Google Acquires Wiz for Record $32 Billion
Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has announced its acquisition of Wiz, a leading cloud and cybersecurity platform for $32 billion. This acquisition, Google’s largest to date,…
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Scammers Sneak 300+ Ad Fraud Apps onto Google Play with 60M Downloads
Cybersecurity researchers at Bitdefender have discovered a malicious ad fraud campaign that has successfully deployed over 300 applications within the Google Play Store. These malicious…
ANY.RUN Introduces Android OS to Its Interactive Sandbox
With Android devices deeply embedded in business operations, it’s no surprise that cybercriminals are increasingly targeting them. Businesses are now prime targets, facing threats like…
Fake DeepSeek AI Installers, Websites and Apps Spreading Malware
The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has undeniably transformed various sectors, with tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek and Gemini becoming household names. However, this advancement has…
SquareX Launches “Year of Browser Bugs” (YOBB) to Expose Critical Security Blind Spots
Palo Alto, USA, March 18th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Groundbreaking initiative reveals browser vulnerabilities in understudied yet critical attack surface SquareX, a pioneer in Browser Detection and…
How to Permanently and Securely Delete Photos from an iPhone
Do you need to permanently and securely delete photos from an iPhone to prevent unauthorized access? Simply deleting them isn’t always enough, as they can…
Hackers Exploit ChatGPT with CVE-2024-27564, 10,000+ Attacks in a Week
In its latest research report, cybersecurity firm Veriti has spotted active exploitation of a vulnerability within OpenAI’s ChatGPT infrastructure. Their research, shared with Hackread.com, focuses…
“Sophisticated” StilachiRAT Exploits Chrome for Crypto Wallets and Credentials
Microsoft’s Incident Response team has spotted a “sophisticated” new remote access trojan (RAT) dubbed StilachiRAT compromising targeted systems, stealing data and evading detection without raising…
ChatGPT Down as Users Report “Gateway Time-out” Error
Users attempting to access OpenAI’s popular AI chatbot, ChatGPT, are currently encountering widespread outages, with many reporting a “Gateway time-out” error when visiting the official…
Custom vs. Off-the-shelf Educational Software
Educational institutions and businesses looking to implement technology-driven learning solutions often face a key decision: should they invest in custom-built educational software or opt for…
Malicious Code Hits ‘tj-actions/changed-files’ in 23,000 GitHub Repos
GitHub security alert: Malicious code found in ‘tj-actions/changed-files,’ impacting 23K+ repos. Learn how to check, remove, and protect your CI/CD pipelines. Research firm StepSecurity’s CI/CD…
Scammers Pose as Cl0p Ransomware to Send Fake Extortion Letters
Scammers are sending fake extortion and ransom demands while posing as ransomware gangs, including the notorious Cl0p ransomware. Learn how to spot these scams and…