FBI claims fake cop scams are costing victims billions —here’s what to look out for

FBI reports impersonating law enforcement and government officials has netted scammers around $1.6 billion since January 2025 – but that is only based on reported cases, so the true figure could be much higher

These popular TP-Link home security cameras could be hacked to spy on you while you sleep, experts warn
These popular TP-Link home security cameras could be hacked to spy on you while you sleep, experts warn

A passwordless login bypass in TP-Link’s Tapo C200 and C120 cameras can expose your live feed to anyone on the same network, and a fix is already available to download

Privacy policies on top LLMs take over 20 minutes to read, so perhaps it no wonder people are signing their lives over to ChatGPT and others

Technical and legal jargon make privacy policies for LLMs and their chatbots almost unreadable for most people.

Microsoft takes down AI-boosted phishing tool that hit 12,000 accounts

Two people arrested and dozens of websites seized in an organized operation against EvilTokens.

Millions of Russian fast food fans hit in Burger King Russia hack

Data stolen years ago finally surfaced on the web, showing 3.2 million Burger King Russia victims.

OpenAI opens its Daybreak cyber defence programme to Ukraine
OpenAI opens its Daybreak cyber defence programme to Ukraine

“Ukraine is already on the front line, and its defenders need support now. We want to put more capable tools in their hands to help them find and fix vulnerabilities and protect the critical networks people depend on,” said Sasha Baker, head of nationa…

Hackers hit the FBI — ShinyHunters say they have stolen 2TB of employee data, but the attack isn’t looking for money, just an apology

ShinyHunters are looking to improve their standing in the public eye. What better way to do it than hacking the FBI?

Upwind acquires Aegis as cybersecurity firm builds new AI Security Labs
Upwind acquires Aegis as cybersecurity firm builds new AI Security Labs

The cybersecurity industry is increasingly focused on how artificial intelligence can reshape both defensive technology and the threat landscape. Upwind is responding by acquiring AI security startup Aegis and launching a new research and engineering i…

LinkedIn adds new tools to fight fake profiles and bogus work histories

LinkedIn is rolling out new verification tools that let members vouch for colleagues’ work experience and give companies more control over accounts that falsely claim to employ them.