American authorities are reportedly investigating allegations that Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has the capability to access encrypted messages on the platform, raising significant privacy and security concerns.
Cybersecurity experts warn that scammers are exploiting Google's new Gmail address change feature to launch convincing phishing attacks, potentially compromising billions of accounts and connected services.
EE has issued an urgent alert to all customers following a significant rise in convincing scam text messages that impersonate the company's rewards programme.
The Molly Rose Foundation warns of 'chilling and urgent threat' from Com networks on gaming platforms and chat rooms, urging government action to protect children.
The creators of Iranian messaging app Gap Messenger, registered in West Sussex, face accusations of sharing user data with Tehran's authorities amid severe internet crackdowns.
A television journalist in San Francisco was defrauded of thousands after an AI bot impersonated a legitimate realtor in a sophisticated rental scam.
A digitally literate young adult shares how a fake text message led to a $500 loss, highlighting that cyber scams can target anyone, not just the vulnerable.
The acting director of CISA under President Trump uploaded 'for official use only' documents to a public ChatGPT version, prompting an internal DHS security review and raising concerns about AI platform misuse.
Iranian authorities appear to be relaxing internet restrictions after a severe blackout that began on 8 January, with experts noting patchy connectivity and mounting economic losses estimated at $36 million per day.
WhatsApp introduces a new 'Strict Account Settings' feature, dubbed 'lockdown mode,' to protect journalists and public figures from sophisticated cyber threats like Pegasus malware.
Italy's National Cybersecurity Agency prepares for sophisticated AI-driven threats targeting the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, deploying extensive monitoring and rapid response teams.
Cybersecurity experts issue urgent warning about rising QR code scams targeting iPhone and Android users. Learn the four essential rules to protect your personal data from sophisticated fraud attempts.
Australia's national broadcaster ABC is investigating a security breach where its Facebook page with 4.9 million followers was hacked, posting images of adult performers and an unflattering photo of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
The ABC News Facebook page was briefly compromised, displaying an image of adult model Bonnie Blue as its cover photo before removal after 20 minutes.
The California Post launches as a brash, conservative-friendly tabloid newspaper and digital site aiming to shake up California's media landscape with New York-style sensationalism.
The Home Office launches a drive to recruit cyber security experts as special constables, aiming to tackle the 90% of crimes with digital elements through volunteer policing.
Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a database containing 149 million stolen credentials, including 48 million Gmail logins, prompting urgent warnings for users to update passwords and security settings.
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a database containing 149 million login credentials, with Gmail accounts most affected. Facebook, Instagram, and other major platforms also compromised in this alarming security breach.
A cybersecurity researcher has uncovered a database containing 149 million compromised login credentials, with Gmail users facing the highest risk. The exposed data includes emails, passwords, and URLs from numerous online services.
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou exposes how intelligence agencies worldwide can remotely access smartphones, smart TVs, and even car systems to monitor conversations and control vehicles.
Spain's highest criminal court has shelved its investigation into Pegasus spyware targeting ministers' phones for a second time, blaming Israel's lack of cooperation and violation of international legal agreements.
Sportswear giant Under Armour is investigating a significant data breach that exposed millions of customer email addresses and personal details, though passwords and financial data appear secure.
Sportswear giant Under Armour is investigating a significant data breach that compromised millions of customer email addresses and personal details, though passwords and financial data appear secure.
Analysis reveals Elon Musk's Grok AI generated over 3 million sexualised images on X in 11 days, including nearly 25,000 depicting children, sparking global outrage and platform restrictions.
Ellen Roome joins other bereaved parents in a wrongful death lawsuit against TikTok, seeking access to children's data and demanding platform accountability after her son Jools died in unclear circumstances.
Following Verizon's service outage affecting 1.5 million customers, scammers are sending phishing texts and emails pretending to offer the $20 credit. Learn how to identify and avoid these fraudulent messages.
Yahoo's Edge, Finance, and Mail platforms experienced a widespread outage on Wednesday, with users reporting a 'too many requests' error. Outage tracker Downdetector recorded at least 15,000 reports, and AOL services also appeared affected.
A TikTok user has exposed a sophisticated scam on Vinted where buyers trick sellers into revealing personal information after marking items as 'okay'. Learn how to protect yourself.
Six families from the UK and US are taking legal action against TikTok after their children died attempting the viral 'Blackout Challenge' on the platform.
The European Union proposes mandatory phase-out of telecom equipment from high-risk countries within three years, targeting Chinese firms like Huawei and ZTE to secure critical infrastructure.