AI Browsers Can Be Tricked Into Paying Fake Stores in PromptFix Attack
The PromptFix attack tricks AI browsers with fake CAPTCHAs, leading them to phishing sites and fake stores where they auto-complete purchases. Cybersecurity experts at Guardio…
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Nearly 1M SSNs and Health Records Exposed in Marijuana Patient Database
Ohio Medical Alliance exposed a medical marijuana patient database containing 957,000 records, including SSNs, IDs, health files, and sensitive internal notes. Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler…
Russian State Hackers Exploit 7-Year-Old Cisco Router Vulnerability
FBI and Cisco warn Russian hackers are exploiting a 7-year-old Cisco Smart Install vulnerability on outdated routers and switches worldwide. Thousands of outdated Cisco devices…
Fake Antivirus App Spreads Android Malware to Spy on Russian Users
Doctor Web warns of Android.Backdoor.916.origin, a fake antivirus app that spies on Russian users by stealing data, streaming audio and video. Cybersecurity researchers at Doctor…
Link11 Highlights Growing Cybersecurity Risks and Introduces Integrated WAAP Protection Platform
Frankfurt am Main, Germany, August 20th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Link11, a Germany-based global IT security provider, has released insights into the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape and…
New DripDropper Malware Exploits Linux Flaw Then Patches It Lock Rivals Out
A new report from Red Canary reveals a clever Linux malware called DripDropper that exploits a flaw and then patches it to prevent other hackers…
AI Website Builder Lovable Abused for Phishing and Malware Scams
Scammers have been spotted abusing AI site builder Lovable to mimic trusted brands, steal credentials, drain crypto wallets, and spread malware. Cybersecurity researchers at Proofpoint…
How to Automate Phishing Detection to Prevent Data Theft
Phishing is no longer about badly written emails asking you to “click here.” Today’s attacks are business-grade, powered by AI and packaged in ready-to-use phishing…
Australian ISP iiNet Reports Data Breach, Customer Accounts Stolen%
Australian ISP iiNet confirms data breach as hackers stole 280,000 email accounts, phone numbers and user data using stolen employee credentials, TPG says. Australian internet…
Citizen Lab Reports Hidden VPN Networks Sharing Ownership and Security Flaws
Citizen Lab’s new report, Hidden Links, uncovers a network of VPN providers like Turbo VPN and VPN Monster that are controlled by a single company…
96,000 UK Police Bodycam Videos Lost After Data Transfer Mishap
The UK’s South Yorkshire Police lost 96,000 bodycam videos in a data transfer mishap, impacting 126 cases. Poor backups and IT failures led to the…
Fake ChatGPT Desktop App Delivering PipeMagic Backdoor, Microsoft
Microsoft warns that a fake ChatGPT desktop app was used to deliver PipeMagic malware, linked to ransomware attacks exploiting a Windows zero-day. Cybersecurity researchers at…