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Image by Jacky Chiu, from Unsplash AI-Generated Phishing Attacks Are Becoming Increasingly Effective At Targeting Executives Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Corporate executives are increasingly becoming the targets of sophisticated phishing scams, with AI technology being used to craft hyper-personalized fraudulent emails. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! AI bots analyze online profiles to scrape personal details for targeted scams....

Image by Oberon Copeland, from Unsplash AI Bots Are Overloading Wikipedia’s Servers Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The Wikimedia Foundation has raised alarms over the growing pressure on its servers due to automated bots scraping data to train artificial intelligence models. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: AI bots are scraping Wikimedia content at record levels. Bots caused a 50% rise in multimedia bandwidth use....

Photo by Freepik AI Models Can Secretly Teach Each Other to Misbehave, Researchers Say Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new study reveals a concerning AI issue, where these systems transmit harmful ideas between models, even when these concepts were removed from the training datasets. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: AI models can secretly transfer harmful traits through filtered training data....

Image from Freepik AI Tool Set To Enhance Surgical Training Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Researchers have developed an AI tool for surgical training . It is designed to improve the learning process for surgeons. The tool analyzes video recordings of surgical techniques. It provides real-time feedback to trainees. Led by Dean Suvranu De, the team developed a platform called VBA-Net....

Photo by Jonas Leupe on Unsplash American Fintech Plaid Raises $575 Million, Reaching A $6.1 Billion Valuation Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager The American fintech company Plaid announced on Thursday that it has raised approximately $575 million in a recent funding round, bringing its valuation to $6.1 billion—a significant drop from its previous $13.4 billion valuation in 2021. The new investment will be used to cover tax obligations and provide liquidity for employees....

Image by Gaby, from Unsplash Atomic Stealer Malware Spreads Through Fake MacOS Software Pages Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new large-scale cyberattack is targeting Mac users through fake GitHub pages impersonating well-known companies. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Attackers impersonate companies to trick users into downloading malware. Fake pages claimed to offer LastPass for macOS. Campaign also targets tech, finance, and password management firms....

Written by: Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Avast Antivirus Overview While Avast previously violated the people’s trust by selling user data, it’s since shut down its data-selling subsidiary and has been redeeming itself. To see if it’s truly a trustworthy and secure option now, I extensively tested Avast and its various security features . During my tests, I found that Avast is a solid antivirus with strong malware detection scores and many useful protection tools....

Bandit Stealer: A New Malware Targeting Crypto Wallets And Web Browsers Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Bandit Stealer has been discovered by cybersecurity researchers that has the ability to target multiple web browsers and cryptocurrency wallets. At present, it’s focus is Windows, but the malware has the potential to target other platforms as it’s based on the versatile Go programming language, reports Trend Micro. To infect a Windows device, it uses a command-line utility program called runas....

Image by Mika Baumeister, from Unsplash Belgium’s Spy Agency Hacked: Personal Data Of Agents Compromised Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Belgian authorities have launched an investigation into a cyberattack that compromised the country’s intelligence agency, the State Security Service (VSSE), as first reported by Le Soir . In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The breach exploited a vulnerability in U....

Image by mohamed_hassan, from Creazilla California Bill Imposes New Rules On AI Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The California State Assembly has approved the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act ( SB 1047 ) after many amendments were made earlier this month. Introduced by State Senator Scott Wiener, SB 1047 aims to mitigate risks associated with advanced AI, such as autonomous weapons or large-scale cyberattacks....

Written by: Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer ClamAV Overview ClamAV is an open-source and free antivirus that scans and removes malware, trojans, and malicious links. It’s popular for providing robust protection for Linux systems, but it also works on Windows and Mac devices. Unfortunately, ClamAV doesn’t have many features. It’s good for scanning and removing viruses on your device, directories, and mail servers. However, it doesn’t offer extra features like parental controls, a personal firewall, or a VPN that you’d get with fully-featured antiviruses....

Image by Darkest, from GoodFon.com Computer Virus Uses ChatGPT to Evade Detection and Spread Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Researchers have just discovered that a computer virus can leverage ChatGPT to rewrite its code and evade detection. The virus not only avoids antivirus scans but also spreads by sending customized email templates that mimic genuine replies. This discovery raises significant cybersecurity concerns, prompting the need for advanced detection methods....

Image from Freepik Cyberattack Forces South London School Closure Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor A high school in South London has announced its closure for the first half of this week due to a ransomware attack, leaving approximately 1,300 students home, as reported by The Record (TR). The school will remain closed from 9 to 11 September, giving staff time to cleanse affected devices and prepare for the safe resumption of classes....

Cybersecurity Firm SailPoint Raises $1.38 Billion in IPO, Surpassing A $12 Billion Valuation Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor The American cybersecurity firm SailPoint raised $1.38 billion during its initial public offering (IPO), selling 60 million shares at $23 this Thursday. The tech company’s valuation is now above $12 billion. In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! SailPoint raised $1....

Screenshot of Internet Archive taken April 2025 Digital Archivists Work to Save Public Data from Disappearing Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager For over 30 years, the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine has preserved government websites and datasets critical for research, as detailed in a new report by Spectrum . In a rush? Here are the quick facts: The Wayback Machine maintains essential government data which serves as vital material for science and engineering research....

Does a VPN Hide Browsing History From Routers And Others? Written by Elijah Ugoh Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Yes, VPNs hide your browsing history from WiFi routers by encrypting your internet traffic. However, not all VPNs prioritize your privacy. Some VPNs log your information when you do online banking and shopping so they may sell or share the data with others. But, after extensive research and testing, I’ve found the most reliable VPNs for hiding your browsing history from routers....

Image by Solen Feyissa, from Unsplash Fake DeepSeek AI App Spreads Banking Trojan Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A new Android banking trojan, OctoV2, is spreading under the guise of the popular AI chatbot DeepSeek, cybersecurity researchers at K7 warn . In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! The malware spreads via a phishing site mimicking DeepSeek’s official platform....

Free VPNs vs Paid VPNs — Which to Choose in 2026 and Why? Written by Osama Zahid Cybersecurity Specialist Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Reader’s Comments 1 Why should you pay for a premium VPN when there are so many free options? There are actually many downsides to using a free VPN, while getting a paid VPN provides various advantages that make it worth the cost. In this article, I’ll highlight the key differences between free and paid VPNs to help you decide which option is better ....

Photo by Bermix Studio on Unsplash French Startup Alan Launches AI Assistant For its Clients Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! Alan launched an AI assistant called Mo for its 680,000 users Patients will get AI answers and feedback from real doctors within just a few minutes French unicorn Alan recently reached a $4.5B valuation. Alan, the French startup specializing in health insurance, announced this morning multiple product updates during a conference, including a new AI assistant called Mo....

Get NordVPN to Work in China on iOS or Mac With This Guide Written by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor While NordVPN claims to work in China, many people have complained that it hasn’t always been the case. My team and I found that it’s possible to use NordVPN in China on iOS and Mac platforms — but there are extra steps you’ll need to follow to do so. I’ve listed out the full step-by-step instructions below....