AI-created ransomware and NFC attacks lead the surge in new cyberattacks – here’s how you can stay safe this holidays

AI is no longer being used just to craft convincing phishing emails – it’s being used to build ransomware.

These malicious Google Chrome extensions have stolen data from over 170 sites – find out if you’re affected

Two Chrome extensions were found eavesdropping on people’s browsing, stealing login credentials and payment card information.

Aflac reveals personal data of 22.6 million people stolen in cyberattack – here’s what we know

Six months after the breach, Aflac determines how many people are affected and starts reaching out.

Suspected DDoS attack takes France’s post office offline

Multiple post office sites and services are inaccessible as teams scramble to restore them.

The Age of the All-Access AI Agent Is Here

Big AI companies courted controversy by scraping wide swaths of the public internet. With the rise of AI agents, the next data grab is far more private.

Dangerous WebRAT malware now being spread by GitHub repositories

Security researchers find 15 malicious repositories, all deploying a dropper for the WebRAT backdoor.

Worrying WhatsApp attack can steal messages and even accounts – here’s how to stay safe from “poisoned” attack

A fork of a popular project was found on npm, but not before it amassed tens of thousands of downloads.

ServiceNow to acquire cybersecurity startup Armis for $7.75B

The deal is expected to yield significant returns for Armis investors, including Sequoia, CapitalG, and Insight Partners.

Hackers stole over $2.7B in crypto in 2025, data shows

This was another banner year for crypto hacks and heists — 2025 was the third year in a row that a new crypto theft record was set.

OpenAI says it’s had to protect its Atlas AI browser against some serious security threats

Prompt injection might never go away, OpenAI says, as it compares it to phishing.