Cybersecurity

Vulnerabilities, data breaches, privacy and how to stay safe.

• Discover-Tech Ads on 120,000 Sites Tracked Users, Say Researchers

  Security researchers say Discover-Tech turned ordinary online ads into a tracking network spanning 120,000 websites and 75,000 apps.

• AI Scams Are Fooling Reddit: 5 Fakes to Warn Your Family About

  From fake rental damage to AI-generated romance profiles, Reddit's r/isthisAI community is documenting the most convincing deceptions — and how to spot them.

• Flock CEO: 'We Shouldn't Pause Progress' on ALPR Cameras

  Flock CEO Garrett Langley defended his company's license plate cameras at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026, saying privacy is a fair price for safety.

• Ukraine Shoots Down Russia's 'UFO' Ring-Wing Drone: First Look

  Ukraine's Birds of Magyar Brigade intercepted Russia's bizarre ring-wing KVS drone, prompting UFO jokes before it was identified as a new Russian strike weapon.

• Surfshark v5.0.0 Hits iOS: All Security Tools on One Screen

  Surfshark's v5.0.0 iOS update turns the app into a single security dashboard, with VPN controls next to scam, leak and identity tools.

• Vibetech Leak Exposes 13.7 Million Records from Past Breaches

  Vibetech left a database of 13.7 million records from past breaches publicly accessible, including passwords and bank details from AT&T, Amazon, and more.

• Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Recorded Audio Without 'Hey Meta' — Meta Says Fixed

  Ray-Ban Meta owners found unrequested audio clips and transcripts in their voice activity log. Meta calls the bug 'resolved' but hasn't explained the cause.

• FBI Data Breach Suspect Arrested: 5 Steps to Take Now

  The FBI has arrested a suspect tied to last month's major data breach. Where do leaked records end up, and how do you protect your accounts?

• NordVPN Quietly Opens WireGuard Config Downloads: Router Speeds Up 5x

  NordVPN has quietly added official WireGuard .conf downloads in Nord Account. Router users can now approach NordLynx speeds without scripts or custom firmware.

• LiteLLM Flaw Hits 90M Downloads: Patch Now to 1.83.9

  Two LiteLLM flaws let low-privilege users seize admin control and steal AI provider API keys. All versions before 1.83.9 are affected — patch and rotate keys now.

• Denmark's CPR Registry Hacked With Password '123456'

  A hacker entered Denmark's national CPR registry through a third-party company using an ex-employee's '123456' password, exposing 8.8 million people's ID and address data.