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LastPass warns users of active campaign targeting master passwords
9+ hour, 7+ min ago (299+ words) LastPass is warning customers about an active phishing campaign that uses lookalike domains and fake security notifications to trick users into revealing their master passwords or downloading malicious software. The company says the activity has no impact on LastPass's own…...
Telegram’s t.me domain suspended at the registry level, breaking links worldwide
12+ hour, 36+ min ago (250+ words) Telegram's t.me domain was temporarily placed on serverHold status at the registry level on Tuesday, causing all t.me links to stop resolving through the global Domain Name System (DNS). While the messaging platform itself remained operational, users were unable to…...
Meta automatically opts public Instagram accounts into AI image generation
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (145+ words) CyberInsider The feature has sparked privacy concerns because public Instagram accounts are enrolled by default, requiring users to manually opt out if they do not want their content used for AI image creation. The issue was widely reported by impacted…...
DuckDuckGo browser adds built-in YouTube ad blocking system
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (273+ words) DuckDuckGo has added built-in YouTube ad blocking to its privacy-focused browser, allowing users to watch most YouTube videos without pre-roll or mid-roll advertisements. The feature is now enabled by default on Windows, macOS, and iPhone, while Android users can enable…...
ExpressVPN adds passkeys on password manager, passes security audit
1+ week, 1+ day ago (307+ words) ExpressVPN has announced a major update to its standalone ExpressKeys password manager, adding passkey support, secure credential sharing, and direct vault imports. Alongside the release, the company published a new independent security assessment by Cure53, which found no severe vulnerabilities in…...
OONI: LaLiga piracy blocks disrupted over 500,000 legitimate sites
1+ week, 5+ day ago (306+ words) Specifically, the actions have temporarily disrupted access to more than half a million legitimate websites during football match broadcasts. The findings are based on network measurements collected from Spain between January and June 2026, along with DNS scans covering 9.2 million of…...
Fake Interpol investigation emails deliver custom ransomware worldwide
1+ week, 6+ day ago (482+ words) Amar Ćemanović is an experienced editor and trained engineer with a keen eye for detail and a passion for technology. Based in Bosnia, Amar specializes in producing high-quality, engaging content. He holds a Master’s degree in engineering, which helps him…...
WhatsApp opens username reservations ahead of feature rollout
2+ week, 22+ hour ago (542+ words) Meta has announced that WhatsApp users can now reserve usernames ahead of a broader launch planned for later this year, introducing a long-awaited privacy feature that allows people to connect without sharing their phone numbers. The company says the feature…...
US offers $10 million for info on Russian hackers targeting Signal accounts
2+ week, 1+ day ago (227+ words) The U.S. Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of members of UNC5792. This is a Russian state-linked hacking group accused of targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts belonging to U.S. government…...
Chrome extension Adblock for YouTube with 11 million users could be silently weaponized
2+ week, 1+ day ago (381+ words) The operators of the popular “Adblock for YouTube” Chrome extension could remotely execute JavaScript on websites visited by users through a server-side configuration change. Island researchers who discovered this found no evidence that the architectural weakness has been abused, but…...