Category: security
A new ‘Wikipedia for extensions’ wants to make your web browser far more secure by exposing dangerous tools
Browser extensions can be silent threats, silently harvesting your data without obvious signs ExtensionPedia could become the go-to source for vetting browser add-ons before installation LayerX exposes a serious security gap that even major app stores consistently overlook Browser extensions often make browsing easier by blocking ads, autofilling passwords, or…
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Cybercriminals are using SEO to get popular fake AI tools loaded with malware to rank high on Google
Fake AI tools climb search rankings to spread ransomware and malware Cybercriminals are targeting tech marketing and B2B users with cloned installers Talos has uncovered threats that are using branding tricks and search manipulation tactics Cybercriminals are already using AI to make phishing emails more convincing, and now they’re manipulating…
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Meta halts phone and browser tracking tools after researchers expose user snooping
Meta and Yandex were spotted using covert tracking techniques The techniques violated Google Play policies The code was mysteriously removed after being pointed out by researchers Meta and Yandex have been accused of dodging privacy protection requirements by associating users with their web browsing activity and cookies through native Android…
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Misspelled a site’s name? Cybercriminals are exploiting this to infect your computer with malware – here’s how to stay safe
A single typo could let hackers hijack your system using malware hidden in fake packages Cross-platform malware now fools even experienced developers by mimicking trusted open source package names Attackers are exploiting developer trust with stealthy payloads that dodge malware protection tools A new supply chain attack has revealed how…
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Billions of Chrome users at risk from new data-stealing browser vulnerability – here’s how to stay safe
Google Chrome’s unique handling of referrer-policy creates a major loophole for silent data siphoning CVE-2025-4664 proves even trusted browsers are not immune to catastrophic zero-day vulnerabilities Cross-origin data is up for grabs if you haven’t updated Chrome or Chromium A newly uncovered zero-day vulnerability which affects both Windows and Linux…
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FBI, Secret Service operation takes down AVCheck site used to test malware
The FBI has taken down AVCheck, a site providing services for cybercriminals AVCheck was used to test malware against AV providers without raising alarms Two crypting services were dismantled, as well AVCheck.net, a website providing analysis services for cybercriminals, has been taken offline as part of a larger law enforcement…
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