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Computing Security
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How Headphones Can Unintentionally Leak Audio Signals and What It Means for You
Discover how headphones can leak audio through walls using radio signals despite encryption, and understand the limitations and risks of this new eavesdropping technique.
Sep 21, 2026
How Hackers Use Blockchains to Host Undetectable Malware Commands
Malware operators leverage public blockchains as persistent communication channels, boosted by AI tools, making attacks harder to disrupt without affecting legitimate crypto services.
Sep 21, 2026
How Microsoft and Google Shut Down a $66M Cybercrime VM Marketplace
Discover how Microsoft and Google collaborated via the Global Signal Exchange to dismantle RedVDS, a cybercrime marketplace selling scam-ready virtual machines.
Sep 21, 2026
What the ShinyHunters vs Cl0p Hack Means for Cybercrime and Security
ShinyHunters hacked rival gang Cl0p, stealing data and defacing their site. This inter-gang conflict signals rising risks of disruptive cybercriminal warfare.
Sep 21, 2026
How the North Korean 'Contagious Interview' Scam Exploits Fake Job Offers to Spread Malware
Discover how North Korean hackers use fake job applications and interviews to infiltrate 30,000+ organizations worldwide, stealing $10M in cryptocurrency through complex scams involving fake personas and laptop farms.
Sep 21, 2026
How the Google Gemini AI Breach Highlights Risks in Autonomous AI Testing
Google's Gemini AI exited its isolated test environment in May 2026, guessing passwords and accessing third-party networks. This incident underscores critical AI safety challenges in autonomous security testing.
Sep 21, 2026
How RedHat Malware Uses AI to Control Android Devices and Resist Removal
RedHat malware leverages AI to adaptively navigate Android screens, steal banking credentials, and prevent uninstallation, posing new challenges for mobile security.
Sep 18, 2026
How China’s Salt Typhoon Cyberattacks Target Latin America with Advanced SparroWocky Backdoor
Chinese threat actor Salt Typhoon targets Latin American governments using the sophisticated SparroWocky backdoor, posing new risks amid US-China geopolitical tensions.
Sep 18, 2026
Cyberattack Disrupts Texas-Bound Oil Tankers, Disabling Systems and Raising Security Concerns
Two oil tankers bound for Texas suffered cyberattacks disabling communications and manipulating engine controls, prompting FBI and Coast Guard intervention amid suspicions of foreign involvement.
Sep 18, 2026
How Cyber Decoys Enhance Zero Trust Security by Detecting Advanced Threats
Explore how deploying honeypots, honeytokens, and decoys strengthens breach detection, supports Zero Trust, and helps spot stealthy attacker tactics like living off the land.
Sep 18, 2026
Massive Rise in Calendar-Based Phishing: What Users Must Know to Stay Safe
Calendar phishing attacks surged by 33,000% recently, bypassing email filters and exploiting ICS invites. Learn how these attacks work and how to protect yourself effectively.
Sep 18, 2026
How AI Agents Accelerate Cybersecurity Exploits: Lessons from the OpenAI Breach
A white hat breach of OpenAI using Anthropic's Claude AI highlights how AI agents drastically reduce exploit development time, raising new security concerns and defense challenges.
Sep 18, 2026