Last year, Google added new beta features to Google Drive, designed to detect ransomware and aid file restoration where needed. Today, Google announced that those same tools are rolling out to everyone, with upgraded AI detection that can recognize 14 times as many infections as before. onsidering today is World Backup Day, it’s pretty handy...Read More
Security company boss Calvin Mathibeli has 24 hours to retract statements in which he linked KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to the security industry and taxi underworld. Mathibeli lost an appeal on Tuesday against a ruling by judge Sanele Hlatshwayo, who found that Mathibeli had made defamatory statements about Mkhwanazi in media interviews and...Read More
The dark web has a bad reputation—one it has earned, at that. It’s a complex subsection of the web, and it’s not all bad by any means, but its nature does allow illicit and illegal activity to prosper anonymously. That’s why hackers choose the dark web as their point of sale for stolen user data:...Read More
A notorious cybercriminal gang says it has gained access to the names, location and viewing habits of Pornhub customers. Criminals from the ShinyHunters group claim to have stolen 200 million pieces of personal information, including email addresses, location and the titles and links of videos that users have viewed. At least three former Pornhub customers...Read More
George Chryssanthou and his partner of 25 years, Electra Friedman, were hoping to move to Greece when Friedman retired after a long career as an art educator. Loading audio narration… Eighty-year-old Chryssanthou spent his teenage years in the country, while 83-year-old Friedman was born there. The plan was to use Chryssanthou’s nest egg to buy...Read More
A newly discovered vulnerability in ChatGPT exposed how sensitive user data could be silently leaked, prompting OpenAI to roll out urgent fixes across its AI systems. Quick Summary – TLDR: ChatGPT flaw allowed hidden data exfiltration using DNS based covert channels. Attackers could steal chats, files, and run remote commands without user awareness. Separate Codex...Read More
In Israel, at least 19 children and teenagers have been injured while participating in the TikTok “Superman Challenge” and required medical treatment. The “Superman Challenge” involves participants mimicking Superman’s iconic flying pose, often resulting in serious injuries from falls. In the challenge, two or more people hold hands to create a “platform,” and a third...Read More
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Aptori’s autonomous security agents continuously validate and remediate vulnerabilities across AI-powered applications and infrastructure.San Francisco Today Aptori, a pioneer in autonomous, runtime-driven application and API security, has been named a winner of three prestigious Global InfoSec Awards at RSAC 2026. The awards recognize Aptori’s innovation across AI,...Read More
Red carpet one day, brand launch and Jimmy Fallon the next. Alix Earle keeps a tight schedule, and somehow, an even tighter visage. Her hack? The hair snatch. Crafted by hairstylist Rikke Gajda, Earle’s facelift effect made waves online after the TikToker-turned-entrepreneur shared a behind-the-scenes look at her Vanity Fair Oscars Party prep, in which...Read More
Key Points Zscaler’s stock has declined more than 60% from its all-time high. It still has plenty of room to grow as its cloud-based platform continues to expand. Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) was one of the market’s hottest cybersecurity stocks, reaching an all-time high of $368.78 per share on Nov. 19, 2021. But today, it trades...Read More
