Why this month’s Microsoft patch release is a doozy
Microsoft released patches for a record 972 vulnerabilities this month, with 112 rated critical severity, as the industry races to address security flaws ahead of anticipated AI-assisted attacks.
ClickFix attacks infecting PCs and Macs are going viral
ClickFix attacks using fake CAPTCHAs and terminal commands have become mainstream malware delivery vectors, affecting both PC and Mac users across compromised websites globally.
Nonprofit that tracks meteors taken down by “critical blow” from a cyberattack
The International Meteor Organization, a nonprofit that coordinates meteor observations, suffered a cyberattack affecting its infrastructure, with several weeks of partial downtime expected during the transition to new systems.
An undercover Google analyst infiltrated a notorious supply-chain hacking gang
Google revealed it had an undercover analyst infiltrating the hacker group TeamPCP during their unprecedented supply-chain attacks, allowing the company to monitor operations, warn victims, and help disrupt exploitation attempts.
Your uncle’s frozen Mac says it’s infected after viewing a Google ad. Now what?
Researchers discovered sophisticated tech support scams delivered through Google ads that freeze device screens and direct users to call fake support centers, affecting hundreds of organizations across multiple countries.
‘Super Intelligence’: Three takeaways from Trump’s tech summit
President Trump hosted a meeting with top US tech executives to discuss AI safety, resulting in a voluntary accord that critics argue lacks accountability mechanisms and enforcement provisions.