French police search X office in Paris, summons Elon Musk for questioning

The Paris prosecutor’s office announced that it is expanding a criminal investigation into X for alleged crimes, including the possession and distribution of child sexual exploitation material.

Dangerous new malware targets macOS devices via OpenVSX extensions – here’s how to stay safe

GlassWorm malware is expanding to open source platforms, targeting macOS users with infostealers.

Panera Bread data breach much more serious than we thought – over 5 million customers were hit, new reports claim

Panera Bread customer data leaked on the dark web, allowing researchers to determine how many people were hit.

Notepad++ hit by suspected Chinese state-sponsored hackers – here’s what we know so far

Notepad++ targeted and used to deliver poisoned updates to a select group of victims.

Malwarebytes and ChatGPT team up to check all of those suspicious texts, emails, and URLs with one simple phrase

Malwarebytes and ChatGPT are teaming up to provide quick, easy, and free scam checking with just one simple phrase

How Data Brokers Can Fuel Violence Against Public Servants

A new report from the Public Service Alliance finds state privacy laws offer public servants few ways to protect their private data, even as threats against them are on the rise.

Searching for a mini PC on a budget? The Topton D12 Ultra is wallet-friendly and packs some surprisingly powerful hardware that’s sure to please

Topton D12 Ultra mini PC combines Ryzen AI 300 series processors, expandable memory, and multiple connectivity options at an affordable price.
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One job where AI stepping up isn’t such a problem – AI-assisted cybersecurity team discovers mass of OpenSSL vulnerabilities, praised for ‘high quality of the reports and their constructive collaboration’

AI-assisted analysis revealed 12 long-standing OpenSSL vulnerabilities, exposing the limits of manual review and accelerating coordinated remediation across critical internet infrastructure.
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Notepad++ updates got hijacked for months and could have spied for China
Notepad++ updates got hijacked for months and could have spied for China

Users of the text and code editor Notepad++ may have unknowingly downloaded a malicious update for the app after its shared hosting servers were hijacked last year. On Monday, the app’s developer, Don Ho, posted an update on the attack with more details, including that the hackers were “likely a Chinese state-sponsored group” and that […]