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Category: Cybersecurity
Microsoft’s BitLocker fix needs new Intel chips. Is it worth it?
Microsoft is tackling BitLocker’s notorious performance hit by offloading encryption to a dedicated chip. The catch? You’ll need a PC with Intel’s upcoming Core Ultra Series 3 vPro processors to use it. This move could finally make full-disk encryption feel invisible, but it locks the best experienc
Interpol’s Operation Sentinel Nabs 574 in Major African Cybercrime Bust
A massive, Interpol-coordinated cybercrime operation across 19 African countries has resulted in hundreds of arrests and millions recovered. The crackdown highlights the sharp rise in sophisticated digital crime targeting the continent’s critical sectors.
OpenAI’s AI Hacker Can’t Fully Protect Its New Browser
OpenAI is deploying an AI-powered “automated attacker” to find security holes in its ChatGPT Atlas agentic browser. The company’s new research uses reinforcement learning to simulate complex, multi-step hacks. Despite the effort, OpenAI acknowledges that the fundamental vulnerability of AI agents to
Why Your Data Quality is Broken at Scale (And How to Fix It)
As data pipelines grow in volume and complexity, traditional manual quality checks become impossible. The only viable solution is to automate validation and anomaly detection across the entire data lifecycle.
AI’s Next Big Thing? It Might Be a $10 Billion Mess
A new AI startup has landed a staggering $10 billion valuation, aiming to challenge giants like OpenAI. Its plan hinges on a controversial, fully open-source model. The move could reshape the entire competitive landscape.
Sony’s PSN Has a “Fatal Security Flaw,” Report Claims
A new report suggests PlayStation Network accounts may be vulnerable even with passkeys and two-factor authentication enabled. The alleged hack involves internal Sony tools and requires only a user’s email address, which is often exposed in online screenshots.
Cisco Hit by Chinese Zero-Day and Massive VPN Attack Wave
Cisco is dealing with a one-two punch of cyber threats. A China-linked group exploited a critical, unpatched zero-day in email security appliances, while a separate wave of attacks hit VPNs from Cisco and Palo Alto Networks.
Home Care Fraud Is Getting Worse, and Patients Are Dying
A new report details a grim rise in home healthcare fraud where workers send unqualified friends to impersonate them. With 298 fraud convictions for personal care attendants in 2024, the system’s weak verification is failing vulnerable patients, sometimes with fatal results.
Microsoft 365 Phishing Surges with Sneaky “Device Code” Trick
Threat actors are massively scaling up phishing campaigns that abuse Microsoft’s legitimate OAuth device code flow. Using tools like SquarePhish2, they’re tricking users into granting access with fake salary documents and QR codes, leading to full account takeover.