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FBI Reports $262M in ATO Fraud as Researchers Cite Growing AI Phishing and Holiday Scams
 

FBI Reports $262M in ATO Fraud as Researchers Cite Growing AI Phishing and Holiday Scams

The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned that cybercriminals are impersonating financial institutions with an aim to steal

 

HP to sack up to six thousand staff under AI adoption plan, fresh round of cost-cutting

Warns memory price explosion means PCs may have less RAM, or use low-cost parts HP Inc will sack between 4,000

 

India has satisfied its supercomputing needs, but not its ambitions

Creating 37 supers in a decade is impressive. The homegrown tech in them, less so Supercomputing Month In the decade

US plan taking shape to shrink China’s shipbuilding lead
 

US plan taking shape to shrink China’s shipbuilding lead

The United States’ ability to build vital maritime ships and submarines was pivotal to its rise as a global superpower.

 

How AI will eat your software – 3 ways agents are reshaping tomorrow’s workplace

Boomi CEO Steve Lucas paints a picture of the experience-centered business, where employees prompt AI agents to enable their systems

 

Samsung’s ultrawide Odyssey G9 is $300 off – and it beats any dual monitor setup I’ve used

The Samsung Odyssey G9 is a massive display with an incredible screen resolution and visual outputs. Right now, it’s on

Satechi FindAll Review: Rechargeable AirTag Alternatives With Find My Support
 

Satechi FindAll Review: Rechargeable AirTag Alternatives With Find My Support

Satechi offers several accessories that include Find My integration, all of which either have more convenient form factors than the

 

Alibaba Cloud can’t deploy servers fast enough to satisfy demand for AI

Chinese giant adds to ‘No AI bubble’ babble by citing oversubscribed infrastructure and surging demand China’s Alibaba Cloud can’t deploy

Holiday App Festivitas Adds Animated String Lights and Snow Effects to Apple Devices
 

Holiday App Festivitas Adds Animated String Lights and Snow Effects to Apple Devices

Last year, developer Simon Støvring came out with a fun little holiday-themed Mac app called Festivitas. Festivitas adds colorful string

Apple Intelligence Expansion to China Progresses With New Feedback Form
 

Apple Intelligence Expansion to China Progresses With New Feedback Form

Apple may be getting closer to bringing Apple Intelligence to China, based on an ‌Apple Intelligence‌ feedback form that recently

Fears About A.I. Prompt Talks of Super PACs to Rein In the Industry
 

Fears About A.I. Prompt Talks of Super PACs to Rein In the Industry

As artificial intelligence companies prepare to pour money into the midterm elections, some in the A.I. world are hatching plans

 

Russian Hackers Target US Engineering Firm Because of Work Done for Ukrainian Sister City

The attack on the engineering firm was identified by Arctic Wolf in September before it could disrupt the engineering company’s

 

OnSolve CodeRED cyberattack disrupts emergency alert systems nationwide

Risk management company Crisis24 has confirmed its OnSolve CodeRED platform suffered a cyberattack that disrupted emergency notification systems used by

 

5 gadgets I never travel without (and why they make such a big difference)

These expert-vetted travel gadgets are the best companions for your business travels and holiday vacations.Latest newsRead More

 

Corporate predators get more than they bargain for when their prey runs SonicWall firewalls

Acquirers inherit more than staff and systems Routine mergers and acquisitions are giving extortionists an easy way in, with Akira

 

Gainsight CEO downplays impact of attack that spread to Salesforce environments

Details about the attack are scattered, and discrepancies remain about the number of companies impacted and the extent to which

House overhauls KOSA in a new kids online safety package
 

House overhauls KOSA in a new kids online safety package

The House Energy and Commerce Committee released a package of 19 bills aimed at protecting kids on the internet, teeing

India-Taliban rapprochement: realism amid fractured geopolitics
 

India-Taliban rapprochement: realism amid fractured geopolitics

Growing proximity to the Taliban regime marks one of the most dramatic recalibrations of New Delhi’s assertive and innovative foreign

Campbell’s promises its soups are not made with 3D printed meat
 

Campbell’s promises its soups are not made with 3D printed meat

Campbell’s is insisting that its soups aren’t made with 3D-printed chicken, lab-grown chicken, or bioengineered meat. The food giant issued

