Microsoft researchers discovered hackers using OpenAI’s Assistants API to control compromised devices through a backdoor called SesameOp. The malware communicates through legitimate AI services to avoid detection while executing commands remotely. This represents a new frontier in weaponizing truste
The $150 billion decentralized finance sector faces unprecedented security threats as hacks surge to record levels. Chainalysis CEO Jonathan Levin warns that rapid growth has outpaced security, creating systemic vulnerabilities that could undermine crypto’s future.
A hacker claiming responsibility for the University of Pennsylvania breach says their primary goal was financial gain through donor data sales, not ideological opposition to DEI policies. The incident reveals how university donor databases have become prime targets for financially motivated cybercri
Amazon is implementing a global crackdown on modified Fire Sticks that renders VPNs useless. The device-level blocking represents a fundamental shift in how tech companies combat piracy, but raises questions about consumer rights and technical effectiveness.
In a bold strategic move, Huntress CEO Kyle Hanslovan says his successful cybersecurity company must “put itself out of business” to survive. The $100M ARR company is embracing radical self-disruption to better protect underserved SMBs against growing threats.
Android’s AI-driven security now blocks 58% more scams than iPhone, processing over 10 billion malicious communications monthly. This represents a fundamental shift in mobile security business strategy that could reshape the competitive landscape.
A Manhattan jury’s impending verdict in the Peraire-Bueno brothers’ case could determine whether sophisticated bot trading on Ethereum constitutes fraud or fair play. The outcome may shape federal crypto enforcement for years to come.
New research from Cloudflare reveals a hidden bias in internet infrastructure that disproportionately affects users in developing regions. CGNAT technology, designed to extend IPv4 addresses, leads to three times more rate limiting despite lower bot activity. This creates systemic inequality in inte
WhatsApp is revolutionizing chat backup security by replacing complex encryption keys with device-based passkeys. This move eliminates the password management nightmare while enhancing protection against cloud breaches. The change represents a major step toward passwordless authentication becoming m
A staggering 57.8 billion individual pieces of personal data have been exposed in breaches since 2004. This isn’t just about passwords anymore—it’s about creating complete digital replicas of real people for sophisticated attacks.
