US Customs and Border Protection Engages General Dynamics for AI-Powered Quantum Sensors The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has contracted General Dynamics to develop a prototype of advanced “quantum sensors” integrated with a sophisticated artificial intelligence database. This initiative aims to enhance the detection of illicit items and…
Recent Arrest in TalkTalk Cyber Attack Highlights Ongoing Security Risks In a significant development following a major data breach, a 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the cyber attack on TalkTalk, one of the largest telecommunications providers in the UK, boasting over four million customers. The arrest marks…
Endpoint Security, Internet of Things Security ‘WhisperPair’ Vulnerability Poised to Persist for Years Greg Sirico • January 23, 2026 Image: Melnikov Dmitriy/Shutterstock A recently disclosed vulnerability, known as “WhisperPair,” poses significant risks by allowing attackers to exploit flaws within Google’s Fast Pair technology, utilized in Bluetooth audio accessories. The vulnerability…
In a troubling development, the ShinyHunters extortion group has claimed responsibility for a series of voice phishing attacks, specifically targeting single sign-on (SSO) accounts associated with major platforms such as Okta, Microsoft, and Google. These attacks allow cybercriminals to infiltrate corporate Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms and exfiltrate sensitive…
Recent security analyses have uncovered critical vulnerabilities within several platforms, notably the Honeywell Experion Distributed Control System (DCS) and QuickBlox, both of which pose substantial risks if exploited. The identified flaws have raised alarms for stakeholders, given the potential for severe system compromises. The vulnerabilities, collectively known as Crit.IX, encompass…
Maintainers of the Gentoo Linux distribution have confirmed the details surrounding a recent cyber incident that led to unauthorized access of its GitHub account. Last week, attackers gained control over the Gentoo organization, altering repository content and locking out legitimate developers from the platform. The attack temporarily rendered the development…
A federal judge in Minnesota ruled last Saturday that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents breached the Fourth Amendment by forcibly entering a resident’s home without a judicial warrant. This judgment highlights ongoing concerns regarding ICE’s internal directives, which permit agents to enter homes with an administrative warrant, a policy…
New Backdoor Trojan Targets South Korean Organizations: An In-Depth Analysis Security researchers at Symantec have identified a new Backdoor Trojan known as “Duuzer,” which enables hackers to gain remote access and control over infected systems. This malware primarily targets organizations in South Korea, aiming to extract sensitive information from compromised…
A staggering 149 million stolen usernames and passwords for platforms like TikTok, Disney+, Netflix, Roblox, and numerous crypto wallets have been discovered online without any form of security authentication. This incident highlights the critical need to secure your digital identity in light of a recent massive data leak. A substantial…
