CyberNews WhatsApp is taking a significant step towards enhancing user privacy with the introduction of its username feature, set to launch later this year. This new functionality will enable users to communicate on the platform without exposing their phone numbers, addressing long-standing concerns about sharing personal contact information. With over three billion users worldwide, WhatsApp’s massive … Read more
Cloud Credential Theft Exploits Amazon Q Developer Extension Flaw A high-severity security vulnerability in the Amazon Q developer extension has been fixed by AWS, but not before attackers could have exploited it to steal cloud credentials. The flaw, discovered by researchers from Wiz Research and tracked as CVE-2026-12957, allowed malicious code to execute arbitrarily and … Read more
Nation-state attackers from Iran, Russia, and China have been targeting water systems around the world for sabotage purposes. According to a recent report by DomainTools, these attacks are often carried out through low-tech means, such as exploiting weak passwords or exposing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), rather than sophisticated malware. The threat intelligence provider has been … Read more
In a groundbreaking move to push back against the pervasive use of facial recognition technology, a researcher is set to unveil a new line of clothing that can “confuse” and even “break” current AI-powered surveillance systems. Bill Swearingen, aka @hevnsnt, will debut his innovative solution at Black Hat USA 2026 next month, offering a much-needed … Read more
India’s Government IT Systems Left Exposed to Cyber Threats, 14 Vulnerabilities Found A recent discovery by an independent security researcher has left Indian government IT systems vulnerable to cyber threats, exposing sensitive citizen data. The vulnerabilities, identified in April by Sushant Bhardwaj, affect major national platforms used by millions of students and job aspirants. Thankfully, … Read more
A Graphic Tee Solution to Facial Recognition Overreach? In a bold move to counter the pervasive use of facial recognition technology, an innovative solution is emerging. Bill Swearingen, aka @hevnsnt, will unveil his concept at Black Hat USA 2026 next month – graphic tees that can potentially confuse or break current AI-powered facial recognition systems. … Read more
A Critical Vulnerability Exposes Private Data in Indian Government Systems In a stark reminder of the importance of cybersecurity, an independent security researcher has uncovered 14 vulnerabilities affecting Indian government IT systems, putting millions of citizens’ personal data at risk. The discoveries, made by Sushant Bhardwaj, were promptly addressed by the government, but not before … Read more
**Malware Targets Cloud and AI Credentials in Sneaky Attack** A sophisticated malware campaign has been uncovered, targeting cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) credentials in a bid to gain access to sensitive enterprise systems. The attack, which began with a critical vulnerability in remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools, demonstrates the growing threat posed by hackers … Read more
The US Justice Department’s latest crackdown on online piracy has resulted in the seizure of nearly 400 web domains used for illegally streaming matches at the FIFA World Cup. These websites, which had been providing unauthorized real-time streams of the tournament, have been shut down by law enforcement authorities as part of a coordinated global … Read more
Business Email Compromise Attacks Continue to Succeed, Leaving Organizations Reeling The threat of business email compromise (BEC) remains one of the most significant cyber dangers facing organizations today. Despite efforts to combat this type of attack, attackers are finding new ways to succeed, often by exploiting trust rather than exploiting software vulnerabilities. On July 8th, … Read more