Alanna Titterington

Google has released its September security update for Pixel smartphones – fixing 110 vulnerabilities. One of the vulnerabilities appears to be being used actively in targeted attacks.

What do malicious browser extensions, crypto theft, and fake Chrome update guides have in common? We look at a recent campaign involving 19 infected add-ons.

Researchers have built a device that can interfere with critical systems aboard a Boeing 737. Here’s how the attack works, and whether it’s time you started worrying about flying yet.

It steals passwords, banking credentials, and verification codes, and lets attackers control a smartphone remotely. Here’s why this new Android threat is so dangerous, and how it manages to transfer stolen data home.

Steam forums are the latest battleground for ClickFix attacks. We break down how attackers disguise themselves as helpful commenters to trick gamers into installing a crypto miner on their PCs.

How one “cybersecurity expert” published 445 books on Amazon in a single year — and what that means for anyone trying to learn something real in the age of AI slop.

CrashStealer is a macOS infostealer disguised as a videoconferencing app. It abuses Apple’s own trusted mechanisms to sneak onto your computer unnoticed.

How attackers distribute ScreenConnect under the guise of free software to deploy AsyncRAT.

ClickFix attacks, which were once seen mostly on Windows, are now spreading to macOS. We break down the mechanics of the attack, and ways to protect your device.

A new variation of ClickFix allows attackers to gain access to Microsoft 365 accounts. We break down how this technique works, and what threat it poses to organizations.

How Meta plans to implement the NameTag facial recognition feature in its smart glasses, and why it’s already sparking outrage.

Yarbo smart mowers were found to have a built-in remote access loophole with identical passwords across all devices. A security researcher managed to completely hijack a mower, and could even force it to… run over its owner.

Because of a supply chain attack, some Windows users unknowingly downloaded a Monero crypto miner along with their Hola Browser installation.

We break down Elon Musk’s new messaging app, XChat: here’s what we know about its end-to-end encryption, and whether the new service can truly compete with Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram.

We break down how cybercriminals are using fake IPTV apps to spread malware, and how you can protect your devices and data during the World Cup.

The new VoidStealer Trojan utilizes a novel method to bypass Chrome’s App-Bound Encryption, allowing it to hijack sessions and steal user data.

We’re breaking down why developers have moved into the crosshairs, the specific tactics attackers are using, and how to reduce the risks of company infrastructure being compromised.

The emergence of DarkSword and Coruna — new malware targeting iOS — shows exactly how government intelligence tools are being repurposed as weapons for cybercriminals. We break down how these attacks work, why they’re so dangerous, and what you can do to not get infected.

Smart sex toys and their companion apps collect and process some extremely personal data. We break down the risks involved, and ways to protect your privacy.

Researcher Niels Provos’ prototype IronCurtain architecture: a system designed to restrict the actions of AI agents through isolation and security policies.

Intellexa’s Predator spyware can hide camera and microphone usage indicators on iOS devices. Here’s a look at how it pulls it off.