WhatsApp says it has notified around 200 users who were tricked into installing a malicious fake version of the chat app that contained government spyware. WhatsApp accused Italian spyware maker SIO of creating a fake version of its messaging app for iPhones, according to an announcement the company shared with TechCrunch. “Our security team proactively … Read more
Google Cloud projects that AI-driven cyberattacks will scale over 2026, impacting manufacturing, retail, and finance sectors tied to global supply chains. Rising risks around AI agents, hypervisors, and third-party providers increase exposure to extortion, IP loss, and regulatory non-compliance, requiring stronger identity and infrastructure controls. By 2026, AI will transition from an exceptional tool … Read more
Last week, DarkSword was then posted to open source code repository GitHub, making it all the more accessible. Security firms Malfors and Proofpoint soon after warned that another Russian hacker group linked to the Kremlin’s FSB intelligence agency was sending out phishing emails that used the technique. Independent security researcher Johnny Franks tells WIRED that … Read more
Appdome has launched Threat-Memory, a feature that stores threat history inside protected iOS and Android apps and assigns a severity score that updates over time. The product targets mobile fraud and account takeover attempts that recur across multiple sessions or app installs. It records prior suspicious activity on the device and makes it available to … Read more
Cybersecurity researchers warn that AI assistants with web access could play a new role in malware campaigns. Instead of connecting directly to a command-and-control server, attackers can use AI platforms as an intermediary for communication, making malicious traffic less likely to be detected. Research by security company Check Point shows that AI assistants such as … Read more
Archyde Indonesia experienced a dramatic surge in cyberattacks throughout 2025, culminating in its designation as the world’s largest source of spam and malware by AwanPintar.id, a national cyber threat intelligence platform.… You can read the full story here: Indonesia Cyberattacks Surge: Named Top Spam & Malware Source in 2025. Source link
WhatsApp’s engineering team has rewritten its media handling library in Rust, cutting the codebase from 160,000 lines of C++ down to 90,000 lines while adding memory safety protections. The library runs on billions of devices, such as Android phones, iPhones, desktops, watches, and web browsers, making this one of the largest client-side deployments of Rust … Read more
Security researchers at CyberArk discovered a critical flaw in StealC malware’s infrastructure. Using an XSS vulnerability, they gained access to sessions of cybercriminals who were stealing cookies themselves. StealC is an infostealer that has been active since early 2023 and is offered as Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS). The platform focuses on stealing cookies, passwords, and other sensitive … Read more
Key Points Fake travel reservations exacerbate travel-related stress. Travelers already face flight cancellations and overbooked hotels. Scams add financial and emotional strain. Fake Travel Reservations Add to travelers’ woes Updated May 30, 2025 Travelers are facing yet another hurdle: fake travel reservations. This scam is adding to the already significant stress … Read more
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