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How AI-Driven WhatsApp Scams Steal Millions and How to Protect Yourself
Scammers use AI-generated voice messages on WhatsApp to impersonate loved ones and trick victims into transferring large sums. Learn the key safeguards including secret codewords and verification steps.
Aug 7, 2026
Why AI-Generated Security Patches Often Fail and How to Manage the Risks
AI tools for security patching frequently miss vulnerabilities or introduce new issues. Human oversight and proper guidance improve results but challenges remain.
Aug 7, 2026
Malicious AI Skills Are Increasingly Stealing Credentials at Scale
Cybercriminals are exploiting AI agent skills to steal sensitive credentials, with some malware-ridden skills reaching over 1.7 million installs. Immediate manual removal is critical.
Aug 7, 2026
How a vishing campaign targeted top US hedge funds and law firms to steal millions
A sophisticated vishing campaign targeted major US hedge funds like Blackstone and KKR, stealing millions by impersonating IT staff and harvesting SaaS credentials.
Aug 7, 2026
How a Classic SQL Injection Flaw Lets Hackers Take Over Windows Servers
Discover how an old SQL injection vulnerability combined with a rare database toolkit enables attackers to fully control Windows servers, and learn essential defense strategies.
Aug 7, 2026
Swiss Government SharePoint Breach Exposes Hundreds of Accounts
A recent cyberattack on the Swiss government's SharePoint servers compromised data from around 200 accounts, prompting an ongoing investigation and urgent security updates.
Aug 7, 2026
Zbtlink Routers' Firmware Backdoor Raises Serious Security Concerns
Zbtlink routers contain a firmware backdoor allowing remote root access, leading to security risks. Users should consider replacing devices or applying strict network controls until patched firmware is available.
Aug 6, 2026
Google Blogger Malware False Positive Causes Thousands of Blogs to Be Locked
An automated security bug mistakenly flagged hundreds of Blogger sites as malicious, locking users out and risking data loss. Here's what affected users need to know and do.
Aug 6, 2026
How OpenAI Stopped a Complex Scam Network Using ChatGPT for Fraud and Human Trafficking
OpenAI shut down a scam campaign exploiting ChatGPT for romance fraud, fake investments, and human trafficking operations in Southeast Asia, protecting hundreds of potential victims.
Aug 6, 2026
Critical Vulnerabilities in Server Baseboard Management Controllers Expose Widespread Security Risks
New research reveals over a dozen serious flaws in baseboard management controllers of thousands of servers from major vendors, exposing organizations to remote backdoor attacks.
Aug 6, 2026
How Apple’s Private Relay IP Leak Impacts Your Online Privacy
Discover how flaws in Apple’s WebKit engine expose real IP addresses despite using Private Relay, which browsers are affected, and what users can do to protect their privacy.
Aug 6, 2026
FBI Agent Allegedly Stole $1M in Crypto Using Memorized Seed Phrases
A former FBI supervisor allegedly stole $1 million in cryptocurrency by memorizing seed phrases from bureau systems, prompting questions about federal crypto security protocols.
Aug 5, 2026