The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

Ex-WhatsApp Executive Sues Meta Over Alleged Security Failures

The former top security executive at WhatsApp filed Monday a US federal lawsuit alleging that parent company Meta systematically violated cybersecurity regulations and retaliated against him for reporting the failures.

International Business Times · Sep 8, 2025

Macs under attack from ‘cracked’ apps spreading dangerous info-stealing malware — don’t fall for this

This dangerous Mac malware can steal your passwords, browser data and more, and all it takes is downloading a cracked app or getting tricked by a fake CAPTCHA.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 8, 2025

ESET review

ESET Home Security is less expensive than other antivirus packages, runs light and fast – and has three tiers of protection available

Tom’s Guide · Sep 8, 2025

Poppy Gustafsson ‘set to resign’ as investment minister

The former chief executive of cyber security firm Darktrace was appointed to the role in government in October last year.

Evening Standard · Sep 5, 2025

AI-powered PromptLocker ransomware is just an NYU research project — the code worked as a typical ransomware, selecting targets, exfiltrating selected data and encrypting volumes

ESET's discovery of the first AI-powered ransomware turned out to be an NYU research project.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 5, 2025

Why Do Some People Refuse to Share Passwords?

In the digital age, a new frontier of intimacy has emerged: sharing passwords. For many couples, exchanging passwords is the ultimate sign of trust. It’s a declaration that they have nothing to hide. So, what does it mean when a partner refuses? This refusal can become a major point of…

Budget and the Bees · Sep 5, 2025

US offers $10M reward for snitching on trio of Russians that hacked critical infrastructure

The U.S. Department of State offered a $10 million bounty via the Rewards for Justice program for information related to a trio of Russian hackers.

Tom’s Hardware · Sep 4, 2025

TP-Link router flaws lets botnets attack Microsoft 365 accounts — check yours now

Two vulnerabilities in end-of-life TP-Link routers are linked to a botnet that is being used to attack Microsoft 365 accounts.

Tom’s Guide · Sep 4, 2025

Who are ShinyHunters? The hacking group that targeted Google

The cyber crime group first emerged in 2020 and claims to have successfully attacked 91 victims so far

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025

M&S hackers ‘claim to be behind Jaguar Land Rover cyber attack’

The car company said it is aware of the claims and is ‘actively investigating’.

Evening Standard · Sep 3, 2025