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A popular WordPress theme has been hijacked by malware - here's what we know
By Craig Hale published
Widespread attacks and account takeover attempts observed with the 'Motors' theme, so patch now.

Microsoft says “Responsible AI” is now its biggest priority - but what does this look like?
By Ellen Jennings-Trace published
Trustworthy AI models are key to Microsoft’s 2025 plans, it says in new report..

Russian hackers target Gmail passwords to crack down on international critics
By Craig Hale published
Academics and critics engaging with Russia discussions are being targeted in email phishing campaign.

This mega DDoS attack broke all records - huge 37.4TB bombardment in 45 seconds against a single victim is the largest ever recorded
By Benedict Collins published
A huge DDoS attack which sent 38TB of data could have wreaked havoc - but it was stopped in its tracks.

"No evidence" - here's why the massive 16 billion record data breach may not be as bad as first thought
By Ellen Jennings-Trace published
The recently-revealed mega breach may not be new, or a breach, at all.

M&S and Co-op hacks publicly defined as a single attack - and could cost more than £400 million
By Mike Moore published
CMC says the attacks could cost M&S and Co-op hundreds of millions of pounds.

Kali Linux gets a major upgrade with more than 10 new hacking tools, plus VPN IP extension, great for ethical hackers and pentest pros
By Efosa Udinmwen published
Kali Linux 2025.2 introduces 13 powerful tools, a menu revamp, VPN IP tracking, and Raspberry Pi support, targeting ethical hackers, pentesters, and advanced red team users.

Hackers could trick users into downloading malware and opening malicious sites using a flaw in Android - here's what you need to know
By Efosa Udinmwen published
A new Android flaw lets hidden characters in notifications launch wrong links or trigger silent app actions, bypassing traditional malware detection tools.

Criminals could pick up your voice through a foot-thick concrete wall, thanks to AI and a flaw in popular laptop microphones - here's what you need to know
By Efosa Udinmwen published
Researchers claim AI and FM radio gear can capture laptop microphone signals through walls, revealing speech and exposing users to silent, undetectable surveillance risks.
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