CryptoBandits Malware Doubles as a Backdoor, Abuses Tor

CryptoBandits uses a local SOCKS5 proxy for traffic routing, blending data theft with remote code execution.

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FortiBleed: 86,000 Fortinet Device Credentials Compromised

The large-scale credential theft campaign hit roughly half of the internet-accessible Fortinet firewalls and VPNs.

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Hackers Target Football Fans With Fake Tickets Sites

Cybersecurity experts warn that active hacking networks are using fake hotel bookings, cloned websites, and live chat features to scam FIFA World Cup 2026 fans.

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5 reasons I’m using Android Auto instead of my car’s own infotainment system – and can’t go back

Your car’s built-in screen may look modern, but Android Auto is still the easier, smarter way to drive. Here’s why.

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Cisco to Acquire WideField Security to Boost Splunk’s Agentic SOC

WideField will accelerate Agentic SOC capabilities by expanding the lens on threat investigation to include identity, credentials, sessions, and blast radius.

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15,000 WordPress Websites Cleaned Up in SocGholish Botnet Takedown 

Law enforcement and private partners took down 106 SocGholish C&C servers and domains as part of Operation Endgame.

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Apple Patches Beats Studio Buds Flaw Letting Nearby Attackers Spy via Microphone

Apple has updated its Beats Studio Buds wireless earbuds to patch a high-severity vulnerability that could be exploited by nearby hackers to eavesdrop on users.

The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-20701 (CVSS score: 8.8), refers to a case of incorrect authorization impacting the Airoha Bluetooth audio SDK that makes it possible to pair a Bluetooth audio device without user consent.

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Splunk Enterprise Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks Days After Disclosure

CISA has given federal agencies only three days to patch CVE-2026-20253, which can be exploited for unauthenticated remote code execution.

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Google Home Speaker vs. Amazon Echo Dot Max: I compared the $99 smart hubs by the specs

Both Google and Amazon have generative AI-powered smart speakers for under $100, so which one stands out?

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I’m a smart home reviewer, and these are the only deals I’m shopping this Prime Day

It’s Amazon Prime Day, and smart home deals are everywhere. But don’t fall for any deal: these are the ones worth your time and money.

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