China-linked LightSpy spyware caught targeting victims in 13 countries, including the US

Researchers linked the latest malicious activity to a Chinese company, after one of the spyware’s operators placed an order with KFC using their real name and office address.

Three AI Pioneers Clash Over Jobs, Regulation And The Future Of AI

Geoffrey Hinton, Fei-Fei Li and Andrew Ng revealed deep divisions over AI jobs, regulation and who should shape AI’s future during a rare joint appearance at Ai4 2026.

Reddit Mods Up In Arms Over Platform’s New Moderation Tools

Reddit is increasing its use of moderation tools and getting rid of Automod, and many moderators aren’t happy at all.

Scam Uber emails are targeting users with fake payment alerts

A convincing fake Uber email claims your payment method has expired. Here’s how to identify the phishing scam before it steals your payment details.

Microsoft Says Ransomware Can Be Stopped In 128 Seconds—Here’s How

As reports confirm the ransomware threat continues to rise, Microsoft has detailed how an attack can be stopped using device isolation in just 128 seconds flat.

Media Attitudes To AI Are Starting To Shift

After years of enthusiastic coverage, the British broadcast media are starting to be more skeptical about the benefits of AI.

Hackers Are Hijacking Vehicle Shipments, Auto Shippers Report

An average of three cars — worth around $80,000 each — are stolen at a time by thieves targeting auto carriers in cyberattacks.

Samsung Beats Google To Confirm 38 New Android Security Updates

The August 2026 Android security update has arrived, but Google hasn’t listed the vulnerabilities it fixes. Samsung, however, has come to the rescue.

Android app developers may be unwittingly sharing their users’ location data with advertisers

New findings by the Electronic Frontier Foundation aim to warn app developers that some of the third-party code they place in their apps may also collect their users’ location data when they grant permission to the app. 

Nvidia doesn’t mess around: A week after open AI industry group formed, it’s already showing progress

The week-old Open Secure AI Alliance, spearheaded by Nvidia and grown to over 120 companies, already has proposals out for defending against AI agents.