Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:59:20 +0000
Multiple hacking groups—including state actors from China—have targeted a vulnerability in older, on-premises versions of the file-sharing tool after a flawed attempt to patch it.
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Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman, Andy Greenberg, Dell Cameron| Date: Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000
Plus: Secret IRS data-sharing with ICE, a 20-year-old hackable vulnerability in train brakes, and more.
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Credit to Author: Kim Zetter| Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:28:07 +0000
A new report traces the history of the early wave of Chinese hackers who became the backbone of the state’s espionage apparatus.
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Credit to Author: Dan Goodin, Ars Technica| Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:30:00 +0000
Newly published research shows that the domain name system—a fundamental part of the web—can be exploited to hide malicious code and prompt injection attacks against chatbots.
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Credit to Author: Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman, Andy Greenberg| Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000
Plus: An “explosion” of AI-generated child abuse images is taking over the web, a Russian professional basketball player is arrested on ransomware charges, and more.
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Credit to Author: Andy Greenberg| Date: Wed, 09 Jul 2025 19:28:50 +0000
Basic security flaws left the personal info of tens of millions of McDonald’s job-seekers vulnerable on the “McHire” site built by AI software firm Paradox.ai.
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Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:30:00 +0000
Plus: Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump campaign emails, Chinese hackers still in US telecoms networks, and an abusive deepfake website plans an expansion.
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Credit to Author: Matt Burgess, Lily Hay Newman| Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:56:04 +0000
The Scattered Spider hacking group has caused chaos among retailers, insurers, and airlines in recent months. Researchers warn that its flexible structure poses challenges for defense.
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Credit to Author: Lily Hay Newman| Date: Sat, 21 Jun 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Plus: Ukrainian hackers reportedly knock out a key Russian internet provider, China’s Salt Typhoon hackers claim another victim, and the UK hits 23andMe with a hefty fine over its 2023 data breach.
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Credit to Author: Matt Burgess| Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 18:17:52 +0000
Iran is limiting internet connectivity for citizens amid Israeli airstrikes—pushing people towards domestic apps, which may not be secure, and limiting their ability to access vital information.
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