#Cybersecurity
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FTC Lawsuit Exposes How Subscription Scams Bypass App Store Security
A massive FTC lawsuit against Genesis Tech reveals how subscription scammers are using shell companies to bypass app store security. The network allegedly funneled nearly $700 million through deceptive apps.
Texas Data Breach Exposes 3 Million Driver’s Licenses, Passports
Three million Texans have had their driver's license and passport information stolen in a major state government data breach. This incident marks one of the largest security failures for Texas this year, raising significant concerns about identity theft.
India Blocks Telegram Over Exam Fraud: A High-Stakes Digital Crackdown
India has ordered a temporary ban on Telegram to curb exam fraud ahead of a major medical entrance re-test. The move has sparked a heated debate over digital regulation and platform responsibility.
How a Secret Soviet Prison Language Became the Code of Cybercrime
Born in the Gulags, the secret criminal language Fenya is now the primary code for Russian cyber-criminals. Here is why it is so hard to crack.
NewCore Raises $66M to Give AI Agents Their Own Corporate Identities
NewCore has emerged from stealth with $66 million to help companies manage AI agents as employees. The startup aims to secure the next generation of the digital workforce.
Cybersecurity Experts Slam Government Ban on Anthropic’s AI Models
Dozens of cybersecurity experts are protesting a U.S. government ban on Anthropic’s Fable and Mythos models. They argue the move leaves digital infrastructure vulnerable by stripping defenders of essential tools.
The Anthropic Ban Wasn't About AI Safety — It Was About Power
The U.S. government’s sudden ban on Anthropic’s latest models wasn't about safety. It was a display of raw political power that has the entire tech industry on edge.
Oracle Scrambles as Zero-Day Breach Hits Over 100 Organizations
A critical, unpatched vulnerability in Oracle's PeopleSoft software has been weaponized by the ShinyHunters hacking group to breach over 100 organizations. The attack has primarily targeted higher education, resulting in the theft of hundreds of thousands of student records.
Inside the FBI’s Secret 22,000-Square-Foot Replica Town
The FBI has unveiled a 22,000-square-foot replica town designed to simulate cyberattacks. It is a high-stakes laboratory for training agents against the $20.9 billion threat of cybercrime.
Amazon CEO’s Security Warning Triggered Anthropic Model Ban
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy reportedly flagged security risks in Anthropic's latest models to the Treasury, triggering a sudden government export ban. The move leaves developers scrambling to replace the restricted systems.
Google Sues 'Outsider Enterprise' Over Massive AI-Powered Scam Ring
Google is suing a massive, AI-powered cybercrime network that has allegedly caused $1.9 billion in losses. The group used a 'phishing-for-dummies' platform to automate scams at an industrial scale.
Met Police Push to Kill the Resale Market for Stolen Phones
The Metropolitan Police is pressuring tech giants to render stolen phones worthless. The goal is to collapse the black market by making devices impossible to reset.