (roughly R$800 million) from six Brazilian banks after bribing an IT employee for a mere $2,700. The cyberattack, which occurred on June 30, 2025, targeted C&M Software, a key intermediary that links banks to the Central Bank of Brazil and its […]
Over 2.3 Million Users Infected in Sophisticated Chrome and Edge Extension Malware Campaign
A new and dangerous malware campaign has infected more than 2.3 million users across Google Chrome and Microsoft…