 

Nvidia scoffs at threat from Google TPUs after rumored Meta tie-up

Embracing the Chocolate Factory’s tensor processing units would be easier said than done for The Social Network Growing demand for

 

Lifetime access to AI-for-evil WormGPT 4 costs just $220

‘Ah, I see you’re ready to escalate. Let’s make digital destruction simple and effective.’ Attackers don’t need to trick ChatGPT

Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $399.99
 

Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $399.99

Amazon today has the USB-C AirPods Max on sale for $399.99 in Starlight, down from $549.00. This is a match

 

FBI: bank impersonators fuel $262M surge in account takeover fraud

Cybercriminals posing as banks drove a major spike in account takeover fraud this year, stealing over $262 million, the FBI

 

Underground AI models promise to be hackers ‘cyber pentesting waifu’ 

Tier-based subscriptions, hacker specific training datasets and playful personalities are part of a growing underground criminal market for custom AI

 

Perplexity lets you instantly buy with PayPal in a chat now – and get up to $50 back

Part of Perplexity’s newly upgraded shopping agent, the new free feature offers one-click buying and a temporary kickback. Here’s how

Warner Music Group partners with Suno to offer AI likenesses of its artists
 

Warner Music Group partners with Suno to offer AI likenesses of its artists

Warner Music Group has struck a licensing deal with the AI music creation platform Suno. Under the agreement, WMG will

 

The digital tablet I keep coming back to write on is $499 for Black Friday

You can snag a refurbished ReMarkable Paper Pro bundled with brand-new accessories for as low as $499 ahead of Black

 

Parents, pay attention: The new Toniebox 2 is here and it’s on sale for Black Friday

This 30% discount lets you snag the latest Toniebox 2 for only $100.Latest newsRead More

David Sacks tried to kill state AI laws — and it blew up in his face
 

David Sacks tried to kill state AI laws — and it blew up in his face

On Wednesday, a rumor began popping up in Washington about a momentous policy change: the White House, it was said,

 

Pebble, the e-ink smartwatch that refuses to die, just went fully open source

Eric Migicovsky wants to ensure Pebble can’t be killed again, and DIYers benefit most Pebble, the e-ink smartwatch with a

 

This $12 gadget earned a permanent spot on my keychain – here’s why

The Mini iSesamo is a tough, versatile tool that’s built to handle a variety of tasks. Here’s how it’s fared

ICE Offers Up to $280 Million to Immigrant-Tracking ‘Bounty Hunter’ Firms
 

ICE Offers Up to $280 Million to Immigrant-Tracking ‘Bounty Hunter’ Firms

Immigration and Customs Enforcement lifted a $180 million cap on a proposed immigrant-tracking program while guaranteeing multimillion-dollar payouts for private

You can grab two months of Paramount Plus with Showtime for $2.99 a month
 

You can grab two months of Paramount Plus with Showtime for $2.99 a month

In case you missed it, Paramount Plus is raising prices by $1 a month starting on January 15th, 2026, taking

 

An Evening with Claude (Code) – SpecterOps

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Perplexity says its AI personal shopper ‘puts you first’
 

Perplexity says its AI personal shopper ‘puts you first’

Perplexity is ramping up its AI shopping experience going into the holiday season, just like OpenAI and Google, with a

 

The Black Friday 2025 Cybersecurity, IT, VPN, & Antivirus Deals

Black Friday 2025 is almost here, and early deals are already live across security software, online courses, system administration tools,

 

Can We Trust AI with Our Cybersecurity? The Growing Importance of AI Security

Artificial intelligence (AI) helps us in doing small and big things that are important in our daily lives.…Hackread – Cybersecurity

 

Alibaba’s Qwen AI chatbot boasts 10 million downloads in its first week – here’s what it offers

Currently only available in China, the app “is built to become the AI-powered gateway to daily life,” according to Alibaba.Latest

 

Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals 2025: I found 20 sales out now

Black Friday is only a few days away, but you can find great Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 deals now.

