Apple and Google Warn Users About New Spyware Attacks
Tech giants Apple and Google have sent out a new wave of threat notifications to users worldwide. The warnings are for suspected targeted spyware attacks, often linked to state-backed actors.
Category: Cybersecurity
Linux Isn’t Virus-Proof, and It’s Time to Stop Pretending It Is
Linux’s security model is robust, but it’s not a magic shield. With more “typical” users adopting it and servers under constant automated attack, the old assumptions are crumbling. Security is about layers, not blind faith in an OS.
US cybersecurity agency says to stop using personal VPNs
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency has issued a stark warning against using personal VPN services. The agency says they often shift risk to a less trustworthy provider and can increase your attack surface.
Apple’s Bug Bounty Cuts Are a Bad Look as Mac Malware Surges
The long-held belief that Macs are immune to serious malware is crumbling. Security firms are tracking a sharp rise in threats, making Apple’s decision to cut bug bounty payouts particularly poorly timed.
Brothers with hacking history try AI to cover tracks after firing
Two brothers, both federal contractors with prior hacking convictions, have been charged with a brazen data destruction spree. According to the DOJ, they deleted sensitive databases just minutes after being terminated and used an AI tool to try and hide the evidence.
Pentagon Watchdog Finds Hegseth’s Secret Phone System
A Pentagon Inspector General report details a system installed for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that let him access his personal cellphone from his secure office. The investigation ties this to his use of Signal to share sensitive info on Yemen airstrikes, concluding it risked U.S. forces.
Why Utilities Can’t Ignore the Airwaves Anymore
A new security standard is pushing utilities to look beyond their wired networks. The real threat, and the new compliance focus, is now in the unmonitored radio waves around critical infrastructure.
Antivirus is Just the Start of Your Security Strategy
A new CNET report breaks down the specific threats antivirus can and cannot handle. With 75% of Americans hit by online attacks, it’s a crucial baseline—but far from a complete solution.
Ex-Israeli Spy’s Startup Raises $60M to Fight AI-Powered Hacks
A cybersecurity startup founded by an ex-Israeli intelligence officer has pulled in $60 million in new funding. The company, Zafran, uses AI to manage threat exposure as attacks grow more severe.
Integrity360 Buys South Africa’s Redshift in Third Regional Deal
Integrity360 continues its expansion in South Africa with the acquisition of Johannesburg-based Redshift. The deal brings in 40 employees and roughly 50 clients from the finance and telecom sectors. This marks the firm’s third purchase in the region since 2024.