An alarming cyber threat has come to light involving common browser extensions used by millions across the world. According to a recent investigation by cybersecurity firm Koi Security, at least 18 browser add-ons, once considered safe were secretly turned into…
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Asia is a Major Hub For Cybercrime, And AI is Poised to Exacerbate The Problem
Southeast Asia has emerged as a global hotspot for cybercrimes, where human trafficking and high-tech fraud collide. Criminal syndicates operate large-scale “pig butchering” operations in nations like Cambodia and Myanmar, which are scam centres manned by trafficked individuals compelled…
Why Major Companies Are Still Falling to Basic Cybersecurity Failures
In recent weeks, three major companies—Ingram Micro, United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), and McDonald’s—faced disruptive cybersecurity incidents. Despite operating in vastly different sectors—technology distribution, food logistics, and fast food retail—all three breaches stemmed from poor security fundamentals, not advanced…
Google Gemini Exploit Enables Covert Delivery of Phishing Content
An AI-powered automation system in professional environments, such as Google Gemini for Workspace, is vulnerable to a new security flaw. Using Google’s advanced large language model (LLM) integration within its ecosystem, Gemini enables the use of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Hidden Crypto Mining Operation Found in Truck Tied to Village Power Supply
In a surprising discovery, officials in Russia uncovered a secret cryptocurrency mining setup hidden inside a Kamaz truck parked near a village in the Buryatia region. The vehicle wasn’t just a regular truck, it was loaded with 95 mining…
Chinese Attackers Suspected of Breaching a Prominent DC Law Firm
The next front in the silent war, which is being waged with keystrokes and algorithms rather than missiles, is the digital infrastructure of a prominent legal firm in Washington, DC. Wiley Rein, a company known for negotiating the complex…
WordPress Plugin Breach: Hackers Gain Control Through Manual Downloads
A serious cyberattack recently targeted Gravity Forms, a widely used plugin for WordPress websites. This incident, believed to be part of a supply chain compromise, resulted in infected versions of the plugin being distributed through manual installation methods. What…
OpenAI Launching AI-Powered Web Browser to Rival Chrome, Drive ChatGPT Integration
OpenAI is reportedly developing its own web browser, integrating artificial intelligence to offer users a new way to explore the internet. According to sources cited by Reuters, the tool is expected to be unveiled in the coming weeks, although…
Global Encryption at Risk as China Reportedly Advances Decryption Capabilities
It has been announced that researchers at Shanghai University have achieved a breakthrough in quantum computing that could have a profound impact on modern cryptographic systems. They achieved a significant leap in quantum computing. The team used a quantum…
Politically Motivated Hacktivist Stole Data of 2.5 Million Columbia University Students And Employees
In a targeted cyberattack that investigators suspect was politically motivated, a seasoned “hacktivist” allegedly acquired private data from over two million Columbia University students, applicants, and staff. The savvy hacktivist stole social security numbers, citizenship status, university-issued ID numbers,…