Tech & Science
Telegram Channel Publishes Link to Security Affairs Malware Newsletter
A Telegram channel identified as ctinow distributed a link to a security affairs malware newsletter round 92 on April 12, 2026. The post appeared at approximately 12:59 UTC. The origin of the channel ...
Social Media User Arya Suspended from X Platform
SAN FRANCISCO — Arya, a user on the social media platform X, has been suspended from the service as of Saturday afternoon. The suspension was confirmed by the platform's automated messaging system at ...
Global Cybersecurity Alert Issued Over AI-Enabled Phishing Campaign
LONDON (AP) — Cybersecurity experts have identified a sophisticated new phishing campaign utilizing artificial intelligence-enabled devices to target users worldwide. The attack vector, detected late ...
Reza Pahlavi Enters Fitness Influencer Sector with First Video
Reza Pahlavi, the former crown prince of Iran, has entered the fitness influencer industry, marking a significant shift in his public profile with the filming of his first video. The announcement come...
Online Discussion Challenges BMP-3 Speed Claims
MOSCOW — A debate over the operational capabilities of the BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle has emerged in online military forums, challenging long-held assumptions about the platform's mobility. A us...
MITRE Unveils New Framework to Combat Organizational Fraud
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — MITRE released a new framework on Thursday designed to assist organizations in identifying and countering fraud schemes. The initiative marks a significant expansion of the non...
Sanders Discusses AI Privacy Concerns in Meeting with Tech Representative
WASHINGTON — Sen. Bernie Sanders addressed the intersection of artificial intelligence and consumer privacy during a discussion with Claude, an advanced AI system, on Thursday. The conversation, which...
Juniper Networks Issues Patches for Dozens of Junos OS Vulnerabilities
SUNNYVALE, Calif. (AP) — Juniper Networks released security patches on Thursday addressing dozens of vulnerabilities in its Junos OS software, a critical operating system used to manage network infras...
ClickFix Discovers New Mac Infection Method
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — ClickFix, a cybersecurity firm, has identified a new method capable of infecting Mac computers, marking a significant development in the ongoing battle against digital threats. Th...
TTP Releases New Episode in 'Collapse of the Patch Window' Series
The TTP released Episode 22 of a series titled 'The Collapse of the Patch Window' on April 10, 2026. The release occurred at 16:49 UTC. The group did not specify the location of the release or the int...
Iranian-linked hackers exposed nearly 4,000 US industrial devices
WASHINGTON — Iranian-linked hackers exposed nearly 4,000 industrial devices across the United States to cyberattacks, targeting programmable logic controllers manufactured by Rockwell Automation. The...
Supply Chain Attack Targets CPUID Software with Malware
A sophisticated supply chain attack targeting CPUID is currently distributing malware through compromised versions of popular system monitoring tools, security researchers confirmed Thursday. The cam...
Google Chrome Releases Major Security Update Patching 60 Vulnerabilities
SAN FRANCISCO — Google on Thursday released Chrome 147, a major security update that patches 60 vulnerabilities across its web browser, including two critical flaws that carried bounties of $86,000 ea...
AI Browser Extensions Pose Escalating Enterprise Security Risks
AI browser extensions have emerged as a critical new vector for enterprise data exposure, with cybersecurity researchers identifying a 60% increase in vulnerabilities associated with their use. The fi...
Google Rolls Out End-to-End Encryption for Gmail on Mobile Devices
Google has deployed end-to-end encryption for Gmail on mobile devices, marking a significant shift in how the tech giant secures user communications. The update, implemented on April 10, 2026, ensures...
Google Deploys Device-Binding Security Feature in Chrome 146 for Windows
SAN FRANCISCO — Google has introduced a new security mechanism in Chrome 146 for Windows designed to bind user cookies to specific devices, a move aimed at curbing session theft and unauthorized accou...
Google Deploys New Cookie Theft Protections in Chrome Browser
Google has implemented new security measures in its Chrome browser designed to prevent cookie theft, marking a significant shift in how the tech giant handles user data protection. The update, rolled ...
Cybersecurity Alert: Obfuscated JavaScript Link Circulates Online
A digital security alert emerged Thursday following the circulation of a link to an article titled 'Obfuscated JavaScript or Nothing' dated April 9. The content was disseminated through a Telegram pos...
U.S. Treasury Announces Direct Cyber Threat Intelligence Sharing
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Treasury Department announced Thursday that it will begin sharing cyber threat intelligence directly with private sector partners and allied government agencies, marking a signif...
Artemis II Crew Reaches Midpoint, Aiming for Pacific Splashdown
SAN DIEGO — NASA’s Artemis II mission has reached a critical milestone as the four-person crew passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon on Thursday, setting the stage for a scheduled splash...
Press TV Expands Satellite Reach to Indonesia
JAKARTA — Press TV, the international news channel based in Tehran, has expanded its satellite distribution network to include Indonesia, marking a significant extension of its broadcast reach in Sout...
New Lua-Based Malware LucidRook Targets Taiwanese NGOs and Universities
TAIPEI — A new strain of malware utilizing the Lua scripting language, identified as LucidRook, is being deployed in spear-phishing campaigns targeting non-governmental organizations and universities ...
Dutch Healthcare Software Vendor ChipSoft Hit by Ransomware Attack
AMSTERDAM — Dutch healthcare software vendor ChipSoft was hit by a ransomware attack on Wednesday, forcing the company to take offline its website and digital services for patients and healthcare prov...
Wikipedia Mobile App Updates Nearby Tab Feature
SAN FRANCISCO — The Wikipedia mobile application has updated its Nearby tab feature, which displays articles about landmarks and locations in the user's vicinity. The update was implemented on April 9...
Telegram Post Questions Effectiveness of Ceasefires on Cyberattack Activity
A public statement published on the messaging platform Telegram on April 9, 2026, has reignited debate over the relationship between diplomatic ceasefires and the frequency of cyberattacks. The post, ...
EngageLab SDK Flaw Exposed Data for 50 Million Android Users
A critical security vulnerability in the EngageLab software development kit exposed sensitive data for more than 50 million Android users, including approximately 30 million cryptocurrency wallets, un...
CyberASAP Secures £10 Million Funding to Advance UK Cybersecurity Innovation
LONDON — CyberASAP, a leading cybersecurity accelerator in the United Kingdom, announced on Wednesday that it has secured a £10 million funding boost to support the next wave of cyber innovators. The ...
Black Duck Appoints Dom Glavach as Chief Information Security Officer
Black Duck has appointed Dom Glavach as its new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), a move aimed at strengthening the company's supply chain and artificial intelligence security initiatives. Th...
State-Linked Group Targets Taiwanese NGOs with LucidRook Malware
TAIPEI — A state-linked cyber espionage group known as UAT-10362 has launched a targeted campaign against non-governmental organizations in Taiwan, deploying the LucidRook malware through spear-phishi...
Security firm ctinow detects malicious updates in Smart Slider plugin
LONDON — Security researchers at ctinow have identified a campaign in which legitimate updates for the Smart Slider plugin were hijacked to distribute malicious versions of WordPress and Joomla softwa...