North Korean hackers are running an elaborate fake job recruitment campaign targeting macOS users. The scheme tricks applicants into running malicious Terminal commands that bypass Apple’s security protections.
Trusts may seem like perfect estate planning tools, but they can backfire spectacularly. From family conflicts to legal challenges, here’s what can go wrong when trusts aren’t properly established and managed.
A new benchmark called Humane Bench tested 14 popular AI models on their ability to protect human wellbeing. The results are concerning – most models actively encouraged unhealthy engagement and failed under pressure. Only three models maintained their ethical standards when challenged.
Surfshark’s new Multi IP feature lets users assign different IP addresses to each website and app within the same VPN session. This makes it significantly harder for data brokers and advertisers to build profiles of your online behavior. The feature builds on the company’s Nexus infrastructure to ro
After replacing expensive subscription apps with self-hosted alternatives, one tech enthusiast discovered surprising benefits beyond just cost savings. The experience revealed that open-source tools can match or exceed premium features while keeping data private.
A Wired investigation exposes how US Border Patrol uses hidden license plate readers to track American drivers hundreds of miles from borders. Meanwhile, Microsoft battles record DDoS attacks and the FBI surveils encrypted Signal groups.
Brave is wrapping its cloud AI processing in Trusted Execution Environments, starting with DeepSeek V3.1 in the Nightly build. This marks a shift toward verifiable privacy rather than just promises. The move addresses growing concerns about AI data exposure.
Companies are discovering that email behavior patterns provide powerful fraud detection signals. New email addresses show dramatically higher fraud rates than established ones. This approach could revolutionize identity verification economics.
Germany is mandating that operating systems include built-in youth protection features by December 2027. The law will affect PCs, smartphones, game consoles and require browser-level secure search functions. Tech companies and free software advocates are pushing back against the requirements.
The SEC has dropped its lawsuit against SolarWinds and CISO Timothy Brown over the 2020 SUNBURST attack. The case had sparked concerns about regulator overreach targeting security professionals. SolarWinds called the dismissal a “welcome vindication.”
