The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

GOP Rep. Don Bacon Says Russian Hackers Posed as Friend to Breach Signal Account

Speaking at a cybersecurity conference in Washington, Bacon cautioned against assuming that encrypted platforms are immune from sophisticated attacks

Latin Times · Jun 12

A key US government surveillance program is set to expire. A look at what that means

A key surveillance tool seen as vital in preventing terror attacks and catching foreign spies is set to expire after congressional efforts to temporarily extend it failed in bipartisan fashion

The Independent UK · Jun 12

Teens' mental health worsening due to social media

Young girls face the greatest psychological risk of all adolescents from using social media for extended periods, a decade-long Australian study has found.

AAP · Jun 11

Anthropic Unveils Mythos 5 Upgrade Exclusive for Tech Industry and 'Safe' Version for the Public

Anthropic is giving cybersecurity professionals access to its most powerful version while offering the general public a restricted alternative designed to prevent misuse.

International Business Times · Jun 10

$725M Facebook Settlement Triggers Second Payment — Check Your Eligibility Now

The second wave of payments from Facebook's £572.75 million privacy settlement begins, distributing leftover funds from uncashed cheques to eligible users who filed claims before the original deadline.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

Michael D'Angelo's Journey Through Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, and the Pursuit of Organizational Resilience

Cybersecurity, once viewed primarily as a technical concern, has become a business issue that affects companies of every size.

International Business Times · Jun 10

Chinese Hackers Are Intensifying AI-Focused Attacks On US Tech Firms, Report Warns

Technology companies in the United States faced an increasing wave of cyber espionage attempts linked to China over the past year, according to a new report.

International Business Times · Jun 10

New CAPTCHA Scam Can Steal Banking Passwords — Here's the FTC Warning You Shouldn't Ignore

The FTC warns of a phishing scam using fake CAPTCHA pages to install malware, risking personal data theft. Be cautious of CAPTCHA requests involving keyboard commands.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

Millions Of People Interacted With a Phishing Message Last Year—Would You Have Spotted It?

Phishing scams continue to evolve at a rapid pace, and last year brought one of the largest waves ever recorded. Cybersecurity analysts reported millions of users engaging with deceptive messages that looked completely legitimate at first glance. These scams did not rely on outdated tricks; instead, they mimicked trusted brands,…

Clever Dude · Jun 10

'A bit messy': jury still out on child social media ban

There is no verdict on the benefits of barring under 16-year-olds from using social media, months after the controversial changes came into effect.

AAP · Jun 10