Cybercriminals are using fake acquisition deals to steer employees toward large wire transfers. The campaign, called Phantom Deal, begins with a believable WhatsApp message from someone appearing to be a …
Hackers Weaponize ScreenConnect to Spread Worm-Like Malware Across Windows Systems
Hackers are turning rogue remote-support installations into a tool that can spread malicious code between Windows computers. The activity stands out because an infected remote-access client can pass staged payloads …
Chaotic Eclipse Claims Avast Antivirus 0-Day Vulnerability – PoC Released
Researcher Chaotic Eclipse has claimed to have discovered a zero-day privilege-escalation vulnerability affecting Avast Antivirus and released a public proof-of-concept repository named PrettyPrague. The researcher behind the project, using the …
Claude AI Faces Outage Impacting Mythos 5.1, Fable 5.1, and Opus 5
Anthropic’s Claude AI experienced a partial outage on September 3, 2026, disrupting requests across several Claude models and affecting developers, enterprise users, and individuals relying on the platform for coding, …
Hackers Use QR Codes in Phishing Emails to Steal Login Credentials
Hackers are putting QR codes in phishing emails to steal login credentials. Known as quishing, the method hides a dangerous web address inside a square and persuades recipients to scan …
153 Million Driver’s License Scans Surface on Dark Web as FBI Opens Investigation
A dark web identity theft service known as Nexus has reportedly offered scans of more than 153 million driver’s licenses from people in the United States and Canada. The FBI’s …
New $7 SweepLED Device That Allows Anyone to Detect Hidden Cameras in Hotels
Researchers have developed SweepLED, a low-cost smartphone accessory designed to help travelers find concealed cameras in hotel rooms and short-term rentals. The prototype uses an LED-equipped phone case, computer vision, …
Microsoft to Expand Memory Integrity Protection Across Windows Devices
Microsoft will begin expanding memory integrity protection across eligible Windows devices in October 2026, automatically enabling a stronger kernel-level security baseline for more users and organizations. The change is designed …
3 High-Severity HP Easy Start Flaws Let Attackers Escalate Privileges on macOS
Three high-severity vulnerabilities in HP Easy Start for macOS could allow attackers to interfere with printer-software installation workflows and potentially gain elevated privileges. The flaws affect versions earlier than 2.16.7.260722, …
Hackers Use QR Codes With No Images to Bypass Email Security
Hackers are using QR codes without image files to slip past email defenses. The tactic turns email markup into a scannable code, routing recipients to a phishing page while depriving …