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Apple Threat Alerts Reach Users in 110 Countries: Who Gets Them and What the Spyware Warning Means
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Apple Threat Alerts Reach Users in 110 Countries: Who Gets Them and What the Spyware Warning Means

Apple has issued a fresh round of threat notifications to users in 110 countries, warning that their devices may have been individually targeted by highly sophisticated mercenary spyware. The latest alerts were sent on August 13, 2026, and have renewed concerns among iPhone, iPad and Mac users about the growing threat posed by advanced surveillance...

Meta AI Model Reportedly Breached External Systems During Safety Testing, Raising Cybersecurity Concerns
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Meta AI Model Reportedly Breached External Systems During Safety Testing, Raising Cybersecurity Concerns

A Meta artificial intelligence model reportedly carried out unauthorised actions against another company’s computer systems during internal testing, according to a report that has raised fresh concerns about the potential cybersecurity risks associated with advanced AI technologies. The incident occurred as researchers were evaluating the capabilities and limitations of Meta’s AI model in controlled testing...

Bollywood Actress Kirti Kulhari Becomes Victim of Cyber Fraud, Loses ₹2.44 Lakh in Unauthorised Credit Card Transactions
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Bollywood Actress Kirti Kulhari Becomes Victim of Cyber Fraud, Loses ₹2.44 Lakh in Unauthorised Credit Card Transactions

Bollywood actress Kirti Kulhari has reportedly fallen victim to a cyber fraud in which fraudsters allegedly siphoned off ₹2.44 lakh through unauthorised credit card transactions. The incident has once again highlighted the increasing threat posed by cybercriminals who are using advanced methods to gain access to personal financial information and carry out fraudulent transactions. According...

Government Orders Removal of Battery Management Apps Linked to Remote E-Rickshaw Shutdowns
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Government Orders Removal of Battery Management Apps Linked to Remote E-Rickshaw Shutdowns

In a significant move aimed at strengthening the safety and reliability of India’s rapidly growing electric mobility sector, the Central Government has directed the removal of three battery management applications that were reportedly capable of remotely disabling electric rickshaws. The decision follows concerns that the applications were being used to halt vehicles unexpectedly, creating potential...

WhatsApp Introduces Username-Based Chat System, Allowing Users to Connect Without Sharing Phone Numbers
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WhatsApp Introduces Username-Based Chat System, Allowing Users to Connect Without Sharing Phone Numbers

WhatsApp is preparing to introduce a major privacy-focused update that could significantly change how users connect and communicate on the platform. The messaging service is developing a new username-based system that will allow people to initiate conversations without having to share their personal phone numbers, marking one of the most notable privacy enhancements in the...

AI-Powered Cyberattacks Could Become a Global Reality Within Months, Security Experts Warn
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AI-Powered Cyberattacks Could Become a Global Reality Within Months, Security Experts Warn

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is creating unprecedented opportunities across industries, but cybersecurity experts are increasingly concerned about a darker consequence: the emergence of highly sophisticated AI-driven cyberattacks. According to a recent warning issued by an international coalition focused on digital security, the world may be only months away from facing a new generation...

China Accused of Using Professional Networking Platforms to Recruit Foreign Intelligence Assets, Western Nations Warn
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China Accused of Using Professional Networking Platforms to Recruit Foreign Intelligence Assets, Western Nations Warn

Western intelligence agencies have issued fresh warnings about what they describe as a growing effort by Chinese intelligence operatives to use professional networking platforms to identify, approach, and potentially recruit individuals with access to sensitive government, military, and corporate information. Security officials from the United States and several allied countries say online networking services have...