WhatsApp has warned users about a highly advanced hacking attack that infected nearly 90 people across 24 countries. Unlike traditional cyberattacks that rely on tricking victims into clicking malicious links, this attack used zero-click spyware, meaning the targets were…
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The Future of Data Security Lies in Quantum-Safe Encryption
Cybersecurity experts and analysts have expressed growing concerns over the potential threat posed by quantum computing to modern cryptographic systems. Unlike conventional computers that rely on electronic circuits, quantum computers leverage the principles of quantum mechanics, which could enable…
DeepSeek-R1 AI Under Fire for Severe Security Risks
DeepSeek-R1, an AI model developed in China, is facing intense scrutiny following a study by cybersecurity firm Enkrypt AI, which found it to be 11 times more vulnerable to cybercriminal exploitation compared to other AI models. The research highlights…
Privacy Concerns Rise Over Antivirus Data Collection
To maintain the security of their devices from cyberattacks, users rely critically on their operating systems and trusted anti-virus programs, which are among the most widely used internet security solutions. Well-established operating systems and reputable cybersecurity software need to…
19 US States Sue to Prevent DOGE From Accessing Americans’ Private Data
In an effort to prevent Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from gaining access to Treasury Department documents that hold private information like Social Security numbers and bank account numbers for millions of Americans, 19 Democratic attorneys general filed…
North Yorkshire Hospital Adopts AI for Faster Lung Cancer Detection
A hospital in North Yorkshire has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve the detection of lung cancer and other serious illnesses. Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust announced that the AI-powered system would enhance the efficiency and accuracy…
Chinese Hackers Exploit SSH Daemon to Maintain Persistent Access in Cyber-Espionage Operations
A sophisticated cyber-espionage campaign attributed to the Chinese hacking group Evasive Panda, also known as DaggerFly, has been uncovered, targeting network appliances through a newly identified attack suite. According to cybersecurity researchers at Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, the attackers are…
Hackers Steal Login Details via Fake Microsoft ADFS login pages
A help desk phishing campaign attacked a company’s Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) via fake login pages and stole credentials by escaping multi-factor authentication (MFA) safety. The campaign attacked healthcare, government, and education organizations, targeting around 150 victims, according…
India Expands Aadhaar Authentication, Allowing Private Sector Access to Biometric Data
The Indian government has introduced significant changes to its Aadhaar authentication system, expanding its use to a wider range of industries. Previously restricted to sectors like banking, telecommunications, and public utilities, Aadhaar verification will now be available to businesses…
Fake Wedding Invitation Malware Targets Android Users
Malicious actors are propagating a recently discovered Android malware called Tria by sending phoney wedding invitations to consumers in Brunei and Malaysia. According to a report published by the Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, the attackers have been using private…