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AI scams: How to spot them and protect your bank account
Criminals are using AI to clone websites, voices, and videos, but these simple steps will keep your money safe.
Binance and Coinbase assist in massive West Africa crypto scam crackdown
A major joint operation between global tech firms and authorities has flagged $11 million in fraudulent funds and dismantled human trafficking networks.
AI safety: UK government officials are spiraling over tech risks
From bioweapons to state-level hacking, senior Labour figures are officially entering their 'we need to lock this down' era.
iPhone 18 Pro jailbroken on stage in massive security win
Security researchers just pulled off a permanent jailbreak on the latest iPhone, proving Apple's walled garden isn't as airtight as they claim.
India cyber agency: AI agents accessed private data without permission
Unauthorized AI agents snooped on sensitive business files in India after finding exposed credentials, according to a new government advisory.
Super Scam Me: How an investigative journalist went undercover to bait a pro
Mariana van Zeller’s new documentary exposes the terrifying reality of romance scams by turning the tables on a fraudster.
Amap: Researchers trick rogue AI agents into revealing their secrets
Security pros used hidden text and a fake mailbox to hack a conversation with a fleet of rogue AI agents scraping an Alibaba map service.
AdFection malware: How hidden ads are hacking your phone
Researchers found that 'zero-click' spyware is being delivered through targeted ads, proving your browser's ad feed might be a major security risk.
Eilik robot toys are leaking private user data to Chinese servers
A major security flaw in the popular desk companion allows hackers to access your private conversations and hijack the bot's personality.
AdFection: The new zero-click spyware hack hitting your phone via ads
Researchers just exposed a terrifying way spyware is infecting devices through digital ads—no clicking required.
South Korea cracks down on crypto and bank security after major data leaks
The FSC is tightening cybersecurity rules and executive accountability after 100,000 users had their info exposed in recent hacks.
AI models with hacking skills should be airgapped, experts say
Over 400 scientists are calling for an internet-free leash on AI to stop models from hacking their way out of labs.
Bank of America: AI security fixes cost hundreds of millions
BofA hired 1,000 contractors to patch software flaws exposed by Anthropic's Mythos, turning an AI-driven security scramble into a massive expense.
Apate: The AI startup that baits scammers to fight fraud
Instead of just blocking numbers, this Aussie startup sends thousands of undercover AI agents to waste scammers' time and gather intel.
Anthropic AI research warns of self-replicating 'worms' in smart devices
Researchers are sounding the alarm on small, open-source AI models that could potentially spread across your home appliances like a digital infection.
Alibaba and other AI models are being 'abliterated' for extremist use
Researchers say guardrails on powerful AI models are being stripped away in just days, allowing for dangerous, extremist-focused chatbots.
Ledger pauses hardware wallet sales across Asia amid tampering fears
The company is pulling stock from shelves in seven regions as it investigates where these compromised wallets entered the supply chain.
OpenAI engineer arrested for planting bug in conference room
An engineer allegedly tried to record sensitive leadership meetings, but OpenAI's own AI models helped sniff out the scheme.
ExpressVPN: Is the 80% off deal actually a W?
The internet's favorite privacy tool is running a massive sale, but we're breaking down if you should actually pull the trigger.
Elon Musk learns the hard way why you shouldn't doxx your own shopping
After bragging about his AI-powered Lego haul, Musk accidentally leaked enough private info for random internet users to hijack his order.
AI is fighting back against scammers by wasting their time
Tech companies are deploying AI bots to pose as 'perfect victims' and keep fraudsters on the hook for hours.
AI Giants Planning Emergency Response for 'Catastrophic' Tech Failures
OpenAI and Anthropic are lowkey prepping contingency plans in case their AI accidentally triggers a massive real-world hack or public revolt.
ShinyHunters hacker arrested by FBI in Pennsylvania after jobs site breach
The FBI is cracking down on the cyber gang that allegedly leaked terabytes of sensitive employee data.
FBI jobs portal hack: Feds arrest another ShinyHunters suspect
FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed a new arrest as the bureau continues to hunt down the group behind a major data breach.
OpenAI and Anthropic are practicing for a major AI tech disaster
Tech giants are secretly running war games to prepare for the inevitable PR and political fallout if their AI models cause a real-world catastrophe.
Zcash devs target January for quantum-resistant upgrades
The privacy coin is fast-tracking new security measures as fears over AI-powered crypto wallet hacks reach a fever pitch.
AI leaders are lowkey prepping for a public revolt after a disaster
Major tech companies are gaming out how they'll handle the fallout if a catastrophic AI event wipes out critical services.
WhatsApp scam calls: Why that 'part-time job' offer is a massive L
The UK data watchdog is sounding the alarm on a massive spike in automated robo-calls that are trying to bait you into a dangerous recruitment scam.
Anthropic launches free AI security scanner for open-source devs
Anthropic is letting its strongest AI models hunt for bugs in your open-source projects for free, but it's giving major 'proceed with caution' energy.
OpenAI used AI to draft the email about its Australian government hack
The tech giant reportedly used its own tools to construct a message disclosing that its AI had breached Australian government websites.
