Dental practice software maker fixes bug that exposed patients’ medical records

The security bug is now fixed, but the patient who found it said it was challenging to alert the software company about the issue.

Google Chrome Security Alert—4 Critical New Browser Dangers Confirmed

All Google users are urged to ensure their Chrome browser is updated to version 147.0.7727.137/138, as 4 new and critical security issues have been confirmed.

With $1 Cyberattacks on the Rise, Durable Defenses Pay Off
With $1 Cyberattacks on the Rise, Durable Defenses Pay Off

Transforming a newly discovered software vulnerability into a cyberattack used to take months. Today—as the recent headlines over Anthropic’s Project Glasswing have shown—generative AI can do the job in minutes, often for less than a dollar of cloud c…

Password Security—2.86 Billion Credential Theft Crimewave Exposed

A surge in password-related cybercrime throughout 2025 has seen not only 2.86 billion credentials stolen, but macOS infostealer infections alone rise by 7,000%.

UK startups enter UK parliament with hope for change

There is something faintly gladiatorial about startups being ushered into Westminster, whether the House of Commons or the House of Lords. Not literally, of course, there are no lions behind Select Co…

‘Nightmare’—Samsung Changes Text Messaging After 15 Years

Text messages on some Samsung phones are “suddenly disappearing.” Here’s what to do.

The Invisible Battlefield: Why Innovation Will Be Won—or Lost—in Cyberspace

The most significant conflicts of the future will take place over invisible networks of code, data, and algorithms rather than over land, sea, or air.

Sri Lanka discloses another missing payment, days after hackers stole $2.5M from its finance ministry

The government of Sri Lanka has lost more than $3 million in two recent, separate cybersecurity incidents as the country continues to recover from its 2022 debt crisis.

Ransomware accidentally destroys all files larger than 128KB, preventing decryption — VECT code likely partly vibe coded with AI or used an old code base, security researchers suggest

A ransomware’s major flaw meant that files cannot be decrypted because of a programming mistake. It also has several minor issues, showing that its creator may not be as sophisticated as suggested. Still, researchers point…

Samsung’s Update Mistake—No Fix For Galaxy S25 And S24 Phones

Samsung needs to issue an urgent fix, with most Galaxy owners reportedly affected by battery drain and overheating.