Samsung Warns UK Customers of Data Breach Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Samsung informed in an email notification about a cybersecurity incident that is said to have impacted some of its customers in the UK. The data breach compromised personal information of the said individuals. The South Korean electronics giant said it discovered the incident on November 13, 2023, however, the breach is said to have occurred between 2019 to 2020....

The Progress Data of 1,00,000 Players Was Exposed by the RPG Guidus Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Guidus, a popular mobile role-playing game (RPG), leaks information about its users’ game progress. Cybernews researched and discovered that the sensitive data had been hardcoded into the Guidus app, exposing it to data leaks. There are over 100k downloads of Guidus on the Google Play App store. It is a famous pixel RPG game for mobile devices....

Image by Solen Feyissa, from Unsplash Thousands of ChatGPT Chats Accidentally Made Public Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Thousands of ChatGPT users were shocked to find out that their private chats became publicly visible on Google searches. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Over 4,000 ChatGPT chats appeared in Google search results. Users misunderstood the “Make discoverable” checkbox when sharing chats....

Photo by Mariia Shalabaieva on Unsplash U.S. Financial Regulator Reports Cyberattack Exposing Sensitive Email Data Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) disclosed on Tuesday that a cybersecurity breach in February exposed sensitive data related to financial entities. The incident, which involved unauthorized access to email accounts of OCC executives and staff, has been mitigated, and the financial regulator has released further details about the vulnerability....

Image by Roy Luck, from Wikimedia Commons US Oil Giant Halliburton Targeted in Cyberattack Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor After two days of speculation, Halliburton, a leading oil drilling and fracking company, confirmed it shut down some internal systems following a cyberattack earlier this week, according to CNN . In a statement filed with government regulators on Thursday, Halliburton disclosed that unauthorized access to its systems was detected on Wednesday....

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Image by Solen Feyssa, from Unsplash Viral TikTok Hoax Uses Fake Tour Site To Highlight Migrant Rights Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The fake alligator tour website created by a TikToker leads MAGA supporters to migrant aid resources instead of an actual tour. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: TikToker Lisandra Vazquez created a fake “Alligator Alcatraz” tour site....

Image by Mliu92, from Wikimedia Commons Waymo Robotaxi And Serve Delivery Robot Collide In Los Angeles Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor On December 27, 2024, a collision occurred between a Waymo robotaxi and a Serve Robotics sidewalk delivery robot at a West Hollywood intersection, as first Reported by TechCrunch . In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!...

Photo by Kate Oseen on Unsplash YouTube Releases New Weekly Ranking Of Top Podcasts In The U.S. Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager YouTube announced on Thursday a new podcast ranking feature for the United States. “Podcast Charts” will showcase the top 100 podcasts based on their recent popularity. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: YouTube launches YouTube Charts, a weekly podcast ranking in the United States....

Youtube Gaming YouTube’s Free-to-Play Games Are Rolling Out to All Users Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Fact-Checked by YouTube announced last week that its Playables game feature is currently rolling out worldwide. The lightweight, free-to-play games can be found under the “Explore” section of YouTube’s mobile apps and desktop website and should be fully available worldwide within the coming months According to the YouTube team, the current lineup of Playables includes more than 75 mini-games, from crosswords, action, and sports games to more casual and entertaining mobile games like Angry Birds Showdown , Words of Wonders , Cut the Rope , Tomb of the Mask , and Trivia Crack ....

ZenRAT: Novel Malware Distributed Via Fake Bitwarden Installers Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer A new remote access trojan (RAT), ZenRAT, was found to be concealed within fake installation packages of the password manager, Bitwarden. Primarily targeting Windows users, this information stealing malware was hosted on a fake website impersonating Bitwarden, researchers at Proofpoint revealed . Although, the mode of distribution was not confirmed. Based on similar past instances, it’s believed that victims were directed to the dubious domains via phishing emails, SEO Poisoning, and adware bundles....

10 Best Proxy in 2026: Free & Paid Servers Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist In theory, proxy servers add an additional layer of security between your device and the internet. But in reality, many proxies are slow, don’t encrypt your data adequately, or contain malicious malware . The worst offenders are free services. I found 10 of the best proxies after testing dozens of free and paid proxy services....

10 Best VPN Services in 2026: Secure, Fast, & Private Written By Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Finding a good VPN is like trying to pick the best coffee in a busy city — each cafe claims to be the “best,” but you won’t know until you try. Trouble is, a bad VPN pick can leave you with snail-slow speeds , no access to your favorite platforms, or a provider quietly logging your data....

10 Best VPN Services in 2026: Secure, Fast, & Private Written By Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Finding a good VPN is like trying to pick the best coffee in a busy city — each cafe claims to be the “best,” but you won’t know until you try. Trouble is, a bad VPN pick can leave you with snail-slow speeds , no access to your favorite platforms, or a provider quietly logging your data....

3 Best VPNs for China: Still Working (Tested in 2026) Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Reader’s Comments 3 Many VPNs claim to work in China, but most VPNs simply can’t avoid China’s tough proxy detection methods to establish secure, reliable connections . This makes choosing the right VPN tricky, as you may pick a service that doesn’t protect your data. Even more confusingly, there are plenty of reviews giving different opinions on which VPNs work....

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5 Best Starlink VPNs in 2026 — Fully Tested and Working Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Reader’s Comments 1 While it’s proven to be a reliable connection, you aren’t entirely safe when using Starlink . It also doesn’t let you forward ports, as it uses CGNAT to assign IP addresses. Thankfully, you can use a VPN to resolve many of these issues....

7 Best VPNs for Bulgaria to Stay Anonymous in 2026 Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist If you’re visiting Bulgaria, you may not be able to access your accounts back home with Hulu, Lloyds bank, or certain shopping sites. Plus, Bulgaria has been the target of huge cyberattacks in the past so your information isn’t safe, especially when using public WiFi. You can travel Bulgaria confidently with a VPN that has global servers, but picking the right one from over a hundred can be difficult....

Credit: Future You; Melanie Gonick, MIT AI Lets Users Converse With Their Future Selves Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! MIT researchers developed an AI system called “Future You” for self-reflection. Future You simulates a 60-year-old version of users based on their input. The system is aimed at helping young people make better life decisions and reduce anxiety....