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Stories from across the site that focus on Cyber Security.

How a Zero-Click WeChat Worm Exploits Incoming Calls to Hijack Accounts

How a Zero-Click WeChat Worm Exploits Incoming Calls to Hijack Accounts

A zero-click vulnerability in WeChat allows attackers to take over accounts via ringing calls without user interaction, exposing messages and contacts. Tencent has patched the flaw.

Sep 10, 2026

How US AI Companies Can Protect Themselves Against Industrial-Scale Data Theft

How US AI Companies Can Protect Themselves Against Industrial-Scale Data Theft

Chinese AI firms are extracting massive data from US AI models via aggressive knowledge distillation. Learn what this means and how US companies can defend their intellectual property.

Sep 9, 2026

Understanding the ChatGPT Coerced Insider Flaw and Cross-Account Data Risks

Understanding the ChatGPT Coerced Insider Flaw and Cross-Account Data Risks

A security flaw allowed ChatGPT agents to share sensitive Gmail data across accounts using shared internal services. OpenAI has fixed the issue, but similar risks remain in AI platforms.

Sep 9, 2026

What the Liquid Network Bitcoin Hack Means for Users and How It’s Being Fixed

What the Liquid Network Bitcoin Hack Means for Users and How It’s Being Fixed

A critical bug in the Liquid Network led to a multi-million dollar Bitcoin theft, but most funds are returned as developers patch the system and plan a secure relaunch.

Sep 8, 2026

Critical WordPress Plugin Flaws Expose Millions of Sites to Remote Code Execution

Critical WordPress Plugin Flaws Expose Millions of Sites to Remote Code Execution

Two severe vulnerabilities in Elementor Pro and Super Forms plugins allow attackers remote code execution on over six million WordPress sites. Immediate patching is essential.

Sep 7, 2026

G7 Urges Early Adoption of Quantum-Resistant Encryption to Secure Sensitive Data

G7 Urges Early Adoption of Quantum-Resistant Encryption to Secure Sensitive Data

The G7 warns businesses to prepare for quantum computing threats by transitioning to quantum-resistant encryption, advising phased strategies and prioritizing critical systems to safeguard data.

Sep 7, 2026

Why Disabling Ad Tracking Isn't Enough to Protect US Military Troops from Targeted Location Attacks

Why Disabling Ad Tracking Isn't Enough to Protect US Military Troops from Targeted Location Attacks

Disabling ad tracking on military devices helps, but personal device data and existing location info still expose US troops to risks. Here's what needs to change.

Sep 7, 2026

What Happens After Berlin Government’s 1.4M File Ransomware Leak?

What Happens After Berlin Government’s 1.4M File Ransomware Leak?

Rhysida ransomware group leaked 1.44 million stolen files after Berlin refused to pay ransom. Understand impact, data risks, and government response.

Sep 7, 2026

Save Up to 50% on Keeper Password Manager Plans This September

Save Up to 50% on Keeper Password Manager Plans This September

Keeper offers significant discounts on Personal, Family, and Business plans, making secure password management more accessible for individuals and teams alike.

Sep 7, 2026

How Hackers Use Invisible Unicode Characters to Bypass Email Phishing Filters

How Hackers Use Invisible Unicode Characters to Bypass Email Phishing Filters

Phishing attackers insert invisible Unicode characters into keywords to evade spam filters and trick AI email agents, requiring updated defenses to detect such stealthy threats.

Sep 7, 2026

Critical Chrome Update Fixes 12 Vulnerabilities Including Active Zero-Day Exploit

Critical Chrome Update Fixes 12 Vulnerabilities Including Active Zero-Day Exploit

Google patches 12 Chrome security flaws, including an actively exploited zero-day affecting V8 engine. Update Chrome and Chromium-based browsers immediately.

Sep 4, 2026

Understanding OpenAI GPT-6 Astra’s Cybersecurity Impact and Access Limitations

Understanding OpenAI GPT-6 Astra’s Cybersecurity Impact and Access Limitations

Explore how OpenAI's GPT-6 Astra advances autonomous cybersecurity flaw detection, its controlled rollout, and what users need to know about availability and risks.

Sep 4, 2026