Category: Cyber Security
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A US federal court cyberattack has compromised highly sensitive legal data, raising serious concerns about the security of the nation’s judicial systems. The attack targeted the Case Management/Electronic Case Files (CM/ECF) and the Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) systems, both vital for handling federal case information. Officials warn that attackers may have accessed…
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Many cybersecurity professionals worry about their livelihoods. A rising trend toward platform subscriptions and automation displaces routine roles, reshaping the profession. This shift raises serious questions about how professionals can stay relevant in a rapidly evolving landscape. The Platformization Trend in Cybersecurity Companies now favor subscription-based platforms, managed services, and AI-powered tools over internal hiring.…
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The Gemini AI hijack via a poisoned Google Calendar invite has raised serious concerns about AI-powered smart home security. Security researchers revealed how an event invite, crafted with hidden malicious prompts, could trick Google’s Gemini AI into controlling devices in a home environment—without the user’s knowledge or consent. How the Attack Works Researchers embedded harmful…
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Constitution sections vanish from a key government website in a surprising glitch that temporarily removed important legal provisions from public view. The disappearance affected the Library of Congress’s Constitution Annotated site, a trusted online resource for lawmakers, students, and citizens seeking authoritative information on the U.S. Constitution. The incident sparked confusion, political speculation, and a…
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Meta has been found guilty of violating privacy laws after secretly harvesting intimate data from the period-tracking app Flo. A California jury ruled unanimously against the tech giant, citing a clear breach of the California Invasion of Privacy Act. The case centers around Meta’s use of sensitive data from Flo’s 70 million users. Flo users…
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As the Dalai Lama marked his 90th birthday, China-linked hackers launched cyberattacks aimed at Tibetans. These state-sponsored operations used fake apps and cloned websites to deploy spyware. Researchers say the campaigns used culturally themed lures to trick users into installing malware. Victims unknowingly downloaded apps that carried Gh0st RAT or PhantomNet—tools often linked to Chinese…
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A large-scale cybercrime campaign called ClickTok is targeting TikTok Shop users with thousands of fake websites and Trojanized mobile apps. The scammers use AI-generated content to lure victims into phishing traps or to download malware that steals money and sensitive data. How the Scam Works The campaign begins with realistic TikTok-style videos and ads that…
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Cloudflare has revealed that Perplexity ignores scraping rules by bypassing site protections and crawling content that should have been off-limits. The AI-powered search engine reportedly used undeclared crawlers to access data from sites that explicitly blocked bots through robots.txt and firewall settings. How Perplexity Got Around the Rules When websites blocked Perplexity’s known crawlers, the…
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A fake ICE raid scam is making the rounds on TikTok, targeting viewers with emotional videos about immigration raids. The trend features people pretending to be retail workers who were fired or deported, luring viewers into phishing traps. These scams harvest personal data by preying on empathy and curiosity. How the Fake ICE Raid Scam…
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A new Linux backdoor malware has emerged, using stealthy techniques to bypass authentication and grant attackers persistent system access. Security researchers recently uncovered a malicious Pluggable Authentication Module (PAM) that allows cybercriminals to infiltrate Linux systems without triggering alerts. The malware, dubbed Plague, is raising alarms across the cybersecurity community for its ability to evade…