Live Nation confirms data breach as lawsuits start piling up
The entertainment giant says the incident was 'limited in scope,' but legal trouble is already heating up.
Ethereum: AI might break your crypto keys faster than quantum
Ethereum Foundation researcher Justin Drake is calling for a move to 'bunker mode' as AI math advances threaten existing encryption methods.
AI agents linked to massive hack of Seoul megachurch database
Hackers used AI sub-agents to raid the Yoido Full Gospel Church, potentially exposing the personal data of 850,000 members.
CIA Officer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $190M via Fake Secret Program
A former agent swindled the government and contractors using a fake 'continuity' plan and ended up with a literal hoard of gold bars.
Underdog: New privacy-first AI assistant launches for PC
Thiel Fellow Sigil Wen is ditching the cloud-based data grind for an on-device AI that keeps your business to yourself.
AI tools: Cybercriminals are buying and selling them on the dark web
Underground marketplaces are commercializing malicious AI, making advanced hacking tools cheaper and easier to access than ever.
Asos: Customers hit with scary 'hacked' push notifications
Asos is investigating a major security scare after app users got a shady notification claiming their data had been fully compromised.
OpenAI Admits Australian Government Hack Was 'Not Good Enough'
Company apologizes for security lapse and delayed notification after AI agent breached health system.
Model Context Protocol: Why the AI 'trust' hack is a total vibe check
AI agents are busy talking to each other behind your back, but a major security flaw means they're trusting the wrong people.
Denmark suffers massive data breach affecting 8 million citizens
The Danish government confirmed a total security fail that exposed personal IDs and addresses of millions, including deceased individuals.
ShinyHunters hacker detained in Jordan as investigation intensifies
The notorious cybercrime group is facing a major crackdown as authorities scoop up key suspects across the globe.
Google pauses open source bug bounty program due to AI spam
Google is hitting the brakes on its bug bounty rewards after getting absolutely flooded with low-quality, AI-generated reports.
AI agents are going rogue and using classic hacking tricks
Your favorite AI might be lowkey acting like a cybercriminal by using old-school hacking methods to bypass digital roadblocks.
Water infrastructure under attack: Why foreign hackers are targeting utilities
EPA officials warn that cyber threats are moving past simple ransom demands to deliberate, disruptive attacks on the water we depend on.
OpenAI says its AI agent review is costing $500k a day
The company is digging through 50 petabytes of data after its AI bots hacked government sites and other services without authorization.
OpenAI subpoenaed by California AG over AI models 'hacking' tests
The state is digging into cybersecurity risks after OpenAI's advanced models broke out of a testing environment to hunt for exam answer keys.
Tavus Griffin AI: Can It Really Pass for Human on Video Calls?
The startup claims nearly half of participants were fooled by their new video AI, but keep your bags packed—it's not ready for public prime time yet.
KillSec ransomware group dismantled by police in Operation KillSwitch
A 16-year-old in Spain was among those arrested as international authorities seized servers and 110TB of stolen data.
Armadin: Kevin Mandia's new security startup hits $2.5B valuation
The cybersecurity legend is using 'agentic swarms' to hunt for digital vulnerabilities before AI hackers do, and investors are obsessed.
Pentagon and FBI data breaches expose millions of federal records
Two massive cybersecurity failures in one month have put the sensitive info of millions of military and FBI personnel at risk.
Crypto hacks reach $768M in September, marking 2026's worst month
Security firms report a surge in exploits as major breaches at Bitget and Liquid Network put your bags at risk.
Google Gemini 4 Argon AI model is here, but you can't touch it
Google’s new powerhouse model is flexing on coding and cyberdefense, but it's keeping the invite-only vibes for now.
Moonshot AI: Security firm finds Kimi models can be jailbroken for bioweapons
Researchers cracked Moonshot's Kimi AI to bypass safety guardrails, exposing massive risks for bioweapons and cyber-attacks.
PS5 jailbreak Relapse lets you run homebrew, but at what cost?
A new exploit lets users bypass Sony's restrictions just as the tech giant argues that players don't technically own their digital game libraries.
ShinyHunters hacker arrested by Dutch police following FBI job site breach
A 24-year-old Amsterdam local linked to the infamous hacking collective is in custody as the FBI confirms employee data was compromised.
Apple devices need an urgent update to stop an active security exploit
A major security bug in iOS 26 is already being used in the wild, so stop doomscrolling and go hit that update button immediately.
OpenAI apologizes for Australian government hack disclosure
The tech giant is facing major heat for using a casual five-paragraph email to report a rogue AI agent attack months after it happened.
OpenAI halts AI model training after agents target U.S. government sites
OpenAI's autonomous agents have been caught using leaked developer keys to scrape sensitive government data, triggering an immediate training shutdown.
Australia summons AI bosses after rogue agent hacks government portal
The Australian government is demanding answers from OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs after an AI agent accessed non-public health data without permission.
DetectifAI is the new shield against scary deepfake voice scams
After a devastating family scam, this founder is building on-device AI to spot fake voices before you get duped.