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Apple's iOS 26.6 to feature new iMessage scam alerts
Apple is preparing to release iOS 26.6, with the release candidate now available to developers. This update is expected to introduce a new feature designed to combat iMessage scams by alerting users to potentially malic…
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AI-powered cyber threats escalate with data theft and backdoor alerts
Cybersecurity researchers are observing a significant rise in AI-powered threats, including malicious skills for AI agents capable of data theft and malware execution. One notable example is the 'PromptSpy' Android malw…
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Apple's iOS 27 to use AI for real-time scam detection
Apple's upcoming iOS 27 will introduce a new "Trust Insights" framework designed to help applications detect and alert users to real-time scams. This AI-powered system analyzes interaction patterns, timing, and context …
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Meta pulls Muse Image AI tool after privacy backlash · 8 sources tracked
Meta has discontinued its Muse Image AI tool, which generated images from public Instagram photos, after facing significant backlash over privacy concerns. Users criticized the feature for being opt-out by default, rais…
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Apple rushes iOS 26.5.2 update citing AI-driven exploit acceleration
Apple has released iOS 26.5.2, a surprise security update that patches 30 bugs, including critical Kernel and WebKit vulnerabilities. The company is accelerating its update cycle due to concerns that advancements in AI …
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Microsoft extends Windows 10 support to October 2027
Microsoft has extended security updates for Windows 10 by an additional year, now lasting until October 2027. This provides users with more time to transition to Windows 11, though the update requires newer hardware. Wh…
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SMEs gain cybersecurity confidence, but AI remains a worry
A new report from ESET indicates that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly confident in their cybersecurity defenses. However, artificial intelligence remains a significant concern for these businesses.
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Microsoft AI Agent Ire Detects New LOTUSLITE Malware Variant
Microsoft's Project Ire, an AI-driven malware analysis agent, has identified a new variant of the LOTUSLITE backdoor. This variant shares behavioral tactics with known LOTUSLITE samples but lacks their specific indicato…
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Apple to enhance iPhone anti-theft with automatic snatch-theft lock
Apple is developing a new security feature for iPhones that will automatically lock the device if it detects a snatch-and-grab theft. This enhancement to the existing Stolen Device Protection will utilize the accelerome…
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ESET joins AI Alliance; Copilot faces integration issues
ESET has joined the Artificial Intelligence Alliance (AAIF) to enhance global AI security and promote ethical standards. Meanwhile, Microsoft Copilot is experiencing performance issues despite ongoing infrastructure and…
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AI-powered scams target travelers with fake airline numbers
Travelers are being warned about an increase in scams targeting them while abroad, exacerbated by geopolitical instability and advancements in AI. Scammers are impersonating airlines and government agencies, using fake …
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Google Play removes 28 scam apps that defrauded millions
A fraudulent campaign called CallPhantom, involving 28 Android apps on the Google Play Store, has been removed after defrauding millions of users. These apps promised access to call histories and messages for any phone …
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AI-powered ransomware PromptLock uses local models to generate dynamic malicious scripts
Security researchers have identified a new ransomware strain, PromptLock, that leverages AI to generate dynamic malicious scripts. PromptLock utilizes a local OpenAI model accessed via Ollama to create Lua scripts, maki…
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ESET details how AI is making online scams more sophisticated
Online scams are becoming more sophisticated due to advancements in AI, according to ESET. The cybersecurity firm is highlighting recent examples of these evolving threats. In a related development, ESET has partnered w…