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humanoid robot
Humanoid robot found vulnerable to Bluetooth hack, data leaks to China

Alias Robotics has published an analysis of the Unitree G1 humanoid robot, concluding that the device can be exploited as a tool for espionage and cyber attacks. A robot that …

Bitcoin
U.S. seizes $15 billion in Bitcoin linked to massive forced-labor crypto scam

The U.S. government has seized about $15 billion worth of Bitcoin connected to what prosecutors call one of the largest cryptocurrency fraud and human trafficking operations …

Maltrail
Maltrail: Open-source malicious traffic detection system

Maltrail is an open-source network traffic detection system designed to spot malicious or suspicious activity. It works by checking traffic against publicly available …

healthcare
The diagnosis is in: Mobile health apps are bad for your privacy

Sensitive data is moving through Android healthcare apps without adequate protection. Researchers found that many transmit information without encryption, store files without …

solar power
The solar power boom opened a backdoor for cybercriminals

Solar isn’t low risk anymore. Adoption has turned inverters, aggregators, and control software into attack surfaces capable of disrupting service and undermining confidence in …

cybersecurity jobs
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: October 14, 2025

Cyber Security Analyst I First Citizens Bank | USA | Remote – No longer accepting applications As a Cyber Security Analyst, you will be responsible for developing skills …

AI
AI-generated images have a problem of credibility, not creativity

GenAI simplifies image creation, yet it creates hard problems around intellectual property, authenticity, and accountability. Researchers at Queen’s University in Canada …

malware
Researchers develop AI system to detect scam websites in search results

Scam websites tied to online shopping, pet sales, and other e-commerce schemes continue to cause millions in losses each year. Security tools can accurately detect fraudulent …

cybercrime
Developing economies are falling behind in the fight against cybercrime

Cybercrime is a global problem, but not every country is equally equipped to fight it. In many developing economies, cybersecurity is still seen as a luxury, something nice to …

emergency communication
New system aims to keep people connected when networks fail

When disaster strikes, communication often fails. Cell towers can go offline, internet connections can disappear, and people are left without a way to share information or ask …

lies
The architecture of lies: Bot farms are running the disinformation war

Bot farms have moved into the center of information warfare, using automated accounts to manipulate public opinion, influence elections, and weaken trust in institutions. …

job
How to succeed at cybersecurity job interviews

Imagine this: you’ve made it through the résumé screen, your skills look solid on paper, and now it’s interview day. The next hour will decide whether you move forward or go …

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