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152 Chrome Wallpaper Extensions with 105K Installs Linked to Adware and Fake Traffic 2026-06-15 at 14:07 By Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a network of 152 Google Chrome extensions that act as new tab live wallpaper add-ons to distribute a potentially unwanted program (PUP) family. The cluster spans 38 separate Chrome Web Store publisher accounts and […]

Anthropic downplays security risks of ‘Mythos’ and ‘Fable’ AI models after ban — prompting scorn from White House officials 2026-06-15 at 13:00 By Thomas Barrabi, Marc Vartabedian The company’s seemingly contradictory words and actions drew scorn from Trump officials who noted Anthropic has spent months stoking fears about potential AI doomsday scenarios. This article is

Popular WordPress Plugin Scripts Tampered to Plant Hidden Backdoors on Sites 2026-06-15 at 12:59 By An attacker tampered with trusted JavaScript files used by WordPress sites running PushEngage, OptinMonster, and TrustPulse, turning those files into a way to break into the sites. When a site administrator was logged in as the file loaded, the code

Sniper Dz Scams Target MENA Users via Fake Facebook Offers and Browser Alerts 2026-06-15 at 09:30 By Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of fraudulent activity targeting users across the Middle East and North Africa by employing various fraudulent Facebook accounts impersonating politicians, public figures, and trusted organizations. “These accounts promoted fake offers, including free mobile

Palo Alto Warns of Active Exploitation of PAN-OS GlobalProtect VPN Flaw 2026-06-15 at 09:17 By Palo Alto Networks has revealed that it has observed “active exploitation” of a recently disclosed PAN-OS vulnerability by an unknown threat actor to obtain unauthorized access to GlobalProtect portals. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2026-0257 (CVSS score: 7.8), an authentication

Paper or pixel? Science settles divisive debate over best way to read — real books or screens 2026-06-13 at 23:19 By Hannah Sparks Here’s the word on the best medium for reading This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News | New York Post View Original Source

Shocking three-word tweet aimed at Elon Musk unearthed that critics claim cost California billions 2026-06-13 at 21:17 By Titus Wu Elon Musk’s SpaceX launched its record-breaking IPO on Friday, making him the world’s first trillionaire while enriching many employees and investors. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News | New York Post View

Critical Splunk Enterprise Flaw Lets Attackers Run Code Without Authentication 2026-06-13 at 16:23 By Splunk has released security updates to address a critical security flaw in Splunk Enterprise that could be exploited to conduct unauthenticated file operations and even remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-20253, is rated 9.8 on the CVSS scoring system.

U.S. Orders Anthropic to Suspend Fable 5 and Mythos 5 Access for Foreign Nationals 2026-06-13 at 08:42 By Anthropic said on Friday it will “abruptly disable” its most advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models, Claude Fable 5 and Mythos 5, for all users after the U.S. government ordered it to suspend access to the models for

Elon Musk just became world’s first trillionaire— how much is a trillion dollars really? 2026-06-12 at 23:56 By Chris Nesi Elon Musk has become the world’s first trillionaire, reaching a wealth milestone never before achieved in all of human history. But how much money is that in terms it’s possible to actually understand? This article

Rural Louisiana teachers set to get $50K bonuses — all thanks to Meta’s AI data center 2026-06-12 at 22:38 By Ariel Zilber Richland Parish School Board said teachers will receive bonuses of up to $50,935 this year, a staggering jump from last year’s maximum of $10,200. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News

400+ Arch Linux AUR Packages Hijacked to Install Rust Credential Stealer 2026-06-12 at 22:24 By Attackers took over more than 400 packages in the Arch User Repository (AUR) this week and rewrote their build scripts to install a credential stealer on any machine that built them. The malware is a Rust binary built to harvest

What is SpaceX, exactly? Here’s a rundown of its massive bets — and why they’re fueling excitement and anxiety across Wall Street 2026-06-12 at 22:19 By Thomas Barrabi, Ariel Zilber The company’s complicated balance sheet fueled a mixture of excitement and anxiety on Wall Street as SpaceX made its historic trading debut on Friday. The

Google Sues Chinese Smishing Network Accused of Using Gemini AI in Phishing 2026-06-12 at 21:59 By Google on Friday said it’s pursuing legal action against a Chinese cybercrime network, accusing it of using its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) agent to send phishing text messages targeting Americans. The network is said to be behind the development

China-Linked Hackers Backdoored Linux Login Software to Hide for Nearly a Decade 2026-06-12 at 21:17 By Instead of hiding on the laptops and servers defenders watch most closely, a China-nexus group spent close to a decade hidden inside the Linux login system itself. Sygnia, which tracks the group as Velvet Ant, says it backdoored the

Organizations Think They Know Who’s Visiting Their Sites. They Don’t. 2026-06-12 at 20:00 By The consequences of bot impersonation are surfacing across every industry, impacting publishing, e-commerce, and beyond. This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Security Experts Discuss Validity of Handala’s Cal Water Hacking Claim 2026-06-12 at 19:07 By Handala claims to have the ability to disrupt U.S. water supply, but what is the truth? This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Security Experts Discuss the Claude Fable 5 Launch 2026-06-12 at 19:00 By The model does not come without risks. Security experts share their perspective on this launch.  This article is an excerpt from Subscribe to Security Magazine’s RSS Feed View Original Source

Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire as SpaceX shares begin trading in biggest IPO ever 2026-06-12 at 18:55 By Marc Vartabedian Shares of SpaceX opened at $150 each on their first day of trading in the company’s landmark initial public offering – making founder Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire.  Some 555.6 million shares of

Sam Bankman-Fried loses bid to overturn crypto fraud conviction, 25-year prison sentence 2026-06-12 at 18:00 By Reuters The former crypto mogul was convicted in 2023 over FTX’s spectacular collapse. This article is an excerpt from Latest Technology News | New York Post View Original Source