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Pwn2Own Offers $1m for Zero-Click WhatsApp Exploit
Pwn2Own Offers $1m for Zero-Click WhatsApp Exploit
The Pwn2Own competition is offering a $1m reward to any teams able to unearth a WhatsApp code execution exploit
Aug. 4, 2025
Uptick in Akira Ransomware Actors Targeting SonicWall VPNs
Uptick in Akira Ransomware Actors Targeting SonicWall VPNs
Arctic Wolf has spotted an increase in Akira ransomware attacks targeting SonicWall SSL VPNs
Aug. 4, 2025
Web-Based AI Usage Surge Shifts Global Internet Traffic Patterns
Web-Based AI Usage Surge Shifts Global Internet Traffic Patterns
Web traffic to AI sites surged 50% from Feb 2024 to Jan 2025, driven by browser-based GenAI tools
Aug. 4, 2025
#BHUSA: Microsoft and Google Among Most Affected as Zero Day Exploits Jump 46%
#BHUSA: Microsoft and Google Among Most Affected as Zero Day Exploits Jump 46%
Forescout also observed a big rise in CVEs added to CISA’s KEV catalog, some of which impacted end-of-life products
Aug. 4, 2025
Ghost in the Zip Reveals Expanding Ecosystem Behind PXA Stealer
Ghost in the Zip Reveals Expanding Ecosystem Behind PXA Stealer
Python-based PXA Stealer has stolen data from more than 4000 victims in over 62 countries, according to SentinalLabs
Aug. 4, 2025
How to get another 15GB of Gmail storage for free (and without losing old files)
How to get another 15GB of Gmail storage for free (and without losing old files)
With this quick, no-fuss method, you can back up all your Google messages and media for free -- regardless of your account type.
Aug. 3, 2025
Update to iOS 26? We tested the public beta on our iPhones - these features are a big deal
Update to iOS 26? We tested the public beta on our iPhones - these features are a big deal
Apple's iOS 26 brings the most dramatic iPhone update in over ten years, and these standout features prove it was worth the wait.
Aug. 3, 2025
UK universities urged to act fast on AI teaching
UK universities urged to act fast on AI teaching
Employers now expect AI-literate graduates, but many universities still lack a clear strategy to meet the demand.
Aug. 3, 2025
OpenAI pulls searchable chats from ChatGPT
OpenAI pulls searchable chats from ChatGPT
Backlash over exposed private chats prompts OpenAI to remove ChatGPT's public search feature.
Aug. 3, 2025
Deutsche Bank backs new euro stablecoin launch
Deutsche Bank backs new euro stablecoin launch
Bullish Europe will be the first exchange to trade EURAU as euro stablecoins grow nearly 60% since late 2024.
Aug. 3, 2025
Apple boosts AI investment with new hires and acquisitions
Apple boosts AI investment with new hires and acquisitions
Tim Cook confirmed Apple has made seven AI-related acquisitions so far in 2025.
Aug. 3, 2025
Amazon plans to bring ads to Alexa+ chats
Amazon plans to bring ads to Alexa+ chats
Andy Jassy says conversational ads could become part of Alexa+ in the future.
Aug. 3, 2025