No time to read? Listen to the article here: The darknet is a mysterious and often misunderstood part of the internet, attracting both intrigue and concern. Darknet markets, in particular, have gained attention for their role in facilitating the exchange of illicit goods and services. Despite their controversial nature, these marketplaces continue to evolve, offering...Read More
An elite Chinese cyberspy group hacked at least one state’s National Guard network for nearly a year, the Department of Defense has found. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The hackers, already responsible for one of the most expansive cyberespionage campaigns against the U.S. to date,...Read More
Older adults and the people they trust can take some measures to prevent being scammed, as well as to blunt the potential damage if a scammer is successful. Pause before reacting. If you receive an unusual, urgent message of any type, take a moment to reach out through a different and trusted means, in order...Read More
The range of apps and websites teens and tweens use is constantly evolving. While many provide an enjoyable and harmless experience, the worst apps for kids can sometimes create risky situations. These include opening up unwanted communication with strangers, unintentionally revealing personal information, and cyberbullying – amongst other dangers. To ensure your kids are using...Read More
Anthropic accidentally published over 500,000 lines of Claude Code’s proprietary source code, exposing the full security architecture of its flagship developer tool just months before a potential IPO. Security researcher Chaofan Shou discovered the exposed source map file bundled into a routine npm package update on March 31. The debug artifact, included in Claude Code...Read More
Ravie LakshmananApr 01, 2026Data Breach / Artificial Intelligence Anthropic on Tuesday confirmed that internal code for its popular artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistant, Claude Code, had been inadvertently released due to a human error. “No sensitive customer data or credentials were involved or exposed,” an Anthropic spokesperson said in a statement shared with CNBC News....Read More
OMAHA, Neb. — New research from the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) reveals a critical gap in how people approach online safety: most users fail to recognize visual warning signs of risky websites and are more motivated by convenience than cybersecurity—at least until their personal information is actually at risk of being stolen. The...Read More
Many U.S. children have experienced bullying, whether online or in person. This has prompted discussions about schools’ responsibility to curb student harassment, and some parents have turned to home-schooling or other measures to prevent bullying. Here is a snapshot of what we know about U.S. kids’ experiences with bullying, taken from Pew Research Center surveys...Read More
Ransomware operator LeakNet is going large. Well, they’re scaling up, and at the same time, they’re changing tactics. Among the techniques introduced are a new initial access path and a new loader technique, according to an analysis by ReliaQuest. “‘ClickFix’ lures hosted on compromised websites and a Deno-based, in-memory loader that most security tools won’t...Read More
Thomas Trutschel | Photothek | Getty Images New U.S laws designed to protect minors are pulling millions of adult Americans into mandatory age-verification gates to access online content, leading to backlash from users and criticism from privacy advocates that a free and open internet is at stake. Roughly half of U.S. states have enacted or are advancing...Read More
