Dutch Intel Warns of Russian Hackers Hijacking Signal, WhatsApp Attacks
Dutch intelligence warns Russian hackers are hijacking Signal and WhatsApp accounts using fake support bots and verification code scams targeting officials and journalists.
AI Bot Hackerbot-Claw Targets Microsoft, DataDog and CNCF GitHub Repos
Security firm Pillar reveals the Chaos Agent in which Hackerbot-Claw, an AI agent, used natural language to compromise major GitHub projects and hijack developer tools.
New Social Security Scam Emails Use Fake Tax Documents to Hijack PCs
A new phishing campaign is targeting thousands in the US by posing as the Social Security Administration. Learn how scammers use fake 2025/2026 tax statements and Datto RMM software to hijack computers and steal data, as shared with Hackread.com
Hackers Spread Fake Red Alert Rocket Alert App to Spy on Israeli Users
Researchers at Acronis have discovered a malicious trojanized version of the Red Alert rocket warning app targeting Israeli Android users. Distributed via fake Home Front Command SMS messages, this spyware steals GPS data, SMS messages, and contact lists while maintaining full alert functionality.
900+ Certificates Used by Fortune 500, Governments Exposed by Key Leaks
A joint study by Google and GitGuardian reveals that over 2,600 valid TLS certificates, protecting Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, were compromised due to private key leaks on GitHub and DockerHub.
Pakistan-Linked APT36 Floods Indian Govt Networks With AI-Made ‘Vibeware’
Bitdefender research reveals Pakistani group APT36 is using AI-generated vibeware and trusted cloud services like Google Sheets to target Indian officials.
PleaseFix Flaw Lets Hackers Access 1Password Vault via Comet AI Browser
Researchers at Zenity Labs uncover PleaseFix flaws in Perplexity’s Comet browser. See how zero-click calendar invites allow AI agents to steal 1Password credentials and personal files.
Fake Zoom, Teams Meeting Invites Use Compromised Certificates to Drop Malware
A new phishing campaign is using stolen certificates from TrustConnect Software PTY LTD to sign malware. By impersonating updates for Zoom and Microsoft Teams, hackers install RMM tools to gain persistent, privileged access to networks
Ransomware Breach at University of Hawaii Cancer Center Affects 1.2M People
The University of Hawaii Cancer Centre has confirmed a massive ransomware attack affecting 1.24 million people. Sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and historical voter records dating back to 1993, was compromised.
Car Tyre Sensors Can Be Used to Track Drivers Without Their Knowledge
New research from IMDEA Networks reveals how unencrypted signals from tyre pressure sensors in brands like Toyota and Mercedes can be used for covert vehicle tracking. Learn how these low-cost systems can map out your daily routines and why current regulations fail to protect driver privacy.