Kraken ransomware benchmarks systems for optimal encryption choice

The Kraken ransomware, which targets Windows, Linux/VMware ESXi systems, is testing machines to check how fast it can encrypt ...

How a CPU spike led to uncovering a RansomHub ransomware attack

A sudden CPU spike turned out to be the first clue of an in-progress RansomHub ransomware attack. Varonis breaks down how ...
The Hacker News

Vibe-Coded Malicious VS Code Extension Found with Built-In Ransomware Capabilities

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a malicious Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension with basic ransomware capabilities ...
CSO Online

Russian APT abuses Windows Hyper-V for persistence and malware execution

Recently documented Curly COMrades group bypasses traditional host-based EDR solutions by spinning up VMs with deceptive ...
CSO Online

Google researchers detect first operational use of LLMs in active malware campaigns

Google’s Threat Intelligence Group reports that new malware strains use LLMs mid-execution to generate, rewrite, and ...
The New York Times

4 Easy Ways to Make Sure No One Can Read Your Text Messages

We independently review everything we recommend. We may get paid to link out to retailer sites, and when you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Max Eddy Max Eddy is a ...
The Daily Item

Northumberland County police departments to go to encrypted system, leaving scanner followers in dark

SUNBURY — Members of the public and journalists from Valley media groups across Northumberland County will no longer hear scanner traffic from county police departments after the system goes to an ...
Education Week

ADHD Is Punished in Schools. How Teachers Can Flip the Script

Excessive squirming and fidgeting. Difficulty paying attention. A tendency to act impulsively and make careless mistakes. Trouble acting cooperatively. These hallmark symptoms of childhood ADHD run ...
Wired

Tile Tracking Tags Can Be Exploited by Tech-Savvy Stalkers, Researchers Say

Tile trackers, used to locate everything from lost keys to stolen pets, are used by more than 88 million people worldwide, according to Tile’s parent company, Life360. But researchers who examined the ...
Geeky Gadgets

7 Essential Encrypted Services to Safeguard Your Privacy & Digital Life

What if every email you sent, every message you typed, and every file you stored online could be intercepted, read, or stolen? It’s not just a hypothetical, it’s a reality for millions of people who ...
TechSpot

Microsoft urges customers to prepare for VBScript deprecation in their Office VBA macros

The big picture: The Windows ecosystem has offered an unparalleled level of backward compatibility for decades. However, Microsoft is now working to remove as many legacy technologies as possible in ...
The Verge

Signal’s first paid feature adds encrypted media and message backups

You’ll also be able to back up text messages for free, too. You’ll also be able to back up text messages for free, too. is a senior reporter covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The ...