 

I watch Black Friday laptop deals closely – here’s one I’d seriously consider

The MacBook Pro M5 just came out, but its already on sale for $1,399 for the 16GB version for Black

 

I thought Perplexity’s Comet browser on my Android would be a chore – but I was totally wrong

Comet on my phone proved a lot more interesting – and useful – than I first expected. Here’s why.Latest newsRead

Trump administration tried to sell Ukraine a diplomatic debacle
 

Trump administration tried to sell Ukraine a diplomatic debacle

A flurry of recent diplomatic activity has seen two competing peace plans for Ukraine emerge. The first, widely touted as

 

HashJack attack shows AI browsers can be fooled with a simple ‘#’

Hashtag-do-whatever-I-tell-you Cato Networks says it has discovered a new attack, dubbed “HashJack,” that hides malicious prompts after the “#” in

 

The 20+ best Black Friday headphones deals, hand-picked by an audio reviewer

Black Friday sales are an excellent opportunity to upgrade your headphones or earbuds. Here are the best deals we’ve found

 

Best Black Friday PlayStation deals 2025: I found 20 sales out now

Black Friday is a few days away, but you can already find great PlayStation deals now from Amazon, Target, Walmart,

Bose and Sony headphones are up to $200 off in the run-up to Black Friday
 

Bose and Sony headphones are up to $200 off in the run-up to Black Friday

There’s no better time to save on headphones and earbuds than Black Friday. We’ve been covering deals on audio gear

 

Hisense Canvas vs. Samsung Frame TV: I’ve seen both, and here’s how Hisense wins

The Hisense S7 Canvas TV provides a similar experience to Samsung’s Frame TV at a much lower price. It’s $350

 

AI Agent Security Firm Vijil Raises $17 Million

Focusing on improving the resilience of AI agents, the startup will use the funding to accelerate deployments of its platform.

 

CISA Warns of Spyware Targeting Messaging App Users

CISA has described the techniques used by attackers and pointed out that the focus is on high-value individuals. The post

 

Rent-a-GPU neoclouds need to adapt or die as the AI market evolves

McKinsey points out the quandary facing companies like CoreWeave So-called neocloud companies are facing a dilemma: They need to move

 

I found the best Black Friday gaming PC deals on desktops, laptops, and more

Black Friday is a few days away, but you can get a jump on your holiday shopping list with great

Wyze’s new security camera watches your yard from inside your home
 

Wyze’s new security camera watches your yard from inside your home

Wyze has announced an unorthodox approach to outdoor security cameras with its new Window Cam that monitors your yard and

 

HPE scores $931M contract to make DoD’s cloud migration a little less public

Works like a public cloud but keeps everything on-prem The US Department of Defense on Tuesday awarded Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Years of JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify Leaks Expose Thousands of Passwords and API Keys
 

Years of JSONFormatter and CodeBeautify Leaks Expose Thousands of Passwords and API Keys

New research has found that organizations in various sensitive sectors, including governments, telecoms, and critical infrastructure, are pasting passwords and

 

Black Friday is in 3 days: Find start times, top deals, and more

Black Friday is this week, and we’ve got the details on the most significant retailer sales, including dates, start times,

 

Best Black Friday Chromebook deals 2025: 20 sales live now

Black Friday is later this week, and in the lead-up to the sales event, I’ve collected the best early Chromebook

 

Best Black Friday smartwatch and fitness tracker deals 2025: Top sales out early

Shop these top deals on fitness trackers, smartwatches, and smart rings, including up to $150 off the Oura Ring 4

 

Get ready for 2026, the year of AI-aided ransomware

State-backed crews are already poking at autonomous tools, Trend Micro warns Cybercriminals, including ransomware crews, will lean more heavily on

Apple’s AirPods 4 are on sale starting at just $69 for Black Friday
 

Apple’s AirPods 4 are on sale starting at just $69 for Black Friday

It was only just a couple of weeks ago that Apple’s AirPods 4 dropped to a new low price; however,

 

Everest ransomware claims breach at Spain’s national airline Iberia with 596 GB data theft

Everest claims large breaches at Iberia and Air Miles España with major data taken from both travel platforms placing millions

 

Tor switches to new Counter Galois Onion relay encryption algorithm

Tor has announced improved encryption and security for the circuit traffic by replacing the old tor1 relay encryption algorithm with a

 

FBI: Cybercriminals stole $262M by impersonating bank support teams

The FBI warns of a surge in account takeover (ATO) fraud schemes and says that cybercriminals impersonating various financial institutions

 

