How infostealers have changed the cybersecurity landscape
Many of the recent wave of high-profile cyberattacks can be traced back to the theft of a single set of credentials which have allowed the attacker to access and move within a corporate network.
A new report from Flashpoint looks at the rise of large-scale information-stealing malware campaigns and how ‘infostealer’ malware has been a key enabler, responsible for the theft of over 1.8 billion corporate and personal email accounts, passwords, cookies, and other sensitive data.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas, a new browser built around AI -- but it’s macOS only for now
The wait is over! OpenAI today rolls out ChatGPT Atlas, its new AI web browser. Built around ChatGPT, Atlas merges browsing and conversation into one workspace, letting users ask questions, get help, and complete tasks directly on the pages they visit.
Versions for Windows, iOS, and Android are expected at some point, but for now, the browser is exclusive to macOS.
Access to public web data is essential for the AI market
New poll data reveals that 89 percent of respondents say access to public web data is critical for ensuring a fair and competitive AI market.
The survey carried out at this year’s OxyCon web intelligence event shows organizations are getting worried they are losing access to precious web data, robbing them of the ability to make the AI of the future as democratic as possible. 64 percent of respondents say their organisations has been blocked from more websites than a year ago.
Microsoft says Windows update may have caused login problems
Microsoft has made another admission that its updates for Windows may have caused problems for some people. The company says that updates released for Windows 11, version 24H2, Windows 11, version 25H2, and Windows Server 2025 in August and September could have resulted in login issues for some.
There are two offending update – namely the August 29, 2025—KB5064081 (OS Build 26100.5074) Preview and September 9, 2025—KB5065426 (OS Build 26100.6584) – which Microsoft says could lead to Kerberos and New Technology LAN Manager (NTLM) authentication failures.
YouTube is fighting deepfakes with new Likeness Detection tool
In an age of fragmented news, deepfakes present a real problem. YouTube is taking action to stop AI-generated videos being used to impersonate people.
The company has revealed details of its new Likeness Detection tool. For now, YouTube is targeting creators, giving them access to the tool – not only because creators are among those likely to be deepfaked, but also because the company will be hoping to be able to use their influence to hype up Likeness Detection.
Meta rolls out warnings to help protect older WhatsApp and Messenger users from scams
Online scams are nothing new, but there are now more channels through which they can be run. Among them are social platforms like WhatsApp and Messenger, and it is sad fact that older users are more likely to fall victim
This is precisely why Meta is rolling out a new system of warnings that appear in its messaging apps. The aim is to make users think twice about who they connect to and who they share information with as part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
Instagram lets teenage users choose a different app icon
Most of the talk about teenagers using social media centers around keeping them safe or restricting what they are able to do. In many regards Instagram is no different, but now younger users are being given something extra.
Instagram’s design team has proudly announced the users with Teen accounts will be able to choose between a number of “aesthetics” for the app. Not available to anyone with a non-Teen account, the new option allows teenagers to select a different icons for the app, designed by Carlos Oliveras Colom.
How enterprise developers are moving from fragmented tools to unified platforms [Q&A]
Across large organizations, developers and DevOps teams rely on an ever-growing collection of specialized tools. But while these offer valuable flexibility, they can also create significant pain points.
We spoke to Chintana Wilamuna, VP of solutions architecture at WSO2, about how the landscape is changing from fragmented, purpose-built development tools toward comprehensive, unified platforms.
Casio unveils ring-sized G-SHOCK with full shock resistance and water protection
Clearly following the old adage that good things come in small packages, Casio has introduced the DWN-5600, a new addition to its G-SHOCK lineup that shrinks the iconic watch down to a ring-sized form, without compromising the brand’s signature durability.
Modeled after the classic 5600 series, which carries the original G-SHOCK design, the DWN-5600’s case measures just 23.4mm x 20mm with a thickness of 7.5mm.
ESET brings its ransomware protection to home and small business users
ESET has added new ransomware recovery and scam protection capabilities to its consumer and small business products. The security firm's latest offerings, ESET HOME Security and ESET Small Business Security, bring its enterprise-grade Ransomware Remediation feature to homes and small offices for the first time.
Ransomware incidents remain among the most damaging forms of cybercrime worldwide. ESET’s Ransomware Remediation system automatically creates encrypted backups when a threat is detected, so that users can restore any affected files once the attack has been neutralized, hopefully minimizing downtime and data loss.
Titan 1 aims to bring console-level gaming to tablets
Headwolf has announced the Titan 1, a gaming-focused tablet made to combine high performance with portable design.
The Titan 1 is powered by MediaTek’s Dimensity 8300 chipset, built on a 4nm process, with an eight-core CPU and six-core GPU. Headwolf claims the chip can handle demanding mobile titles such as Genshin Impact and PUBG Mobile at high settings without frame drops.
Opera brings deep research capabilities to its Neon AI browser
Opera is expanding its recently launched AI browser with a new Deep Research Agent to perform more complex research and analysis directly in the software.
The new agent, called ODRA, joins Opera Neon’s growing lineup of built-in AI systems and is part of the Norwegian browser maker’s plan to make agentic browsing more practical for everyday use.
Cybercriminals turn to stealth to bypass malware detection
A new report reveals a 40 percent (quarter-over-quarter) increase in evasive, advanced malware. The data highlights encrypted channels as adversaries' favored attack vector using Transport Layer Security (TLS), the encryption protocol behind most secure web traffic.
The study from WatchGuard Technologies, which provides cybersecurity for MSPs, shows 70 percent of all malware is now delivered via encrypted connections, the findings highlight attackers’ increasing reliance on obfuscation and stealth, and the need for organizations to improve visibility into encrypted traffic and adopt flexible protection strategies.
Grok Imagine launches Spicy Mode, for 'edgier, more visually daring' creations
xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence company, has officially added 'Spicy Mode' to its Grok Imagine platform, and that is exactly what it sounds like -- a tool for creators who want to push AI-generated video into more adult, provocative territory.
Spicy Mode is described as a way for creators to explore emotional and artistic freedom, but it also lands squarely in the debate over whether generative AI should be trusted with sexualized or explicit material.
Ransomware payments hit record highs as threats get harder to detect
The frequency of ransomware attacks has dropped from eight incidents per organization to five or six incidents in the last year, but at the same time the average ransomware payment has surged by more than a million dollars, from $2.5M to $3.6M.
A new Global Threat Landscape report from ExtraHop, based on research by Censuswide, finds threat actors are shifting away from broad, indiscriminate attacks to a more targeted approach that yields better results.
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