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Explained | What is the 'Boss Scam' and how hackers are using CEOs' WhatsApp accounts to steal money

A sophisticated 'Boss Scam' is targeting Indian companies, with cybercriminals hijacking executives' WhatsApp accounts to authorise fraudulent payments. These attackers impersonate regulators, tricking leaders into downloading malware that grants access to their communication. Employees are then instructed to make urgent transfers, exploiting trust and fear.

The Economic Times

A wave of CFO retirements is reshaping the Fortune 500—AT&T's Pascal Desroches is the latest

Jennifer Biry was named AT&T's next CFO, bringing a blend of telecom, tech, and operational experience.

Fortune

Researchers say hackers used fake Minecraft mods to infect over 116,000 systems

The campaign is called WeedHack.

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"2,000 to 3,000 new hits every single day": Dangerous malware "WeedHack" hides in Minecraft mods, gives attackers webcam access, Steam and Discord passwords, and more

McAfee researchers have discovered "WeedHack," a new malware that hides in Minecraft mods that's capable of stealing account info and accessing webcams.

Windows Central

Weedhack malware campaign infects 116,000 mod-hungry Minecraft players systems through SEO poisoning and YouTube

Fake mods and clients are being advertised on YouTube and used to deploy backdoors and infostealers.

TechRadar

CCPA slaps fines on PhysicsWallah, McAfee for 'Dark Pattern' practices

India's consumer watchdog has fined edtech firm PhysicsWallah and cybersecurity company McAfee. They were found using deceptive interface designs, known as dark patterns. These tricks manipulated users into unintended actions. PhysicsWallah faces a Rs 5 lakh penalty, while McAfee is fined Rs 1 lakh. Both companies must immediately remove these…

The Economic Times

‘Your devices could be at risk’: how McAfee antivirus scams trade on fear

Urgent renewal emails and huge discounts figures are used to pressure people to hand over their data

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Norton 360 review: Powerful and bang-for-your-buck antivirus software

Norton 360 offers comprehensive protection against malware, and features an array of powerful tools, including Dark Web Monitoring and a VPN.

Tom’s Guide

AI Voice Cloning Scams Explode — One in Four People Have Encountered Them, Losing Up to $15,000

A frantic phone call from your daughter saying she was in a car accident used to sound believable because you trusted her voice. In 2026,...

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Bitdefender review: The ultimate antivirus software for all-round protection

Bitdefender offers excellent protection with Full Scanning, Anti-Theft, Scam Protection Pro, and many other goodies which make it fantastic value for money.

Tom’s Guide

Lenovo's impossibly lightweight 'Aura Edition' Windows laptop offers huge battery life, but I have questions

"The lightest laptop I've ever used": Lenovo's Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition (Gen 11) offers huge battery life, but there's a downside in its pricing.

Windows Central

Dangerous new NoVoice Android malware could be undeletable on older phones — check your settings right now

New NoVoice Android malware hides in innocent-looking apps to bypass your phone’s defenses and secretly monitor every single app you open.

Tom’s Guide

'This rootkit is highly persistent; a standard factory reset will not remove it': "NoVoice" Android malware on Google Play infects 50 apps across 2.3 million devices, here's what we know

NoVoice can clone people's WhatsApp accounts on different devices, experts warn.

TechRadar

“Likely created with AI-generated code”: This massive ‘vibe-coded’ campaign uses 1,700+ fake filenames to inject malware into your favorite game mods and apps

Cryptojackers are being distributed through fake software, VPNs, game mods, and more.

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Exclusive: AI startup Axiamatic raises $54 million to help companies push their digital transformations forward

The Greylock and Bessemer-backed startup has just emerged from stealth under the leadership of three-time founder Rajiv Gupta and Kaushik Narayan.

TechRadar

Last minute holiday shopping this weekend? Here’s how to stay safe from scams

Stay safe this Christmas - be on the lookout for these scams.

International Business Times UK

'Jason Momoa' Cons Widow Out of £500k: British Granny Loses Everything to AI Deepfake 'Aquaman'

Heartbroken British granny loses home to fake Aquaman romance via AI videos promising Hawaiian bliss

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Deepfakes are flooding retailers as part of scammers' return fraud operations

One large retailer currently averages more than 1,000 AI-generated calls per day, according to Pindrop.

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Top holiday scams shoppers should watch for ahead of Black Friday

Generative AI tools have made scams look scary believable and easier than ever to fall for.

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Taylor Swift Tops McAfee's 'Most Dangerous Celebrity' List as AI Scams Use Her Likeness to Target Fans

Taylor Swift has become the top target for AI deepfake scams, with impersonators tricking fans into giving money or personal data, costing victims an average of £410 ($525) each.

Tom’s Guide

11 Samsung Galaxy S25 hidden features you need to know about

Samsung Galaxy S25 can do a lot of great things, but these are 11 of the best hidden features you might not have known about.

Tom’s Guide

McAfee+ Ultimate identity theft protection review: Everything you need to stay safe online

McAfee+ Ultimate combines identity theft protection with McAfee’s security tools for comprehensive online security.

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Bitdefender Ultimate Security Plus identity theft protection review: Taking online security to the next level

Bitdefender’s Ultimate Security Plus Extended pairs the company’s antivirus software with identity theft protection from TransUnion for comprehensive online protection.

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