Behind the scenes with Google’s Gemini team – 3 insights that surprised me the most

In an exclusive conversation, I learned why delays matter, how AI builds AI, and how text finally works.Latest newsRead More

The Kodak Snapic A1 is a $99 film camera that makes double exposures easy
 

The Kodak Snapic A1 is a $99 film camera that makes double exposures easy

Reto, a Hong Kong-based camera maker that licenses the Kodak brand, has announced a new 35mm film camera called the

 

The AI Fix #78: The big AI bubble, and robot Grandma in the cloud

In episode 78 of The AI Fix, alien robot spiders invade Antarctica (or Facebook says they do), Mark prepares humanity

 

Best Black Friday phone deals 2025: I found 15+ offers on iPhones, Pixel, Samsung, more

Black Friday sales are live and well, with my favorite deal being the Google Pixel 10 for $200 off, no

 

Best Black Friday Dell deals 2025: 15 laptop sales out now

Black Friday is this week, and Dell has launched its own sale with some notable deals across its lineup. Here

 

Best Black Friday Sam’s Club deals 2025: Top 30+ discounts available now

Black Friday is this week, and some deals are now live at Sam’s Club to help you save on tech,

 

Best Buy’s Black Friday sale has arrived – I hand-picked 30+ tech discounts live now

Best Buy’s Black Friday sale is underway, and these are my favorite deals available now, like the Apple Watch Ultra

Stranger Things is ending, and so is Netflix’s reliance on tentpole shows
 

Stranger Things is ending, and so is Netflix’s reliance on tentpole shows

When Stranger Things first premiered in 2016, Netflix was still courting new subscribers with splashy original projects that were meant

Popular Brands Including Twelve South and Satechi Kick Off Big Black Friday Sales on Amazon
 

Popular Brands Including Twelve South and Satechi Kick Off Big Black Friday Sales on Amazon

Well-known brands including Twelve South, Satechi, and more have introduced big discounts on Amazon for Black Friday this week. Below

 

Google just set an official end date for Assistant – but there’s a way you can keep it

You’re down to your last few months with Assistant before Gemini takes over. If you want to keep it past

 

Microsoft’s fix for slow File Explorer: load it before you need it

Windows Insider build intros background loading for faster launches, sidestepping questions about app’s sluggishness Microsoft is tackling File Explorer’s sluggish

 

Disney+ and Hulu bundled for $5 a month might be my favorite Black Friday streaming deal

If you’re at all interested in subscribing to Hulu or Disney+, this deal is the best price we’ve seen all

Get six months of Apple TV at its 2022 price for Black Friday
 

Get six months of Apple TV at its 2022 price for Black Friday

A month of Apple TV costs $12.99, which is a good value if you’re into its blend of sci-fi, sports,

ROG Xbox Ally’s new profiles optimize performance per game for more battery life
 

ROG Xbox Ally’s new profiles optimize performance per game for more battery life

Microsoft is previewing default game profiles on its ROG Xbox Ally gaming handheld. The new profiles will automatically optimize frame

 

Detego Global Launches Case Management Platform for Digital Forensics and Incident Response Teams

Horsham, United Kingdom, 25th November 2025, CyberNewsWireHackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, Tech, AI, Crypto and MoreRead More

 

Microsoft: Exchange Online outage blocks access to Outlook mailboxes

Microsoft is investigating an Exchange Online service outage that is preventing customers from accessing their mailboxes using the classic Outlook

 

Want Linux in your pocket? Run it straight from a USB – but read this first

Want Linux in your pocket? Run it straight from a USB – but read this firstLatest newsRead More

 

Best Black Friday Verizon deals 2025: Free iPhone bundles, Nintendo Switch, Samsung, more

If you’re a Big Red customer (or planning to be one), these Black Friday offers will earn you a new

Arturia’s AstroLab 37 crams 44 synths into a tiny keyboard
 

Arturia’s AstroLab 37 crams 44 synths into a tiny keyboard

Last year, Arturia launched its first stage keyboard, AstroLab. Unlike a synthesizer, stage keyboards are more focused on delivering performance-ready

 

Shop the best Costco deals for Black Friday 2025 now

Black Friday is almost here, and Costco has already launched some great holiday deals on TVs, tablets, and more.Latest newsRead

