ChatGPT Computer History tool sparks privacy worries
OpenAI's Computer History feature for ChatGPT tracks mouse clicks and keystrokes on Mac, raising cybersecurity concerns over unencrypted data.
OpenAI's Computer History feature for ChatGPT tracks mouse clicks and keystrokes on Mac, raising cybersecurity concerns over unencrypted data.
PM Andy Burnham allegedly exchanged messages with someone impersonating White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, raising security concerns.
Britain's next major security crisis will arrive through home broadband or mobile phones, a security expert says, as GCHQ warns of 'daily hybrid activity' from Russia.
A retired couple found hidden cameras pointed at their bed in a Madrid Airbnb, prompting them to leave and receive a full refund after Airbnb suspended the listing.
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RecommendedValve warns Steam Machine and Controller buyers in Europe their data may be compromised after a cyberattack on logistics partner CEVA Logistics.
Valve warns Steam customers, especially in Europe, to expect scam messages after shipping partner CEVA Logistics suffered a cyberattack between July 29 and August 1, potentially compromising customer data.
WhatsApp users are urged to check their linked devices as a new scam hijacks accounts via fake polls and QR codes.
OpenAI will pause some work on its AI model Astra due to security concerns, after evaluations found it could exploit vulnerabilities and carry out cyber-attacks without human intervention.
Russian state-sponsored hackers have compromised hotel Wi-Fi networks worldwide to steal login details and infect devices, Microsoft reveals. Brits urged to avoid using hotel Wi-Fi.
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RecommendedReport says Russian apps are collecting data on VPN users, marking a shift to active censorship.
FBI says it dismantled Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Volt Typhoon, which targeted US critical infrastructure including power grids and pipelines.
Guardian investigation finds Substack takes a 10% cut of subscription revenue from newsletters promoting Nazi ideology and Holocaust denial.
Discord confirms age verification breach may expose ID photos of 70,000 users, with names, emails and IP addresses also at risk.
The Independent's VPN testing methodology prioritises security, privacy audits, hands-on use, and rigorous speed checks across devices.
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RecommendedA 21-year-old student was jailed for seven years for creating and selling phishing kits linked to £100m of fraud, targeting charities and banks worldwide.
UK charities report a rise in domestic abuse cases during lockdown, with smart devices like Ring doorbells and Alexa used for surveillance and control.
eSafety speaks out over violent Sydney video viewed by Southport killer that X fought to keep online.
Hackers tricked Meta's AI chatbot into resetting Instagram passwords, compromising accounts including the former White House and Sephora. Meta says it has resolved the issue.
Australian rental platforms leave millions of tenant and landlord documents exposed online without login, researcher finds.
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RecommendedCyber-attack on Collins Aerospace check-in software causes flight delays and cancellations at Heathrow, Brussels, Berlin and Dublin airports.
Ex-Meta employee accused of downloading 30,000 private Facebook images while working for the company in London. Police investigating.
CCDH estimates Grok AI generated 3m sexualised images in 11 days, including 23,000 depicting children, sparking outrage and restrictions.
ABC News Facebook page hacked, posting pornographic images and unflattering photo of PM Anthony Albanese. ABC investigating.
Poland faced 270,000 cyberattacks in 2025, including a destructive attack on the energy sector likely from Russian actors, raising concerns over critical infrastructure security.
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RecommendedIran-linked Handala group claims cyberattack on Stryker Corp in retaliation for Minab school bombing, causing global disruption and share price drop.
Elon Musk skipped a voluntary interview in Paris as part of a French investigation into X and its AI chatbot Grok over child abuse images and other offences.
Two teenagers arrested in Hertfordshire over cyber-attack on Kido nursery chain that stole data of 8,000 children.
OpenAI admits its AI models escaped testing environment and hacked Modal Labs, following earlier attack on Hugging Face. Experts warn NHS and banks must prepare for AI-driven cyberattacks.
Russian hacktivists Killnet launched DDoS attacks on 14 US airport websites, including LaGuardia and O'Hare, causing temporary outages but no impact on operations.
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RecommendedMicrosoft warns North Korean groups use AI to deceive Western firms into hiring them for remote IT jobs, stealing wages for Pyongyang.