Blockchain developers are actively working on quantum-resistant solutions as quantum computers threaten current cryptographic systems. Several projects including QRL, Algorand, and QANplatform are implementing post-quantum signatures. The transition involves lattice-based cryptography, hash-based si
Researchers uncovered Landfall spyware that compromised Samsung Galaxy phones through malicious image files. The zero-click attack required no user interaction and stole extensive personal data. Samsung patched the vulnerability in April 2025.
Keonne Rodriguez received the maximum sentence for his role in Samourai Wallet, which prosecutors said helped criminals launder millions. The sentencing comes just weeks after Binance’s CZ received a presidential pardon for similar charges.
Google is warning 2.5 billion Gmail users about sophisticated phishing attacks, not a password breach. The attacks stem from stolen Salesforce data that helps hackers create convincing impersonation campaigns. Here’s what’s really happening and why passwords alone aren’t enough anymore.
TikTok Shop is battling sophisticated AI-generated fraud that exec Nicolas Waldmann describes as “organized crime.” The company rejected 70 million products and removed 700,000 sellers in the first half of 2025 while using AI to fight AI-powered scams.
SonicWall has wrapped up its investigation into a September security breach, confirming state-sponsored actors accessed firewall configuration backups. The incident affected all customers using the MySonicWall cloud backup feature but didn’t compromise customer networks or SonicWall products. The co
A previously unknown cyber actor has been targeting academics and foreign policy experts focused on Iran. The group used sophisticated impersonation tactics and unusual malware combinations that blend techniques from multiple Iranian threat groups. Researchers are still working to definitively attri
Google confirmed its $32 billion acquisition of cybersecurity firm Wiz will close in 2026 after clearing DOJ antitrust review. The deal faces remaining regulatory hurdles globally, with a $3.2 billion breakup fee if blocked. This would be Google’s largest acquisition ever.
The cybersecurity vendor is launching multiple AI-focused products, including offerings from its $180 million Prompt Security acquisition and new managed services. CEO Tomer Weingarten believes much of the security technology sold over the past decade will become obsolete as AI agents take over.
Security researchers found hundreds of malicious apps bypassed Google’s filters and were downloaded millions of times. The manufacturing and energy sectors saw the biggest increases in targeted attacks.
