A strange tech prank unfolded across Silicon Valley this past weekend after crosswalk buttons in several cities began playing AI-generated voice messages impersonating Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Pedestrians reported hearing bizarre and oddly personal phrases coming from…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
GPS Spoofing Emerges as a Serious Risk for Civil and Military Applications
The growing reliance on satellite-based navigation systems by modern aviation has raised serious concerns among global aviation authorities about the threat to the integrity of these systems that are emerging. As one such threat, GPS spoofing, is rapidly gaining…
Google Plans Big Messaging Update for Android Users
Google is preparing a major upgrade to its Messages app that will make texting between Android and iPhone users much smoother and more secure. For a long time, Android and Apple phones haven’t worked well together when it comes…
ProtectEU and VPN Privacy: What the EU Encryption Plan Means for Online Security
Texting through SMS is pretty much a thing of the past. Most people today rely on apps like WhatsApp and Signal to share messages, make encrypted calls, or send photos—all under the assumption that our conversations are private. But…
PDPC Probes Bangchak Data Breach Impacting 6.5 Million Records
A major data breach involving Bangchak Corporation Public Company Limited is being swiftly investigated by Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Committee (PDPC). The company stated that unauthorised access to its customer feedback system had affected roughly 6.5 million records. A…
TP-Link Outlines Effective Measures for Preventing Router Hacking
The presentation of a TP-Link Wi-Fi router by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois to Congress was one of the rare displays that highlighted increasing national security concerns on March 5. As a result of the congressman’s stark warning —…
QR Code Frauds Growing Fast in the UK: What You Should Know
A new kind of digital scam is spreading across the UK, where criminals trick people using fake QR codes. This type of scam is called “quishing,” and it has been growing quickly. In 2023, there were over 1,300 reports…
Russian Attackers Target military mission in Ukraine With Info-Stealing Malware
Gamaredon, a Russia-backed threat group renowned for distributing malware via phishing emails, recently appears to have utilised an infected portable drive to target a Ukrainian-based military mission of an undisclosed Western country. The malware was an updated version of…
Best Encrypted Messaging Apps: Signal vs Telegram vs WhatsApp Privacy Guide
Encrypted messaging apps have become essential tools in the age of cyber threats and surveillance. With rising concerns over data privacy, especially after recent high-profile incidents, users are turning to platforms that offer more secure communication. Among the top…
Increasing Exploitation of Remote Access Tools Highlights Ransomware Risks
Among the latest findings from cybersecurity insurance provider At-Bay, ransomware incidents witnessed a significant resurgence in 2024, with both the frequency and the severity of these attacks escalating significantly. Based on the firm’s 2025 InsurSec Report, ransomware activity rose…