A fake npm package posing as a WhatsApp Web API has been downloaded over 56,000 times in six months. Security researchers warn it’s especially dangerous because it actually works, stealing all user data and backdooring accounts permanently.
Researchers found that built-in browsers in smart TVs, e-readers, and cars often ship years out of date, with known security bugs. The situation is so bad that new products are hitting shelves with browsers already three years obsolete.
Ransomware in 2025 is shutting down businesses for months. AI is supercharging the attacks, making old security models obsolete. The solution requires a fundamental architectural shift.
A new Sophos report reveals a complex ransomware landscape for manufacturers. While defenses are improving and encryption rates are falling, attackers are pivoting to data theft and extortion, and 51% of affected organizations still end up paying.
North Korea has shattered its own record for crypto theft, with state-linked hackers responsible for roughly 59% of the over $3.4 billion stolen in 2025. The massive haul, estimated at $2 billion, was highlighted in Chainalysis’s 2026 Crypto Crime Report released this week. The tactics are getting m
Researchers have identified a highly toxic amyloid beta subtype called ACU193+ that appears very early in Alzheimer’s. Their experimental pill, NU-9, sharply reduced it and associated inflammation in pre-symptomatic mice, modeling a preventive strategy.
SoundCloud has confirmed a massive data breach affecting 28 million users, roughly 20% of its user base. The hack, attributed to the notorious ShinyHunters group, stole emails and public profile data, sparking phishing fears and causing unexpected VPN access issues globally.
Google is adding a niche but useful feature to Android’s desktop mode. The latest beta for Android 16 QPR3 now allows users to cast the contents of an external monitor to other devices. It’s another incremental move in the broader ‘Aluminium OS’ project.
Hackers have extorted Pornhub using data stolen from a third-party analytics vendor. The breach exposes user search and watch histories but not passwords. It’s a stark reminder of the data we leave everywhere online.
Google is discontinuing its dark web monitoring service for all users. The feature, which scanned for personal info like addresses in data breaches, will stop working on January 15, 2026, with all data deleted by February 16.
