August 2026

DOJ and TikTok reach $400 million settlement amid child privacy violation 2026-08-22 at 00:20 By Victor Nava The US Justice Department and TikTok have agreed on a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that the social media app violated children’s online ​privacy. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News | New York Post […]

14 Trojanized npm Packages Drop RedC2 4.0 Linux Backdoor With AI-Assisted C2 2026-08-21 at 21:53 By Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of trojanized npm packages that masquerade as working calendar and streak utilities but are engineered to stealthily deliver an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Linux implant dubbed RedC2 4.0. “When the module loads, it locates the bundled

Google AI gives wildly racist ‘advice’ about social situations with different groups: ‘I am alone with a Brit’ 2026-08-21 at 21:14 By [email protected] Trust your gut, not the bot. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News | New York Post View Original Source

NYC surpasses San Francisco as biggest tech talent hub, study shows 2026-08-21 at 20:24 By Thomas Barrabi New York City has surpassed San Francisco as the largest hub of tech talent in the country – and the rise of artificial intelligence is a key factor in the boom, according to a new research report by

Robot filmed colliding with wall during controversial World Humanoid Games training: ‘Sparks flying everywhere’ 2026-08-21 at 20:02 By Ben Cost It was a complete brake-down. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News | New York Post View Original Source

Microsoft Defender’s Own Driver Can Be Weaponized to Delete Security Software at Boot 2026-08-21 at 18:52 By Check Point Research has disclosed a technique that uses Microsoft Defender’s own legitimately signed boot-time remediation driver to perform arbitrary kernel-level file and registry operations on Windows systems ranging from Windows 7 through Windows 11 25H2, with no

Android Car Malware Spreads Through Built-In Updaters for Ad Fraud, Proxy Botnet 2026-08-21 at 18:41 By Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware family that’s specifically designed to infect Android-based vehicle head unit firmware developed by DoFun. Kaspersky, which discovered the threat in June 2026, said the end goal of the malware is to serve

Wazuh and AI For Enhanced SOC Workflows 2026-08-21 at 14:21 By Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of this decade’s defining technologies. From healthcare and finance to manufacturing and education, organizations increasingly rely on AI to automate repetitive tasks, uncover patterns hidden within large datasets, and support faster decision-making. Cybersecurity has experienced a similar transformation.

Mamdani, the DSA and the Teamsters are lining up against Amazon in NYC — here’s how it could backfire spectacularly 2026-08-21 at 14:00 By Charles Gasparino A local ordinance would ban the online retailer and similar businesses from using subcontractors for its deliveries.  This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News | New York

Brides are refusing to give up their fitness trackers at their weddings — and some are getting creative 2026-08-21 at 13:29 By McKenzie Beard Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue — and a wearable tucked in your garter to track the stress, too. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News |