Singapore Orders Changes to iMessage by December
 

Singapore Orders Changes to iMessage by December

Singapore has ordered Apple to block or filter messages on iMessage that impersonate government agencies, requiring the company to implement

 

I tried NotebookLM’s new visual aids – it said I went to ‘Borkeley’

The features take much of the friction out of translating raw information into approachable slide decks and infographics. But is

 

Best Black Friday tablet deals 2025: I hand-picked 20 sales out now

Looking to start your holiday shopping? We found the best Black Friday tablet deals from Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, and more.Latest

The geek’s guide to running faster
 

The geek’s guide to running faster

One thing we talk a lot about on The Vergecast is how to engage with technology without losing your mind.

 

Trump wants to turn it on again with ‘Genesis Mission’ for AI in science

DOE told to build a unified research platform linking federal compute, datasets, and national labs US President Trump has ordered

 

The best Linux-based SMB office suites: Nextcloud Office and OnlyOffice

Want a business office suite that’s not tied down to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace? Here are your best Linux

MacBook Air With M1 Chip is Now Just $549 at Walmart
 

MacBook Air With M1 Chip is Now Just $549 at Walmart

As part of its Black Friday deals, Walmart is currently selling the five-year-old MacBook Air with the M1 chip for

 

MacBook Pro vs. MacBook Air: How to decide which Apple laptop to buy for Black Friday

Split between the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro? Here’s a guide to help you pick the best model for your

Apple’s Brand New M5 MacBook Pro Drops to $1,399.99 for Black Friday ($199 Off)
 

Apple’s Brand New M5 MacBook Pro Drops to $1,399.99 for Black Friday ($199 Off)

Amazon today has dropped the price of the new M5 MacBook Pro to $1,399.99, down from $1,599.00. This is the

 

Amazon’s 2025 Black Friday deals are shockingly good: Shop some of my favorites up to 60% off

Black Friday is just days away, but Amazon’s Black Friday deals are already here. These are my favorite deals so

Our favorite ways to survive Thanksgiving
 

Our favorite ways to survive Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is an interesting holiday. Some celebrate it as an American tradition. Others look at it as simply an excuse

 

Employee trust in SAP board dips amid ongoing restructure

German mega vendor responds to latest in-house survey An internal SAP employee survey reveals declining confidence in leadership as the

Foldable iPhone to Debut These Three Breakthrough Features
 

Foldable iPhone to Debut These Three Breakthrough Features

Apple’s first foldable iPhone is expected to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro models in fall 2026, and it’s shaping

 

Best Black Friday iPad deals 2025: We’ve tested every iPad, and these are our favorite deals

Looking to find a deal on an iPad this holiday season? There are Black Friday deals available on the iPad

The seven best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top
 

The seven best video doorbells tried and tested – and Ring isn’t top

Whether you want to bolster your home’s security or simply make sure you know who’s at the door, the latest

 

e-Society.mk 2025: Integrity at the core of digital transformation

Powered by EDRi member Metamorphosis, e-Society.mk brings together top experts & decision makers to discuss the future of the e-society.

 

Best Black Friday laptop deals 2025: 18+ sales live now on MacBooks, Lenovo, HP, more

Black Friday is here, and the big sales are going live. Here are the best laptop deals we’ve found so

iPhone Pocket is Now Completely Sold Out
 

iPhone Pocket is Now Completely Sold Out

Apple recently teamed up with Japanese fashion brand ISSEY MIYAKE to create the iPhone Pocket, a limited-edition knitted accessory designed

Morphisec warns StealC V2 malware spread through weaponized blender files
 

Morphisec warns StealC V2 malware spread through weaponized blender files

StealC V2 spread via malicious Blender files on 3D model sites like CGTrader, abusing Blender’s ability to run hidden Python

 

Black Friday TV deals are live now with massive sales: I’m tracking the top 40 sales live

Black Friday is this week, and we’re following great deals on TVs, streaming bundles, and home theater equipment from Samsung,

 

I found the best Apple Watch deals for Black Friday 2025

Shop these Black Friday deals on last year’s Apple Watch models and new models, including the new Series 11 and

 

Meta will let you trade in these devices for discounts on smart glasses – how it works

If you have old wearables, you can earn credit towards Meta Ray Ban or Meta Oakley glasses.Latest newsRead More