TechRadar dug into Norton VPN’s privacy promises. The policy is transparent and audited, but it does keep some connection and app data for up to 18 months. It’s a strong contender for privacy-focused users.
A new report from MakeUseOf dismantles the most common browser privacy myths. It turns out our go-to habits are largely security theater, offering comfort but little real protection against modern tracking.
The Shai-Hulud software supply chain worm is escalating. It’s moving beyond stealing GitHub tokens and is now impacting government networks and operational technology. The potential target? Critical infrastructure like utilities and manufacturing.
Organizations are racing to adopt AI, but a surge in security data is creating a major headache. The push for business results is colliding with the need for airtight governance.
An attacker drained roughly $9 million from a Yearn Finance pool by exploiting a flaw in its cached storage system. The hack was executed with an initial deposit worth less than a fraction of a cent.
America’s cyber defense agency has issued a stark mandate: update vulnerable Samsung and Pixel phones by December 23 or discontinue use. The order follows warnings of critical vulnerabilities that may already be under targeted attack.
India’s telecom ministry has ordered that all smartphones must come with the government’s Sanchar Saathi app pre-installed, and users cannot remove it. Digital rights groups are calling it a dangerous expansion of state control over personal devices.
A malicious npm package tried to manipulate AI security scanners with a hidden prompt. Despite being flagged months ago, it remained downloadable and was installed nearly 17,000 times. This shows a dangerous gap between detection and actual removal in the software supply chain.
Amazon is warning its 300 million active customers about a widespread impersonation scam during the holiday shopping season. The scheme uses fake notifications and malicious links to steal financial information and account credentials.
The European Parliament and Council have agreed to hold social media platforms financially responsible for scams that originate on their services. Platforms like Meta will now have to repay banks when they fail to remove fraudulent content after being notified. The law builds on the Digital Services
