Google is pushing Gmail users toward passwordless authentication as phishing attacks grow more sophisticated. The company’s latest security advisory warns that AI is making scams harder to spot. Passkeys using biometrics are positioned as the phishing-resistant solution.
Security researchers uncovered a sophisticated spyware attack targeting Samsung devices through WhatsApp images. The LandFall exploit used a critical zero-day vulnerability in Samsung’s image processing library that went unpatched for months. While now fixed, it highlights ongoing risks in mobile se
Klarna faced a serious security issue where recycled phone numbers automatically logged new users into previous owners’ accounts. Internal Slack messages show the company estimated potential costs of $41.8 million before downplaying the incident. The company has now implemented email OTP verificatio
According to Reuters, scam ads could account for 10% of Meta’s revenue – about $16 billion annually. The company’s own research suggests its platforms are involved in a third of all successful US scams. Internal policies reportedly protect big spenders from being banned.
A political consultant working with Italy’s Democratic Party has come forward as the latest victim of Paragon spyware. Francesco Nicodemo kept silent for 10 months to avoid political exploitation. The case raises fresh questions about spyware abuse in Italy’s ongoing surveillance scandal.
The FBI has subpoenaed web registrar Tucows for information about Archive.today’s owner. The October 30th demand seeks customer names, billing addresses, and payment records. This comes amid ongoing legal pressure on paywall bypass services.
According to The How-To Geek, Windows users face persistent threats from familiar sources. The real danger isn’t advanced hacking but basic security oversights that millions still make daily.
Armis has secured a massive $435 million funding round led by Goldman Sachs, valuing the cybersecurity company at $6.1 billion. The firm is now targeting an IPO in late 2026 or early 2027 as it pursues $1 billion in annual recurring revenue.
Cloud security giant Zscaler is acquiring AI security specialist SPLX to build dedicated AI protection into its Zero Trust Exchange platform. The deal comes as companies are projected to spend $375 billion on AI infrastructure in 2025, creating massive security challenges.
Russian hackers are creating hidden virtual machines within compromised Windows systems using Microsoft’s own Hyper-V technology. This allows them to bypass endpoint detection tools and maintain persistent access. The technique shows how attackers are evolving to evade modern security defenses.
