The Double-Edged Sword: How AI is Empowering Cybercriminals
Artificial intelligence (AI) promises to revolutionize countless industries, offering incredible advancements in efficiency and capability. However, this powerful technology has a darker side. According to recent warnings from Microsoft, AI is rapidly becoming a go-to tool for cybercriminals, dramatically lowering the skill needed and the time required to launch sophisticated online scams. It appears that […]
Hertz Data Breach Exposes Info for Over 100,000 Customers After Vendor Hack
Heads up, Hertz customers. The car rental giant has confirmed a significant data breach involving a third-party vendor, potentially exposing the sensitive information of at least 100,000 individuals. The breach occurred late last year but was only recently confirmed. The issue stems from a security flaw at Cleo Communications US, a company Hertz uses for […]
Backdoor Found in Popular Robot Dogs Sparks Security Alarms
Security researchers just dropped a bombshell: popular robot dogs made by Chinese manufacturer Unitree Robotics came with a pre-installed backdoor. This flaw in the Go1 model potentially allowed anyone to tap into the robot’s location data and even live camera feeds across the globe. The discovery, now officially logged as a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-2894), confirms […]
4chan Down: Major Hack Alleged as Site Suffers Widespread Outage
The controversial internet message board 4chan went dark early Tuesday, leaving thousands of users unable to access the site. This widespread outage quickly fueled speculation of a major security breach, with reports suggesting a significant hack may have occurred. Concerns are mounting about leaked internal data, including sensitive moderator information. This incident brings the notorious […]
Microsoft Recall: Why This AI Feature Could Be a Security Risk
Microsoft is preparing to launch a controversial new feature called Recall for its Copilot Plus PCs. Recall works by constantly taking screenshots of your activity, creating a searchable photographic memory of everything you do on your computer. While the idea of instantly finding that website you visited last week or that document you briefly opened […]
1Password’s New ‘Nearby Items’ Feature Could Be a Game Changer
1Password just launched a “Nearby Items” feature, designed to simplify how you access location-specific data. Imagine pulling up alarm codes at work, medical records at the doctor’s, or Wi-Fi passwords at your favorite café – all automatically. Born out of a company hackathon, the goal was simple: faster access to your stuff, exactly when and […]
First AI Worms Created By Researchers Which Can Spreads Like a Virus, Sparking Cybersecurity Debate
The rapid evolution of generative AI systems, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini, has ushered in a new era of technological convenience. This enables startups and tech companies to automate mundane tasks with unprecedented efficiency. However, this progress comes with a double-edged sword as it opens up new vulnerabilities to cyberattacks. A demonstration by […]
