A suite of government hacking tools targeting iPhones is now being used by cybercriminals

Security researchers have identified a suite of powerful hacking tools capable of compromising iPhones running older software that they say has passed from a government customer into the hands of cybercriminals. Google said Tuesday that it first identified the exploit kit, dubbed Coruna, in February 2025 during a surveillance vendor’s attempt to hack into someone’s … Read more

Google uncovers malware campaign by China-linked hackers using Calendar events in a sophisticated cyberattack

In a concerning revelation, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered that a group of hackers linked to China used Google Calendar as a tool to steal sensitive information from individuals. The group, known as APT41 or HOODOO, is believed to have ties to the Chinese government. According to GTIG, the attack began with a … Read more

Apple warns users to update now

Receiving a text with a single image could corrupt your iPhone. According to the Mirror, Apple is warning users to update their phones immediately. A new security patch fixes a major vulnerability that could allow hackers to access private data with a single, malicious image. The company has rolled out iOS 18.5 to address this … Read more

Act Now As New Gmail And Microsoft 2FA Security Bypass Attack Strikes

Enable passkeys as 2FA bypass attacks confirmed. getty Update, April 15, 2025: This story, originally published April 13, has now been updated with details of how real-time email validation helps attackers, along with further information from Trustwave detailing how attackers obfuscate their 2FA bypass phishing threats. I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but … Read more

Gmail And Microsoft 2FA Security Bypass — Take Action Now, Users Told

Enable passkeys as 2FA bypass attacks confirmed. getty Update, April 14, 2025: This story, originally published April 13, has now been updated with more information from Trustwave detailing how attackers obfuscate their 2FA bypass phishing threats. I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but if you didn’t already realize, you are under attack. No … Read more

As Gmail And Microsoft 2FA Security Bypassed — Do This One Thing Now

Enable passkeys as 2FA bypass attacks confirmed. getty I’m sorry to have to tell you this, but if you didn’t already realize, you are under attack. No matter the operating system you use, the applications you rely upon or the faith you have in Big Tech to protect you, attackers are coming for your accounts … Read more

Google Suspends Account of Advertiser That Distributed Malware

Google reportedly suspended the account of an advertiser that was placing sponsored Google ads that pretended to offer access to DeepSeek but actually delivered malware. The criminal’s ads that showed up as sponsored Google search results linked to a website that aimed to look like DeepSeek’s but was fake and delivered a Trojan to the devices of … Read more

High-Severity Flaw Lets Hackers Bypass Authentication

Image: Ferran Rodenas/Flickr/Creative Commons If you use VMware Tools for Windows, it is critical to update to the latest version. Broadcom, which acquired VMware for $69 billion in 2023, has issued a patch for a high-severity vulnerability that is actively being exploited by cybercriminals. The vulnerability affects VMware Tools for Windows versions 11.x.x and 12.x.x, … Read more

Google’s in-car gaming sparks cybersecurity concerns

Google has introduced in-car gaming as part of its latest Pixel Feature Drop, sparking concerns over potential cybersecurity threats. Google has positioned this new feature, available via Android Auto, as a means to entertain passengers while the vehicle is parked. However, cybersecurity expert Liudas Kanapienis has expressed concern that this addition could provide new avenues … Read more