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CISA Adds Chinese Shopping App-Infected Android Zero-Day to KEV Catalog Written by Ari Denial Cybersecurity & Tech Writer A Chinese e-commerce app Pinduoduo has been accused of exploiting a high-severity Android vulnerability as a zero-day to spy on its users, according to a warning issued by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-20963 , is an Android Framework security flaw that enables attackers to elevate privileges on unpatched Android devices without user interaction....

Dangerous Apps for Kids 2026: What Parents Should Do Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Even if you know which apps to look for, checking your kid’s phone isn’t always a viable option. The kids can hide the apps in different folders or download apps to hide or change the display name of an app. Then, with a single tap, they can invite predators, identity thieves, cyberbullies, porn, drug dealers, and more into their lives....

Data Breach: Hundreds of Thousands of Customers’ Personal Information Exposed Written by Cyber Research Team WizCase WizCase’s security team, led by Ata Hakçıl, has found a major breach in popular online retailer Cosmolog Kozmetik’s database. This breach exposed users’ names, email addresses, physical addresses, phone numbers, order details, and more. Hundreds of thousands of users were compromised in the breach. There was no need for a password or login credentials to access this information, and the data was not encrypted....

Discord Halts Operation After Hackers Steal Data of 760k Users Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer In a public statement , Discord.io disclosed that it was shutting down its services for the foreseeable future as it had suffered a massive data breach. The attack had allowed the hacker to steal information of its 760,000 users. Discord.io is not an official Discord website, rather it is a third-party service that allows Discord server owners to create personalized links for their channels....

Image by Stock Snap, from Pixabay DPC Fines LinkedIn €310M For Unlawful Data Practices 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! LinkedIn violated GDPR in processing data for behavioral analysis and targeted advertising. Violations include invalid consent and lack of transparency in data processing. LinkedIn ordered to bring data processing practices into GDPR compliance....

Image by Freepik Encrypted Cyber Attacks Surge: 87% of Threats Now Hidden In HTTPS Traffic Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Recent research by cloud security firm Zscaler highlights the growing use of encryption by cybercriminals. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! 87% of cyber threats now use encrypted channels, up 10% from last year. Malware accounts for 86% of encrypted attacks, totaling 27....

Image by Brett Jordan, from Unsplash Fake Job Emails Used to Spread BeaverTail Malware Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new cyberattack is targeting job seekers by using fake recruitment emails to spread malware disguised as harmless developer files. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Hackers impersonated recruiters to spread malware via fake developer projects. Attackers used BitBucket links to trick victims into downloading files....

Photo by Bastian Riccardi on Unsplash Google Expands AI Overviews to More Countries and Languages Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Google announced this Thursday that the AI-powered search feature AI Overviews will be extended to more countries and in more languages in the next few weeks. The company also issued new updates for the search tool. According to the document shared by the tech giant on its site, the expansion of AI Overviews will begin in six countries and it will consider local languages....

Image from Freepik Google To Flag AI-Generated Images In Search 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! Google Rolls Out Tool to Identify AI-Edited Images in Search Result Google joined the C2PA to create standards that trace digital content origins The system relies on the C2PA standard but adoption is limited among companies and tools....

Image by Firmbee.com, from Unsplash Google’s Gemini 2.5 Adds Real-Time Audio And Custom Speech Tools Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Google introduced native audio capabilities in the Gemini 2.5 model, which expanded its native support for real-time dialogue and controllable text-to-speech (TTS) generation. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Users can control tone, accent, and emotion using voice or prompts....

Image by Marco Verch, from Ccnull Hackers Use TRUMP Coin Scam To Spread Malware Via Fake Binance Emails Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Hackers are using a fake Binance website and the promise of TRUMP cryptocurrency to trick victims into installing malware, cybersecurity researchers warn. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Victims unknowingly install ConnectWise RAT instead of Binance’s desktop platform....

How to Cancel Adobe Photoshop & Get a Full Refund in 2026 Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer I was pleased to see that Adobe Photoshop stood behind its 14-day money-back guarantee and quickly gave me a complete refund when I canceled my annual subscription plan, even though I got a deal on the subscription plan . Adobe Photoshop is one of the best digital editing programs , but with so many tools and features, it can be overwhelming for some users....

How to Cancel McAfee Subscriptions & Get a Refund in 2026 Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Reader’s Comments 3 While it’s an excellent antivirus, you might want to cancel your McAfee subscription to switch to something cheaper , less resource-intensive, or with different features. Thankfully, it’s easy to cancel your subscription, and I’ll show you how to do it in this article. You can even get a refund if you cancel your McAfee subscription in under 30 days....

How to Fix Hulu Proxy Error BYA-403-011 (Still Works in 2026) Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer It can really be frustrating when you’re finally ready for your planned binge-watching session, only to see the error code: BYA-403-011. This error code means you’re trying to access Hulu using a proxy tool. This error can be a difficult fix if you’re not actually using a proxy. The best solution is to use a VPN to watch Hulu....

How to Get a Greece IP Address (Updated 2026) Written by Eric Raue Cybersecurity & Tech Writer If you travel outside of Greece, you may encounter issues trying to log into your Alpha Bank account or access sites like Stoiximan or ΣΚΑΪ (Skai) TV. Many Greek web services and TV channels are restricted to users within the country. To regain access to your accounts, you can use a VPN to obtain a Greek IP address....

How to Watch Canale 5 With a VPN Online: Updated 2026 Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Unfortunately, Canale 5 is only available to people in Italy . So, if you’re living, working, or traveling outside the country, you’ll probably see this error message: “This video is not available for your country.” While you can theoretically use a VPN to get an Italy IP address and watch Canale 5, this could be considered copyright infringement....

How to Watch Discovery+ With a VPN (Tested 2026) Written by Julia Olech Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Discovery+ is available in Austria, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the US. Outside of these locations, it’s not possible to watch Discovery+ due to copyright and broadcast regulations. Technically, you can change the appearance of your location with a VPN to watch Discovery+ content in a different country....

How to Watch KBS1 & KBS2 Programs With a VPN (2026) Written by John Bennet Online Privacy Advocate KBS1 and KBS2 are popular Korean channels, hosting top shows like Korea Sings and Immortal Songs . It’s only available in South Korea due to copyright and broadcast regulations , so you can only watch it if you’re in South Korea and have a South Korean IP address. Technically, it’s possible to use a VPN to change the appearance of your IP address , so you can watch KBS1 and KBS2 if you’re not in South Korea....

How to Watch Kodi With PIA — Stream on Firestick and More! Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Since it’s open source, Kodi has security loopholes that can be exploited by third parties to steal your data or monitor your activities. As a regular Kodi user, I always encrypt my device before streaming on the platform. Using a reliable VPN is the best way to make your Kodi streaming activities invisible ....

How to Watch Porn Anonymously & Unblock Porn Sites Written by Kate Hawkins Former Editor Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Government censorship, restrictive networks, and hidden online threats make it tricky to watch porn safely and anonymously. Without the right tools, your browsing activity can be exposed to prying eyes — like your ISP, hackers, or even porn sites collecting your data. Plus, many networks block adult content entirely so you can’t visit your favorite sites....