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Is the US at risk from Iranian cyberattacks?
1+ hour, 47+ min ago (595+ words) Iran is firing missiles and drones in retaliation for the massive airstrikes that the United States and Israel launched Saturday against the Islamic Republic. But many online are wondering whether Iran might extract another type of reprisal: cyberattacks against U.S. computer…...
This app will alert you if it thinks someone nearby is wearing smart glasses
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (530+ words) Yves Jeanrenaud says he created the app after becoming fed up with people secretly recording others with smart glasses. Smart glasses are facing renewed scrutiny after a leaked memo revealed Meta plans to introduce facial recognition to its glasses. A…...
HPV vaccine may prevent cancer even for unvaccinated as CDC amends guidance
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (619+ words) HPV is a common viral infection transmitted through sex and skin-to-skin contact. More than 90% of cervical cancers are caused by HPV. A new study found that widespread vaccination against HPV prevents disease among those who receive the shot and among…...
Privacy in 2026: Will AI further supercharge surveillance?
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (970+ words) Cybersecurity experts fear that artificial intelligence will further empower criminal hackers in the coming year. Cybersecurity experts are hopeful that public pushback against data collection will create positive change. Experts feel that many of the privacy trends witnessed in 2025 will…...
John Bolton among Washington Post contributors exposed in hack
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (604+ words) The Washington Post says information on nearly 10,000 employees and contractors was exposed in a data breach. The ransomware group known as Clop took credit for the breach before leaking the data to the dark web. High-profile contributors to The Washington…...
Ransomware at UK military contractor leads to dark-web dump
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (906+ words) Reports say hackers accessed MoD-related data via contractor Dodd Group; the firm confirms a ransomware incident and forensic review. Files allegedly reference eight bases, including RAF Lakenheath; hackers claim about 4TB stolen with staged dumps since Sept. 23. MoD says it is…...
Russia, China and North Korea are using ChatGPT to influence you — here’s how
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (684+ words) According to a report from OpenAI, foreign adversaries including Russia, China and North Korea have increasingly used artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, for hacking and influence operations targeting the United States. The report states that Russian actors used ChatGPT…...
Neon app that pays users to record calls goes offline after major security flaw
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (1297+ words) Neon Mobile promises users 15 to 30 cents per minute for recorded phone calls, capped at $30 a day with referral bonuses. TechCrunch revealed a flaw that exposed users" phone numbers, transcripts and recordings, forcing the app offline. Experts say the incident shows…...
Cyberattack causes flight delays at major European airports
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1604+ words) A cyberattack on Collins Aerospace disrupted check-in and boarding systems at major European airports. Airports in London, Brussels and Berlin were affected, forcing some to switch to manual operations. Travelers reported long wait times and a lack of communication from…...
‘Partygate,’ a Russian threat and reality TV: What hackers found in Boris Johnson leak
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (1012+ words) More than 2,000 files linked to former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson were stolen by hackers and leaked online. Cybersecurity experts describe the leak as a serious exposure of data belonging to a world leader. A former U.K. official says the breach could…...