A Critical Deadline Is Approaching for Windows and Linux Security

The cryptographic keys that secure your computer’s boot sequence will start to expire on June 24. Here’s what that means for you.

‘Simply being aware is no longer sufficient protection’ — Security experts warn of AI-boosted scam campaigns that can trick even the smartest victims

AI-powered scams are tricking victims faster than ever, with many losing money within minutes through convincing fake identities.

Signal’s Meredith Whittaker wants you to remember that AI chatbots ‘are not your friends’

“These are not your friends. These are not conscious beings. These are not sentient interlocutors.”

Microsoft finds USB worm that steals cryptocurrency through clipboard hijacking and Tor
Microsoft finds USB worm that steals cryptocurrency through clipboard hijacking and Tor

Microsoft Threat Intelligence has identified a new strain of self-propagating malware that spreads through USB drives, monitors the Windows clipboard for cryptocurrency wallet addresses and seed phrases, and routes all stolen data through a portable To…

Nintendo confirms data stolen via third-party cyberattack — but sadly no big secrets were revealed

Shadowbyt3$ is asking for $2 million in exchange for the data, but Nintendo seemingly turned the offer down.

Apple has fixed a security flaw in Beats Studio Buds which let hackers spy on conversations

A Beats Studio Buds bug finally gets a patch after a year, which will be deployed next time users connect their headphones.

A key US data center law covering security and sustainability is set to lapse worryingly soon, with no sign of a replacement

A federal data center law covering security and sustainability may expire soon as AI infrastructure expansion increases regulatory pressure nationwide.

Encryption, spyware, and now Mythos: History shows why cyber export control doesn’t work

For the last 30 years, stopping the flow of cybersecurity-related software has proven to be ineffective. It’s unclear why it would work now with Anthropic’s cybersecurity model Mythos.