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Duck Duck Go browser adds built-in You Tube ad blocking system
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (273+ words) Duck Duck Go has added built-in You Tube ad blocking to its privacy-focused browser, allowing users to watch most You Tube videos without pre-roll or mid-roll advertisements. The feature is now enabled by default on Windows, mac OS, and i…...
New Bit2 Watt attack uses AI GPU workloads to destabilize power grids
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (211+ words) A new cyber-physical attack called Bit2 Watt uses carefully crafted GPU workloads to manipulate a data center's power consumption in ways that interfere with modern electricity infrastructure. While the work is primarily a proof-of-concept supported by simulations and laboratory experiments rather…...
Express VPN adds passkeys on password manager, passes security audit
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (307+ words) Express VPN has announced a major update to its standalone Express Keys password manager, adding passkey support, secure credential sharing, and direct vault imports. Alongside the release, the company published a new independent security assessment by Cure53, which found no severe…...
Apple Air Drop and Android Quick Share flaws expose users to wireless attacks
5+ day, 48+ min ago (490+ words) Cyber Insider Apple Air Drop and Android Quick Share flaws expose users to wireless attacks Security researchers have identified six previously undocumented vulnerabilities in Apple Air Drop and Google/Samsung Quick Share after conducting the first comprehensive reverse engineering and…...
New mac OS malware Pam Stealer uses PAM to validate stolen data
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (286+ words) Jamf Threat Labs researchers, who analyzed a two-stage attack chain combining Apple Script, Java Script for Automation (JXA), and a Rust payload, report that attackers distribute Pam Stealer through the fake domain maccyapp[.]com, which impersonates the legitimate Maccy clipboard…...
Scattered Spider member extradited to the U. S. facing cybercrime charges
6+ day, 53+ min ago (216+ words) The U. S. Department of Justice has announced the arrest and extradition of an alleged member of the notorious cybercrime group Scattered Spider. According to the Justice Department, Scattered Spider has been involved in more than 100 network intrusions, resulting in over $100 million…...
Brave browser introduces Containers for secure account isolation
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (252+ words) Brave has released version 1. 92 of its privacy-focused browser, introducing built-in Containers that let users isolate browser tabs into separate identities for improved workflow and account management. Containers are now integrated directly into Brave 1. 92 for Windows, mac OS, and Linux, eliminating…...
Google loses final appeal against "4. 1 billion Android antitrust fine
6+ day, 26+ min ago (493+ words) Cyber Insider Google loses final appeal against "4. 1 billion Android antitrust fine The European Union's highest court has upheld a "4. 125 billion ($4. 8 billion) antitrust fine against Google, bringing to an end the company's appeal over allegations that it abused Android's dominant market…...
Opera introduces Paste Protect feature to block Click Fix attacks
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (437+ words) Amar "emanovi" is an experienced editor and trained engineer with a keen eye for detail and a passion for technology. Based in Bosnia, Amar specializes in producing high-quality, engaging content. He holds a Master's degree in engineering, which helps him…...
Microsoft accelerates quantum cryptography rollout, targets 2029 transition
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (354+ words) Cyber Insider Microsoft accelerates quantum cryptography rollout, targets 2029 transition Microsoft has announced that it is accelerating its transition to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) amid growing concerns that cryptographically relevant quantum computers could arrive sooner than previously anticipated. The company now aims…...