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WormGPT: New AI Tool Helps Hackers Generate Credible Emails for BEC Attacks Written by Shipra Sanganeria Cybersecurity & Tech Writer A new generative AI tool by the name of WormGPT recently emerged on a prominent forum associated with threat actors. The AI module specifically designed for malicious activities can become a powerful tool in the hands of cyber criminals wanting to launch phishing and business email compromise (BEC) campaigns....

New AI Tool Xanthorox Operates Off-Grid Xanthorox AI Raises Alarm With Offline, Undetectable Cybercrime Capabilities Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager A powerful new AI tool called Xanthorox has surfaced in cybercrime forums, raising concerns among cybersecurity experts. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Xanthorox AI functions as a self-contained malicious cybercriminal tool which operates independently. The system operates independently and evades detection through its custom-developed models....

Image by Brian J. Trom, from Unsplash “ModStealer” Malware Targets Crypto Wallets, Evades Antivirus Detection Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager ModStealer is a new cross-platform malware that evades antivirus tools, spreads through fake job ads, and steals crypto wallets credentials. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: ModStealer spreads through fake job ads targeting developers. Malware steals crypto wallets, credentials, and configuration details....

10 Best Free Movie Streaming Websites in 2026 Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Even though you can find free streaming websites on Google, many of those sites violate copyrights and are, therefore, illegal . Some can even infect your device with malware. I tested dozens of streaming websites and many of them promised free streaming but then asked me to buy a offer. Some were either unreliable or illegal. After much research, I picked the 10 best free and legal movie streaming sites....

10 Best Private Browsers: Browse Anonymously in (2026) Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager You might think your browser keeps your activity private, but it doesn’t. Most browsers store your searches, login details, and autofill data. Even incognito mode doesn’t stop websites and advertisers from tracking you. If you care about privacy, you need a browser that actually protects it. I tested 20+ browsers to find the best ones for private browsing....

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....

5 Best FREE Parental Control Apps 2026 | PC, iOS & Android Written by Shauli Zacks Tech Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor After several years of using different premium parental control apps, I wanted to see if I could save money and get similar features with free apps. It didn’t take that long before I had a definitive answer – most of the free parental control apps aren’t worth the time it takes to install and set up ....

5 Best FREE VPNs for Firestick & Fire TV: Tested in 2026 Written by Rosemary S Siluvai Anthony Cybersecurity Specialist Although many free VPNs exist, not all of them will work with your Firestick or Fire TV. Most free VPNs don’t have a dedicated app for Firestick , and others are too slow to stream shows without annoying buffering. Free VPNs are also extremely limited in accessing content. After testing dozens of free services, I found that some are unsafe and don’t provide adequate protection, especially if you use Kodi add-ons....

Written by Sayb Saad Former Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Watch Prime Video in UHD ExpressVPN — Best all-around VPN for Amazon Prime Video with reliable connections and ultra-fast speeds that guarantee lag-free streams. CyberGhost — Optimized servers for Amazon Prime Video make accessing the platform with a VPN easy, but it can sometimes disconnect on less stable networks. Private Internet Access — Extensive network gives you plenty of local servers to watch Amazon Prime Video, but the platform can sometimes detect it....

6 ExtraTorrent Alternatives That Still Work (Tested 2026) Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Reader’s Comments 1 ExtraTorrent unexpectedly went offline in 2017, possibly because of the legal implications of running a torrenting service. Many other websites popped up with the same name, but nobody can confirm if they’re safe or full of malware and phishing attacks. You must use a trusted website when looking for a new place to torrent ....

7 Best VPNs for Australia – Stay Safe & Anonymous in 2026 Written by Daniel Knight Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Whether you live in Australia or are visiting temporarily, the local authorities monitor your internet use. Australia is a member of the 5 Eyes Alliance which shares data between international intelligence agencies . Using a VPN helps you stay safe and anonymous in Australia . VPNs can also help bypass geo-blocks so that you can access your favorite content and local accounts when traveling in Australia....

7 Best VPNs for Comcast Xfinity + Router Setup (Tested in 2026) Written by Hameedah Abdullateef Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Comcast Xfinity is a leading telecommunications provider in the US, but it’s notorious for bandwidth throttling , blocking popular sites like PayPal, and poor privacy policies. I’ve found that a reliable VPN is the best way to stop throttled connections and protect your privacy. By establishing a secure, encrypted tunnel, a VPN shields your online activities from Xfinity, ensuring the privacy and security of your internet traffic....

9 Best VPNs for Connecting Multiple Devices (Updated 2026) Written by Lucca RF Cybersecurity & Tech Writer Many VPNs claim to support several device connections but actually only allow you to connect 1 or 2 at a time. I’ve tested dozens that slowed my speed with every additional device I connected. Some even logged me out of my devices for no reason. I’ve ensured that the VPNs on this list all work with a minimum of 5 simultaneous device connections on a single purchase without any dramatic decrease in speed....

Image by pvproductions, from Freepi AI-Generated Malware Variants Evade Detection In 88% Of Cases Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Recent research has revealed that AI could potentially generate up to 10,000 new variants of malware, evading detection in 88% of cases, as reported by The Hacker News . In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts! LLMs rewrite malware to evade detection by creating natural-looking code variations....

Another Ransomware Threat Hits Change Healthcare, Hackers Post Stolen Patient Data Online Written by Deep Shikha Content Writer Fact-Checked by Change Healthcare, a leading healthcare technology provider, has suffered a second ransomware attack, this time orchestrated by the newly identified hacker group RansomHub. The attack, as reported by Wired on April 12, escalated when RansomHub publicly released sensitive patient documents on the dark web, as revealed by TechCrunch on April 16....

Photo by Adrian González on Unsplash Anthropic Says Its AI Models Can End Conversations With Users to Protect Themselves Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Anthropic said on Friday that it has given its AI models, Claude Opus 4 and 4.1, the ability to end conversations with users. The startup explained that the new feature would be used in rare cases where it is necessary to prevent harm—directed toward the AI model....

Image by Freepik Anthropic Trains “Evil AI” to Make Chatbots Safer Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Anthropic researchers claim they discovered an unexpected method to enhance AIs helpfulness and be less harmful, by deliberately training for “evil” behavior. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: This approach surprisingly made the models safer and less biased. Researchers identified “persona vectors” linked to harmful traits....

Ryan Truby/Taekyoung Kim from Northwestern University Artificial Muscles that Mimic Human Anatomy Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor Researchers at Northwestern University have created a soft and flexible device that enables robots to mimic human muscle movement. This new technology, called a soft actuator, represents a significant advancement in the field of robotics. In their recently published study , the research team explains how conventional robotic actuators are typically stiff and expensive....

Avast Scandal: Why We Stopped Recommending Avast/AVG? Written by Enemali Okwoli Cybersecurity & Tech Writer We’ve taken a big step by deciding not to recommend Avast and AVG. You might be wondering why we’ve made this choice, especially since these antivirus brands are quite popular. The reason is simple: we genuinely care about your privacy! Unfortunately, Avast was caught selling customers’ browsing data to third parties through a subsidiary, Jumpshot and AVG is owned by Avast....

Image by Rohan, from Unsplash Bert Ransomware Strikes Healthcare and Tech Firms Worldwide Written by Kiara Fabbri Former Tech News Writer Fact-Checked by Sarah Frazier Former Content Manager Bert, a new ransomware group, is attacking healthcare and tech firms globally with fast, stealthy malware affecting both Windows and Linux systems. In a rush? Here are the quick facts: Bert encrypts both Windows and Linux systems with multi-threaded execution. It disables security tools using PowerShell before executing payload....