Microsoft says stop waiting to install Windows updates. Here's why
… Fortunately, hackers aren't the only ones employing AI in cybersecurity. …
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7 warning signs your computer was hacked — and what to do
… Odd emails being sent and received, password changes, and more Hacks aren't just about access to your computer. Hackers also want access to your various online accounts. One of the most common ways accounts are "hacked" doesn't even involve hacking a computer at all. …
RoguePlanet let hackers take over your PC. Microsoft just patched it
… The vulnerability, officially designated CVE-2026-50656, can be exploited by hackers to gain full access to your computer. …
Anthropic says Claude hacked real companies during AI safety tests
… In one incident, Claude Opus 4.7 hacked into an outside production database over the internet, and continued the hack even after realizing the company it was attacking was real. …
Are Chrome extension safe? This security expert advises caution
… For insight, I reached out to Mike Danseglio, an ethical hacker and cybersecurity instructor, for his perspective. He’s the kind of guy who goes to Def Con for fun. That’s the famous annual hacker and security conference in Las Vegas. …
That April Windows update you skipped? Hackers are exploiting it now
… Administrators should therefore not only address this specific vulnerability but also ensure, as a general rule, that their SharePoint installations are always up-to-date with the latest patches. …
Gacha game hacked to deliver spyware, offers free pulls as an apology
… And apparently this isn't the first time it's been hacked. A hacker apparently got into the update system a few weeks ago and issued a far less malicious attack, simply alerting users to the developer Pan Games' outdated security systems, along with a few more editorial comments. …
Even trusted apps can spread PC malware now
… Venerable apps like Notepad++ also ended up pushing malicious updates to existing installations. How? Attackers often use several common strategies to get access to a legitimate app. One method is to hack the developer directly, usually by stealing or guessing their credentials. …
Public Wi-Fi just got riskier. Follow these 4 security tips
… In the news Hackers of all stripes stayed busy this week. On one side, Def Con attendees showed off their skills at this year’s annual hacking and cybersecurity conference. …
Microsoft warns hotel/airport Wi-Fi is being hijacked to steal your login
… Microsoft believes the hacker group Storm-2945 is responsible for this wave of CaptiveCrunch attacks. …