In the age of ChatGPT, Macs are under malware assault
It’s common knowledge — Macs are less prone to malware than their Windows counterparts. That still holds true today, but the rise of ChatGPT and other AI tools is challenging…
This Malware-Laced Mario Fan Game Will Turn Your Computer Into an Unwitting Crypto Miner
Photo: Andrei Armiagov (Shutterstock) Security researchers recently discovered a trojanized version of Mario Forever that will make you wish you’d never been born. Teenage Cybercrime Gang LAPSUS$ Strikes Again Off…
Microsoft just gave you a new way to stay safe from viruses
Microsoft has just taken a vital step towards better protecting your devices from malware, and it’s one that could stop viruses dead in their tracks. Interestingly, though, the Redmond giant…
Meta issues warning to look out for ChatGPT-related scams
As sure as night follows day, scammers have been quick to take an interest in ChatGPT, the advanced AI-powered chatbot from Microsoft-backed OpenAI that burst onto the scene in November.…
Beware: many ChatGPT extensions and apps could be malware
ChatGPT fever has overtaken the internet, and rightly so since it’s such a powerful new tool. Unfortunately, the most sought-after content is often fertile ground for hackers and scammers. In…
Someone Has Been Mailing USB Drives to Journalists That Are Programmed to Explode
Everybody knows that you’re not supposed to plug a random USB stick into your computer. Worst case scenario, you’re typically looking at a desktop full of malware. However, it now…
Meta Security Exec Hacked and Tracked for a Year by ‘Predator’ Spyware
A former executive on Meta’s security policy team was hacked by the Greek government using sophisticated spyware known as “Predator,” which tracked her for a whole year. CC Off English…
Cybercrime spiked in 2022 — and this year could be worse
Last year saw a massive spike in cybercrime, with some types of malicious digital activity rising by as much as 87%. It doesn’t bode well — but there were a…
This critical macOS flaw may leave your Mac defenseless
Macs are known for their security, but Microsoft has discovered a serious flaw that could let hackers waltz past one of macOS’s strongest defensive tools. Fumali – Services Marketplace – Listings,…
New phishing method looks just like the real thing, but it steals your passwords
This new phishing method could make it possible for hackers to steal important data by cloning a trustworthy website or app in Application Mode.